Benson Gitau
Cybersecurity Engineer @HireRight
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WORK HISTORY
Cybersecurity Engineer @HireRight
As the Lead for Security Incident Response and Resolution, I spearheaded cross-functional efforts to ensure timely and effective resolution of security incidents. Collaborating closely with the security operations center (SOC), I facilitated follow-ups on potential security events and coordinated responses to emerging incidents. A thorough analysis of security incidents was conducted under my supervision, allowing for the triaging of details and providing support to both the SOC and Business Managers. To bolster the organization\'s information asset protection, I maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging threats, malware, phishing attacks, and external threats. Log analysis was a key aspect of my role. I analyzed logs from various sources, including individual host logs and network traffic logs, to swiftly identify potential threats. Leveraging Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools and other feeds, I actively monitored security events and detected significant anomalies. Proactively, I employed \"Hunting\" operations within the SIEM and other relevant tools to identify security incidents before they escalated. In the event of security incidents, I performed root cause analysis to identify underlying reasons, allowing for the development and implementation of effective containment and mitigation strategies. My role involved coordinating incident response activities and ensuring seamless communication with other IT groups and IT management. I actively engaged in continuous service improvement efforts, identifying opportunities for process enhancement. Automation was a fundamental aspect of my approach to incident response and remediation. I demonstrated expertise in building automation solutions to streamline incident response processes, optimizing response times and evidence artifact gathering. My approach to leading security incident response and resolution was proactive, empowering organization to handle incidents efficiently, minimize impact.
EDUCATION
Palomar College
Associate’s Degree, Art/Art Studies, General
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Networks and Cybersecurity
University of Maryland Global Campus
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Information Technology
SKILLS
ABOUT BENSON GITAU
Passionate about designing and implementing robust security solutions to protect…
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