Akeem Deji

6+ years of experience in information security, with five years in cloud security. Adept at the implementation of zero-trust architecture, cloud workload protection, identity and access management, cloud network security, CSPM solutions, network security architecture, encryption, incident response planning, and the integration of security into cloud-native applications and services while staying abreast of evolving threat landscapes and security best practices. Highly skilled in managing different internal and external stakeholders. Ability to communicate complex security concepts and stay current with industry trends.

• CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (ISC)².
• CCSK: Certified Cloud Security Knowledge (CSA).
• AZURE: Azure Security Technologies (Microsoft).
• AWS: AWS Security Specialty
• CISM: Certified Information Security Manager (ISACA).
• CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor (ISACA).
• CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (ISACA)
• SecurityPlus: Certified Comptia Security Plus

• Zero Trust Architecture
• Networking and Content Delivery
• Identity and Access Management
• Perimeter Security (WAF and DDOS)

• Azure Security Azure Security Operations: Defender for Cloud, Azure Monitor
• IAM - Azure Active Directory - Privileged Identity Management, Conditional Access Policies, MFA, AD Identity Protection, Authentication, Access Review
• Platform Protection – VNET, Containers, Web Application Firewall, Azure Key Vault, Azure DDoS protection
• Data and Application Security – Azure Key Vault, Certificates, Secrets, and Keys

• Performed a cloud security posture assessment, identified gaps, and designed a roadmap for remediation implementation.
• Facilitated the implementation of PIM solutions using Azure PIM solutions, which include conditional access, MFA, identity protection, and access review.
• Recommended a solution to prevent confused deputy attacks in the AWS environment