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Abbey Adegbola

Cybersecurity Engineer

About

I'm a Cybersecurity Engineer based out of the Greater Glasgow Area, United Kingdom. I have a Bachelor's Degree (BTech) in Computer Engineering from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria and a Masters Degree (MSc) in Advanced Security and Digital Forensics from Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom. I am a highly motivated and dedicated professional with a strong desire for continuous learning.

Prior to pivoting into Cybersecurity, I have five (5) years’ work experience in IT Support. I consider myself as a full-spectrum security engineer on the defensive side of cybersecurity as I have broad skillset and experience across security operations, incident response, malware reverse engineering, threat intel, and cloud security. I'm multi-certified across various technologies.

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SUMMARY CV - WORK EXPERIENCE

(Full CV Available on Request)

Security Operations Team Lead, Systal Technology Solutions, United Kingdom

2022 - Present

Leading the global SOC team in operational and technical capabilities; delivering security operations, incident response and threat intel to multiple client organisations.

Configuring SIEM/XDR/SOAR/ITDR tools, developing and implementing detection rules/automation workflows, and improving operational processes.

Acting as a senior escalation point for frontline SOC teams and driving SIEM/XDR optimisation initiatives that enhance detection accuracy, response and operational workflow.

Collaborating with IT, DFIR, engineering teams and clients on advanced analysis of security incidents.

Providing support and capability to the DFIR team in the area of malware analysis and reverse engineering.

Cybersecurity Analyst, Cybarik, United Kingdom

2022

Conducted security control testing, vulnerability and risk assessments on systems.

Implemented data security measures around networks and user access.

Reviewed and updated documentation for policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.

IT Security Analyst, iGeeks Technologies, Nigeria

2019 - 2021

Monitored the organization's network infra and internal environment for any signs threats.

Conducted security assessment inorder to evaluate risks and detect vulnerabilities in systems.

IT Support Analyst, EACOED, Nigeria

2014 - 2019

Installed and configured computer hardware, software and external devices.

Performed scheduled maintenance upgrades on computer systems.

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