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Silvia Kariuki

Toronto,ON

Summary

Cyber Security Analyst

Organized and dependable candidate with a passion for aligning security architecture plans and processes with security standards and business goals. Seeking to fully utilize knowledge, skills and competencies while making a contribution to the success of the institution.

Overview

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Work History

Cybersecurity Student Intern

Cyber 1 Solutions
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assisted with implementation of data loss prevention strategies by configuring monitoring tools and developing response workflows to minimize impact of potential incidents.
  • Collaborated with IT team members to develop and implement comprehensive incident response plans, minimizing data breaches and system downtime.
  • Assisted in development of cybersecurity policies, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as GDPR, NIST frameworks
  • Participated in security assessment on cloud deployments to ensure they are in line with its with its related security and compliance trends such as CSA
  • Documented technical proposals for clients such as RFP's and RFQ's for Pre-sales team.
  • Analyzed security logs and reports to identify trends, detect anomalies, and track remediation efforts for optimal system protection using Rapid 7 Insight IDR

Education

Post-Degree Certificate - Cyber Security And Threat Management

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON
08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Information Systems Technology

United States International University-Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
10.2023

Skills

  • Programming languages: Java, Python
  • Network security
  • Proficiency in Linux and Ubuntu
  • Transactional Machine Learning: Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka
  • Data Analytics : Hadoop, Spark
  • Soc Analysis : PaloAlto, XSOAR, Rapid7
  • Cloud Security Management
  • Pre-sales
  • Governance Risk and Compliance: NIST, PIPEDA, ISO, Owasp
  • Penetration Testing: Metasploit, Wireshark, Burp Suite, Nmap
  • Incident Response Management
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Digital Forensics Investigation

Certification

  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
  • Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner-IBM
  • Mitre Attack Fundamentals- CyberRanges
  • Threat Hunting Level 1- Active Countermeasures
  • Cloud Engineer training - Immersive Labs
  • Soft Skills Bootcamp-Tunga

Languages

English
Swahili

Projects

1. Upscale Motherhood Program, 01/2022, 04/2022, Design and set up of a web application using Django framework, python and PostgreSQL. System was implemented for users to book nannies by creating a filter based on skill and location


2.  DriverForU- Personal Driver Booking System, 09/2022, 12/2022, Design and implementation of a web application for hiring personal drivers also using Django framework. The platform allows users to hire a personal skilled driver suited to their needs and pay through the platform.



Timeline

Cybersecurity Student Intern

Cyber 1 Solutions
09.2022 - 12.2022

Post-Degree Certificate - Cyber Security And Threat Management

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology

Bachelor of Science - Information Systems Technology

United States International University-Africa
Silvia Kariuki