Blessing Ekanem

Cyber Security Analyst

Phone: 49+4917687830078

Sector: IT Services and IT Consulting

Member Since, July 7, 2023

Open To Work

  • I am open to relocating to
    Australia
  • I am open to working remotely Yes
  • I am open to being contacted by employers and recruiters Yes

About Me

Hi, Welcome to my LinkedIn profile!

As a passionate Cybersecurity recent graduate, my career aspiration is to excel in Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) and related roles. I am particularly drawn to the securing company compliance using the necessary Cybersecurity Frameworks.

My recent Capstone project focused on black box penetration testing, allowing me to demonstrate my ability to identify vulnerabilities and propose effective remediation strategies. Additionally, I have honed my skills through various home labs & certifications.

With a strong passion to contribute my skills and knowledge, I seek opportunities to further develop and apply. I am eager to join the proper organization where I can contribute to the protection of sensitive information and infrastructure while continuously expanding my capabilities.

I look forward to connecting and networking

Top skills
Auditing • Information Security • Vulnerability Scanning • Risk Assessment • Risk Management

Education

  • Associate's degree, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (2010 - 2012) Canberra Institute of Technology

  • Postgraduate Degree, Cyber Security ( - 2022) Careerera

    Grade: Graduate The curriculum was designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the principles, practices, and technologies employed in securing digital systems and protecting sensitive information. key subjects covered in the course included: Network Security, Cryptography, Ethical Hacking, Incident Response, Cybersecurity Governance and Risk Management, Secure Software Development, Business Continuity Plan (BCP), and Disaster Recovery to mention the least.

Work & Experience

  • Careerera -SNVA EduTech (2022 - Present ) Cyber Security Student

    Gained solid foundation in cybersecurity principles, learning about topics such as network security, cryptography, ethical hacking, Governance, Risk & Compliance and incident response. I developed a keen understanding of the risks and vulnerabilities that organizations face in the digital landscape, as well as the methodologies and tools employed to safeguard critical assets.

  • KPMG UK (2023 - Present ) Cyber Security Analyst

    Virtual Internship Program with KPMG UK powered by Forage TASK - Help client analyze, respond, and recover from a cyber incident - Helped companies understand their data through Data Analytics - Assisted client create and implement technology in the cloud -Enhanced businesses’ existing processes with technology and innovation through Powered Apps