MUJIDAT DADA

Entry-Level Cybersecurity Specialist
Lagos, NG.

About

Highly motivated Cybersecurity professional holding an ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity credential and completing a Diploma in Security Engineering, Architecture & Control. Proven ability to analyze network traffic, manage access controls, and implement robust SSL encryption, as demonstrated by achieving over 90% mitigation of credential exposure in security projects. Eager to apply expertise in secure system design, threat analysis, and policy-based controls to protect critical infrastructure and enhance organizational security posture.

Education

AltSchool Africa
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

Diploma

Cybersecurity

Courses

Security Engineering

Architecture & Control (SEAC)

Secure System Design

Access Management

Infrastructure Defense

Secure Architecture

Encryption

Policy-Based System Defenses

Certificates

Certified in Cybersecurity

Issued By

ISC2

Skills

Security Tools

Wireshark, Snort, OpenSSL, Antivirus.

Operating Systems

Kali Linux, Windows, Event Viewer, Sysinternals.

Cloud Security

AWS IAM, Policy Auditing, Security Groups.

Networking

TCP/IP, SSL/TLS, DNS, Firewalls, Packet Capture, DMZ.

SOC Knowledge

MITRE ATT&CK, Threat Intelligence, Log Analysis.

Scripting & Development

Bash, Python, Git, GitHub.

Professional Skills

Critical Thinking, Reporting, Attention to Detail, Fast Learner, Team Collaboration.

Office Tools

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Projects

IAM Policy Playground

Summary

Designed and implemented a GitHub repository showcasing role-based AWS IAM policies for a mock fintech application, focusing on granular access control and security compliance.

Securing Apache with SSL

Summary

Developed and implemented a secure Apache web server configuration using OpenSSL, demonstrating the critical role of encryption in protecting sensitive data.