Solange Tang
Ottawa,Canada
Summary
Cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience in threat detection and risk management. Known for reliability and adaptability in collaborative settings, focusing on achieving comprehensive security goals. Skilled in network security, ethical hacking, and maintaining compliance with security protocols.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Assistant
Ottawa Catholic School Board
01.2014 - Current
- Supported students with special needs by adapting lessons and providing necessary accommodations in collaboration with special education staff.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly, staying current on pedagogical trends and incorporating new strategies into teaching practices.
- Supported classroom teachers by monitoring behavior, taking attendance, and completing other administrative tasks as needed.
- Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Provided individualized support for students requiring extra help or needing academic accommodations.
- Implemented innovative technology tools within lessons plans that not only engaged students but also facilitated their learning process effectively.
- Contributed to the development of IEPs for students with special needs, working closely with the Special Education team to ensure appropriate supports were in place.
Direct Support Professional
Tamir Foundation
01.2014 - Current
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Information Assurance Specialist
Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
01.2021 - 09.2023
- Assisted in the development of disaster recovery plans, including backup strategies and offsite storage options to protect critical business data from loss or corruption.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, threat intelligence, and emerging technologies in order to recommend innovative solutions for enterprise-wide information assurance challenges.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments, identifying potential vulnerabilities and recommending appropriate countermeasures for risk mitigation.
- Reduced cybersecurity risks through regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Evaluated third-party vendors for compliance with company security standards, minimizing potential threats from external sources.
- Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
- Improved incident response capabilities by creating an efficient and effective information assurance plan, including emergency protocols for data breaches.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Cyber Security Analysis
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON06-2025
Diploma - Developmental Services Worker
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON06-2014
Graduate Certificate - Cyber Security Analysis
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON01.2014
Skills
- Nessus
- Elastic SIEM
- Tenable
- CrowdStrike
- NIST
- RMF
- ISO 27001
- FedRAMP
- Windows
- Linux
- Azure
- AWS
- Network security
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Limited Working
Skills
Skilled in identifying system vulnerabilities and implementing mitigation strategies using tools like Nessus and Elastic SIEM., Experienced with regulatory frameworks including NIST 800-53, RMF, ISO 27001, FISMA, and FedRAMP to ensure secure system implementation and compliance., Proficient in creating and maintaining cybersecurity documentation such as System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and POA&Ms., Capable of monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security events using SIEM tools and implementing corrective actions.
Certification
- CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor in progress
- CompTia Security ++
Timeline
Information Assurance Specialist
Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
01.2021 - 09.2023
Educational Assistant
Ottawa Catholic School Board
01.2014 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Tamir Foundation
01.2014 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Cyber Security Analysis
Algonquin College
Graduate Certificate - Cyber Security Analysis
Algonquin College
Diploma - Developmental Services Worker
Algonquin College
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