YTYannick Takusi
@yannicktakusi
Seasoned cybersecurity professional specializing in vulnerability management, SOC operations, and third-party risk.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a cybersecurity professional with over six years' experience in vulnerability management, SOC analysis, and third‑party risk management. I leverage SIEMs, vulnerability scanners, and threat intelligence to detect, investigate, and remediate security incidents while ensuring regulatory compliance.
I have built dashboards and detection searches, led vendor security assessments, performed penetration testing and risk assessments, and improved incident response practices. I collaborate across IT, legal, and procurement to strengthen security posture and deliver measurable risk reduction for clients and enterprise environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Information Security Analyst
Top Group Technologies LLC
Jan 2020 - Present (6 years)
Led SOC monitoring, log analysis, and vulnerability management to detect and remediate threats; created Splunk dashboards and IOC searches that improved detection and incident triage across multiple clients.
GRC Specialist / Vulnerability Management
Inspired Options Inc
Mar 2018 - Present (7 years 10 months)
Managed vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and compliance activities (POA&M, SSP, SAR) while administering SIEM and endpoint tools to reduce exposure and support remediation across systems.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SUStevenson University
Bachelor's degree, Cyber Security
Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security with coursework in risk management, vulnerability assessment, and security operations.
My IT University
Information Security Specialist, Information Security
Completed Information Security Specialist program emphasizing practical skills in security assessment, monitoring, and incident response.
CCCatonsville Community College
Associate Degree, Cyber Security
Completed an Associate Degree in Cyber Security focusing on foundational information security concepts and hands-on technical skills.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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Skills
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