Isaac Roland Siaw
Cybersecurity Analyst
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Cybersecurity Analyst with over six years of experience in developing and implementing security solutions to align with business goals, creating and enforcing policies and procedures that promote organizational growth, and conducting security assessments. Adept at analyzing threats, implementing security controls, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Seeking to leverage technical acumen and problem-solving skills in a cybersecurity analyst role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
GRC Analyst
Telus Health
04.2022 - Current
- Facilitate external assessments and manage internal SOC 2, HIPAA, and HITRUST assessments, ensuring adherence to regulations and industry standards
- Create comprehensive network security policies aligned with HIPAA regulations through extensive research
- Leverage the Vanta platform to assign tasks, update assessments, and streamline security control management for responsible owners
- Employ Jira to assign evidence requests, facilitate communication, guide stakeholders, and review submitted evidence
- Implement Knowbe4 to remind employees about mandatory learning resources and develop year-round information & cybersecurity awareness training programs
- Streamline client security and compliance processes through the internal Trust Portal, efficiently handling requests (e.g., SIG questionnaires) and managing associated artifacts
Cybersecurity Analyst
BillMatrix Cooperation
10.2020 - 03.2022
- Conducted regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in payment processing systems and associated infrastructure
- Developed and implemented risk mitigation strategies to protect sensitive customer payment data and ensure system integrity
- Monitored and responded to security incidents, investigating potential breaches and mitigating cyber threats
- Research, implement, and optimize cybersecurity tools and technologies (e.g., antivirus, endpoint protection) to enhance security posture
- Generated and presented regular reports on security status to senior leadership
Third-Party Risk Analyst
Rogers Communication
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Executed NIST SP800-53A-based security control assessments to document vendor security posture, findings, and recommendations
- Led initial due diligence with cross-functional teams (Legal, Procurement) to evaluate vendor suitability
- Performed comprehensive vendor risk assessments, analyzing financial stability, operational efficiency, security, and compliance
- Utilized RSA Archer to track progress, manage findings, and generate risk metrics for senior leadership
- Expanded the third-party risk management program internationally, adapting strategies for regional regulations and cultural nuances
IT Systems Administrator
Inveteck Global
02.2017 - 03.2019
- Improved threat detection by monitoring and analyzing network traffic, reducing security incidents by 20%
- Optimized network performance by proactively resolving bottlenecks, improving overall efficiency by 15%
- Increased threat detection accuracy by 25% using tools like Wireshark to detect anomalies in network traffic
- Provided actionable insights to reduce response time to potential security threats by 30%
- Identified and addressed vulnerabilities through continuous network monitoring, ensuring uninterrupted service availability
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science
Koforidua Technical University
05.2001 - 06.2018
Skills
Cybersecurity Technical Writing
Certification
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), In-View
Technical Skills & Tools
Burp Suite, Kali Linux, Metasploit, Knowbe4, Vanta, OneTrust, RSA Archer, Nessus, QRadar, Wireshark.
Timeline
GRC Analyst
Telus Health
04.2022 - Current
Cybersecurity Analyst
BillMatrix Cooperation
10.2020 - 03.2022
Third-Party Risk Analyst
Rogers Communication
05.2019 - 09.2020
IT Systems Administrator
Inveteck Global
02.2017 - 03.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Computer Science
Koforidua Technical University
05.2001 - 06.2018
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