Afeez Akanni
Cybersecurity Soc Analyst @Metro Homes, Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Cybersecurity Soc Analyst @Metro Homes, Inc
Washington, DC, US
Provided Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) support by maintaining and updating organizational security policies, procedures, and standards in accordance with federal and industry cybersecurity frameworks.• Conducted risk management activities including enterprise risk assessments, third-party risk evaluations, and ongoing monitoring of risk treatment plans.• Maintained and updated organizational risk registers, ensuring accurate documentation, ownership, and follow-up tracking for identified risks.• Supported federal audit readiness efforts by collecting and validating compliance evidence and maintaining control documentation for audits and reviews.• Performed internal control testing aligned with NIST and ISO 27001 requirements, documenting results and assisting with corrective action development.• Conducted IT General Controls (ITGC) testing and prepared audit documentation in compliance with federal audit standards.• Assisted with privacy governance initiatives including Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), data flow documentation, and support of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs).• Supported continuous monitoring activities by tracking compliance status, assisting with implementation of CIS Controls, and promoting ongoing improvement of security practices.• Coordinated with system owners, auditors, and compliance staff to resolve control deficiencies and support regulatory compliance objectives.
EDUCATION
Obafemi Awolowo University
Master's degree
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
University of Maryland Global Campus
Master's degree
ABOUT AFEEZ AKANNI
Cybersecurity professional with 5+ years of experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) environments. Proven ability to monitor, detect, and analyze security threats, with expertise in endpoint security, incident response, and malware analysis. Skilled in utilizing SIEM technologies (Splunk), EDR tools (CrowdStrike), and threat intelligence frameworks (MITRE ATT & CK) to proactively defend against cyberattacks. Adept at developing and implementing security procedures, collaborating with IT teams, and mentoring junior analysts.
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