Richard Ebhodaghe.

Third Party Risk Vendor Cyber Security Risk Analyst @CSI Companies

US

Assessed over 200 third-party vendors annually for cyber security risks.• Evaluated vendor risk management practices against industry standards, resulting in a 25% improvement in overall risk posture.• Assisted in the deployment of 15 new safeguards and controls, enhancing the organization\'s PCI compliance.• Contributed to the creation of 3 streamlined processes, reducing the average control implementation time by 20%.• Collaborated with vendors to gather requirements for risk assessment process enhancements, resulting in a 15% reduction in assessment cycle time.• Led cross-functional vulnerability identification sessions, resulting in the mitigation of 10 critical vulnerabilities within the first quarter of engagement.• Implemented a risk tracking process that reduced response times to identified risks by 40%.• Provided technical insights that led to the development of 5 risk mitigation strategies that aligned with business goals.• Collaborated on the implementation of controls that achieved and maintained 100% compliance with PCI DSS standards.• Managed a risk register encompassing 100+ third-party vendors, facilitating continuous monitoring and risk mitigation efforts.• Collaborated with vendors to remediate 20+ identified risk areas, resulting in a 30% reduction in high-risk vulnerabilities.• Conducted quarterly audits of vendor compliance, resulting in the identification and resolution of 15 contract breaches.• Analyzed 50+ vendor technology stacks to identify areas for control enhancement, leading to a 15% stronger risk posture.• Evaluated 200+ security assessment questionnaires and vendor documentation, identifying 50+ high-risk areas.

University of Lagos

Bachelor's degree