Dede Amouzou

About Dede Amouzou

Dedicated and results-driven Cybersecurity Analyst & DevOps Engineer with over 6 years of…

Experience

1. IT Security Analyst IT Auditor IT Compliance Analyst

   Synergy

   Apr 2022 — Present

   Conduct IT audits to evaluate compliance with regulatory standards such as SOX, PCI-DSS, SOC 1, and SOC 2, including the testing of IT General Controls (ITGC).•Assess security controls, policies, and procedures to identify gaps and provide recommendations for improvement.•Perform penetration testing and assess network security configurations to identify vulnerabilities and enhance system protection.•Review IT governance frameworks, risk management strategies, and business continuity plans to ensure alignment with industry’s best practices.•Prepare comprehensive audit reports and present findings to leadership, outlining risks, compliance gaps, and recommended remediation actions.•Collaborate with stakeholders to remediate audit findings, enhance security posture, and maintain regulatory compliance.•Ensure adherence to industry security frameworks, including NIST 800-53, NIST 800-37, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls.•Work closely with IT teams to implement security controls, best practices, and risk mitigation strategies.•Develop and deliver security awareness programs to educate employees on cybersecurity threats and best practices.•Conduct kickoff meetings with stakeholders and engage with system owners and administrators to present vulnerability findings along with remediation strategies.Procedures (SOPs), and checklist guidelines.•Contribute to Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) metrics, including Annual Testing, POA & M Management, and Program Management.•Conduct Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessments and Continuous Monitoring (ConMon), leveraging both automated scanning tools and manual evaluation techniques.•Facilitate meetings with System Owners and Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) to assess risk posture and compliance.•Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of NIST Special Publications (NIST SP) by performing security assessments, POA & M remediation, and documentation in compliance with federal security standards.

Education

• Infosec Institute

  IT Fundamentals in Audit & Cyber Operation