Emmanuel Frimpong
Surrey,Canada
Summary
Certified CySA+ professional with over five years securing enterprise environments in a 24/7 SOC. Achieved an 80% reduction in cyber incidents through incident response leadership, forensic analysis, and mentoring analysts. Holds multiple PECB certifications and progressing toward CISSP while maintaining technical skills through labs and open-source contributions.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Development & Certification Advancement
, Canada
07.2024 - Current
- Advancing toward Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification (target completion: October 2026).
- Maintaining hands-on technical proficiency through a home cybersecurity lab (Kali Linux, Metasploit, Wireshark) focused on penetration testing, log analysis, and incident simulation.
- Contributing to open-source threat intelligence and vulnerability scanning projects on GitHub.
- Continuing BSc in Computer Science (University of the People), with coursework in cryptography, network security, and secure software development.
- Actively preparing for re-entry into the Canadian cybersecurity workforce with full work authorization status.
Information Security Analyst
Republic Bank Ghana PLC
Accra, Ghana
12.2018 - 06.2024
- Led incident response for 50+ security events using NIST 800-61 and SANS IR methodology, reducing resolution time by 20% through optimized playbooks and cross-team coordination.
- Provided L2/L3 support in a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC), monitoring enterprise infrastructure via ArcSight ESM, Darktrace, and F5 WAF; achieved 100% incident response coverage.
- Spearheaded deployment of SIEM and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions, enhancing visibility and reducing attack surface.
- Conducted forensic investigations with NG Screener and File Integrity Monitoring (FIM), producing executive-level reports detailing root causes, impacts, and remediation strategies.
- Performed enterprise-wide cyber risk assessments through threat modeling and data flow diagrams, developing risk treatment plans aligned with ISO 27005 and NIST RMF requirements.
- Trained and mentored 15+ L1/L2 analysts and 1,200+ end users on security protocols, resulting in a 95% reduction in phishing/social engineering attacks.
- Ensured compliance with GDPR, PCI-DSS, and ISO/IEC 27001 through policy development, control implementation, and audit support.
- Recommended and implemented security enhancements and best practices, including encryption, firewalls, antivirus, and VPN, measuring effectiveness through established metrics and user feedback.
Accounts Officer - Finance
Republic Bank Ghana PLC
Accra, Ghana
06.2014 - 11.2018
- Prepared accurate tax schedules and payments for 200+ clients. Reconciled accounts with 98% accuracy.
- Executed daily operational tasks to ensure seamless finance operations.
- Proposed innovative ideas and solutions that improved team collaboration and outcomes.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve product and service-related issues.
Sales Representative
HFC Bank Ghana Ltd.
Accra, Ghana
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Exceeded sales goals by GHS50,000 in first year and opened highest number of new accounts in sales cycle.
- Delivered impactful product presentations and demonstrations to prospective clients and partners.
- Cultivated strong client relationships through effective communication and tailored service.
- Conducted market research to identify potential customers and industry trends.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of The People
Pasadena, CA, USA07-2023
Professional Certificate - Database Technology
IPMC Ghana
Accra, Ghana09-2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Ghana
Accra, Ghana07-2009
Skills
- Cybersecurity
- Network Security
- SIEM
- EDR
- WAF
- PAM
- IAM
- NIST 800-53
- NIST 800-61
- NIST RMF
- SANS IR Methodology
- ISO27005
- Threat modeling
- Python
- SQL
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- Darktrace
- NG Screener
Affiliations
- (ISC)2
- PECB, Canada
- Ghana Cyber Security Authority
Certification
- CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
- ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer
- ISO/IEC 27005 Lead Risk Manager
- ISO/IEC 27035 Lead Incident Manager
- ISO/IEC 27032 Lead Cybersecurity Manager
- ISO 22301 Lead Implementer
- Certified in Cybersecurity (ISC)2
- IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Specialization (Coursera)
- Google IT Support Specialization (Coursera)
Accomplishments
- Investigated security breaches and implemented effective solutions, protecting critical assets.
- Trained end users on proper security protocol to minimize cybersecurity attacks.
- Educated management on how to minimize the risk of cybersecurity attacks.
- Spearheaded deployment of SIEM and file integrity monitoring solutions, increasing threat visibility.
- Collaborated with a vendor in the deployment of a Privilege Access Management solution.
- Collaborated with my outfit for a successful implementation of an Information Security Management Program based on ISO27001.
- Managed incident response during a severe malware attack. Successfully contained attack, restored systems from backup, and prevented data loss.
- Managed incident simulation exercises. Identified gaps in plans and provided recommendations for improving response capabilities.
- Performed in-depth cyber risk assessments on new systems using threat modeling and data flow diagrams. Identified critical risks and developed risk treatment plans.
- Developed risk-based KPI dashboard reporting on metrics like vulnerability trends, threat intelligence, and training completion. Presented reports to management.
- Participated in IT risk reviews and advised on risk acceptance decisions. Ensured risks were documented and monitored.
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in Canada-no sponsorship required
Languages
- English, C2
- French, B2
- Spanish, A2
- German, A1
Timeline
Professional Development & Certification Advancement
07.2024 - Current
Information Security Analyst
Republic Bank Ghana PLC
12.2018 - 06.2024
Accounts Officer - Finance
Republic Bank Ghana PLC
06.2014 - 11.2018
Sales Representative
HFC Bank Ghana Ltd.
06.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of The People
Professional Certificate - Database Technology
IPMC Ghana
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Ghana