Samuel Awazie

Cyber Security Consultant @Mnp Digital

ON, CA

Conducting comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify security weaknesses and vulnerabilities in client systems and networks.• Analyzing and interpreting vulnerability assessment results, providing clear and concise recommendations for remediation.• Conducting security awareness training sessions and workshops for clients, promoting a culture of security best practices and risk mitigation.• Continuous learning on Hackthebox.• Applying the MITRE ATT & CK framework to develop and implement proactive threat-hunting strategies,resulting in a 30% reduction in successful APT attacks.• Implementing secure communication protocols using cryptography algorithms such as AES, RSA, and SHA-256 to protect data at rest and in transit.• Utilizing SPLUNK to monitor network traffic, identify vulnerabilities, and correlate events to identify potential threats.• Performing active and passive OSINT and gathering publicly available data for project work.• Assessing containers and public cloud environments for security vulnerabilities.• Implementing controls to secure Active Directory services.• Collaborating with other teams to implement security controls and ensure compliance with industry standards.• Creating and delivering presentations on security topics to management and other stakeholders.• Utilizing industry-leading tools and methodologies to conduct thorough assessments of web applications, networks, and systems.• Performing exploit development, reverse engineering, and red team engagements to simulate real-world attack scenarios without causing a denial of service (DOS) for organizations.• Delivering actionable timely recommendations to enhance cybersecurity posture and mitigate risks.• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and organizations to implement effective security solutions and drive organizational resilience against cyber threats.

Georgian College

Postgraduate Degree

Redeemer's University

Bachelor's degree