ICHECHUKU ENWUKA

Gained hands-on experience in penetration testing, threat analysis, and vulnerability scanning through a virtual internship focused on practical cybersecurity applications.

• Participated in real-world cybersecurity simulations to enhance practical skills in threat detection and response.
• Applied theoretical knowledge to deploy secure protocols and implement effective threat detection strategies in practical use cases.
• Implemented and verified patch management protocols across network systems, enhancing overall security posture.
• Deployed and managed antivirus software across all organizational workstations, bolstering endpoint protection against cyber threats.
• Configured and maintained firewall rules to effectively prevent external threats from compromising internal network integrity.
• Managed user accounts, ensuring compliance with organizational security policies and procedures to maintain data integrity and access control.

Coordinated data security and operational activities, developing and maintaining secure data management systems for sensitive client records.

• Enforced stringent data access controls and protocols, safeguarding sensitive information for over 500 students.
• Streamlined the coordination of CBT exam schedules using automated tools, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort.
• Trained and onboarded new hires on critical data privacy and secure network practices, ensuring adherence to organizational standards.
• Maintained accurate records of all operational activities utilizing database software, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
• Generated and managed comprehensive management data to support operational needs and strategic project planning.
• Developed and implemented cost-reduction strategies that maintained high-quality standards in operational processes.

Completed an intensive government-sponsored cybersecurity training program, gaining practical experience in digital security fundamentals and advanced threat mitigation.

• Analyzed real-world cybersecurity scenarios, including malware analysis, endpoint protection, and access control models, to develop practical defense strategies.
• Conducted a mock security audit on a web application, identifying 3 critical security vulnerabilities and developing detailed patch recommendations.
• Collaborated with fellow trainees to remediate 4 identified security flaws on a Linux server, implementing robust security measures and validating fixes through comprehensive testing.

Designed a secure network infrastructure and performed comprehensive vulnerability assessments as part of the 3MTT Fellowship.

Participated in offensive (Red) and defensive (Blue) cybersecurity exercises to gain practical experience in threat detection and response.