Akheem Riley
Senior Consultant - Cyber & Risk Advisory @CrossCountry Consulting
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Consultant - Cyber & Risk Advisory @CrossCountry Consulting
Washington, DC, US
Collaborated as a core member of Enterprise Security Architecture team to drive strategic governance and data visualization for Chief Security Office (CSO). Partnered with cross-functional analysts and developers to manage enterprise-wide security processes and regulatory alignment for a Global Bank, ensuring resilience against emerging AI and cybersecurity threats.Governed development of executive-level security position papers on Data Security, Malware, and AI-ML by defining utilization of Tanium and ServiceNow Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) for threat mitigation; synchronized high-level policy to drive awareness across global security teams.Managed the Enterprise Process Model in Sparx Systems to mitigate risk; unified annual governance mandates into core architecture to streamline reporting for the global bank.Partnered with InfoSec RADaR to automate reporting pipelines using Tableau for real-time visualization; reduced operational overhead by 50% and enhanced executive visibility into the bank\'s security posture.Collaborated with senior stakeholders to establish risk tolerance and a unified cybersecurity reporting posture; aligned with industry security frameworks that improved metrics reporting by 20%. Synthesized Cyber Risk Institute (CRI) Profile, COBIT, and NIST CSF to establish unified metric program aligning cybersecurity controls with operational performance across all global domains.
EDUCATION
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Management
UC Berkeley School of Information
Master's degree, Master of Information and Cybersecurity
Frederick Community College
General Education , General Studies
ABOUT AKHEEM RILEY
Cybersecurity Risk Analyst with 10+ years of experience evaluating and auditing cybersecurity programs and Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) frameworks for Fortune 500 global financial institutions. Experienced in cyber investigations, physical security, forensics & intelligence analysis, high-level due diligence, information technology, risk management, know your customer assessments & compliance. Valued for bridging gaps between high-level governance and technical enforcement with strategic solutions that reduce turnaround time and protect against emerging threats. Skilled in managing multiple projects and programs, while placing the right personnel and resources to meet client demands. Currently pursuing a Master of Information and Cybersecurity (MICS) degree at UC Berkeley.TECHNICAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS Tools: Tableau, VizQL, Python, Sparx Systems, Risk and Compliance, LexisNexis, D&B, Orbis, Confluence, Jira, ArcherSecurity and Risk Frameworks: NIST CSF & NIST AI, ISO 27001 & 42001, MITRE ATT & CK, Cyber Risk Institute, ISACA – COBIT Certifications: CompTIA Sec+, GIT- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
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