Ayodele Salisu

About Ayodele Salisu

Guided by unwavering principles, driven by continuous learning, and fueled by a passion for safeguarding digital landscapes. I am dedicated to forging a profound career in Information Security and Cloud Computing. My commitment to lifelong learning, integrity, and technical prowess positions me as a valuable contributor to the data governance and cybersecurity landscape. With over 5 years of impact across healthcare and finance, I help organizations move beyond check-the-box compliance to build secure, audit-ready, and business-aligned IT environments.Whether it’s leading HIPAA/HITRUST certification across hospital systems, managing SOX ITGC programs at a mid-sized bank, or implementing vendor risk (TPRM) programs from the ground up, my approach combines framework fluency (NIST, ISO, SOC 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, FFIEC, SOX 404, FedRAMP) with real-world execution, automating evidence, embedding controls in SDLC, and translating risk for stakeholders.Let’s connect if you’re building a mature GRC or IT compliance program and need a voice that blends risk awareness with business acumen.

Experience

1. Information Security Analyst

   Greater Akron Chamber

   Sep 2024 — Present · Akron, OH, US

   Led hands-on security compliance workshops and phishing awareness campaigns aimed at educating staff on secure data handling practices, cutting down on phishing clicks by 45% • Designed and rolled out clear incident response playbooks and conducted tabletop exercises, which helped improve meantime to recover by 50% for critical security incidents • Implemented DUO multi-factor authentication (MFA) across all privileged accounts and endpoint devices, achieving 100% coverage and reducing credential-based attacks by 90% • Developed clear AI acceptable use policy, ensuring responsible AI adoption across departments to prevent algorithmic bias in business trend analysis while maintaining GDPR and business data privacy compliance • Conducted staff-wide training on secure and efficient use of emerging AI tools, demonstrating their value on how to integrate them in their everyday work, leading to a 28% increase in workflow productivity • Built custom AI prompt templates for different project phases, creating reusable documentation frameworks for ongoing business intelligence initiatives and similar economic development projects • Conducted vulnerability and access privilege audits across all critical systems (EOS, QuickBooks, Office 365), uncovering and mitigating 3 critical and 6 high-severity access control issues • Delivered a real-time risk register to prioritize threats based on business impact and likelihood, facilitating executive visibility and evidence-based decision making• Contributed to policy unification across business units by standardizing evidence gathering templates and improving response time by 50%

Education

• American National University

  Master of Science - MS, Cybersecurity Management

• Per Scholas Institute of Technology

  AWS Cloud Practitioner, Cloud Computing

• The University of Akron

  Masters, Communication and Media Studies

• University of Lagos

  B.A Hons, History & Strategic Studies

  2005 — 2010

Skills

• Event Management
• Event Planning
• Social Media
• Public Relations
• Microsoft Office
• Corporate Events
• Marketing Communications
• Microsoft Excel
• Marketing Strategy
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Digital Photography
• Grahic Design
• Web Design & Development
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Social Media Marketing
• Social Networking
• Online Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership
• Film Production