OJO DANIEL TOLULOPE
Cybersecurity Trainee | Financial Sector Specialist
Lagos, NG.About
Highly motivated Cybersecurity Trainee with a robust foundation in incident response, penetration testing, and risk assessment, complemented by 3+ years of experience in the financial sector. Leverages certifications in Cisco CyberOps Associate, ISC2 CC, and Ethical Hacking, alongside hands-on experience with SIEM tools and vulnerability management, to protect critical systems and sensitive data. Passionate about applying proactive threat mitigation and compliance expertise to build secure environments within financial institutions.
Work
CFSS (Cyber & Forensic Security Solutions)
|Cybersecurity Intern
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Led comprehensive cybersecurity assessments, conducting penetration tests and vulnerability analyses to identify and mitigate system weaknesses.
Highlights
Executed thorough penetration tests and vulnerability assessments on critical network infrastructure, identifying key security weaknesses.
Utilized industry-standard tools for reconnaissance, vulnerability scanning, and exploitation, uncovering actionable insights for security posture improvement.
Contributed to incident response efforts by meticulously analyzing security logs, pinpointing potential breaches and supporting rapid resolution.
Developed comprehensive security reports detailing identified risks and proposing strategic remediation plans to enhance system resilience.
Fidelity Bank Plc
|Service Teller / Fund Transfer Officer
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed high-volume cash and FX transactions, ensuring strict regulatory compliance and implementing fraud prevention measures to safeguard financial assets.
Highlights
Managed daily processing of high-volume cash and FX transactions, achieving 100% compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
Educated and guided customers on secure online banking practices and fraud prevention, enhancing client security awareness and trust.
Strictly adhered to stringent security protocols for all financial transactions, successfully mitigating risks in fund transfers and protecting client assets.
Osun State College of Education
|LECTURER (BUSINESS & FINANCE)
Ilesa, Osun State, Nigeria
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Summary
Delivered comprehensive financial accounting and risk management courses, enhancing student understanding of critical business principles and cybersecurity awareness.
Highlights
Designed and delivered engaging financial accounting and risk management curricula to over 150 students, achieving high student engagement scores.
Integrated cybersecurity awareness modules into financial courses, significantly increasing student understanding of digital threats in financial systems.
First Royal Oil Ltd
|BUSINESS MANAGER (TRAINEE)
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Monitored financial transactions and managed risk exposure in petroleum retail operations, ensuring adherence to safety and compliance standards.
Highlights
Oversaw financial transactions and managed significant risk exposure within petroleum retail operations, optimizing financial integrity.
Guaranteed 100% adherence to critical safety and compliance regulations in stock management, preventing operational disruptions and penalties.
Volunteer
Osun State College of Education
|Cybersecurity Awareness Training Facilitator
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Summary
Conducted security awareness sessions on phishing, malware, and online safety best practices for the college community.
Highlights
Led multiple security awareness sessions for students and staff on phishing, malware, and online safety, reducing vulnerability to common cyber threats.
Street 2 School Initiative
|Volunteer Instructor
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Summary
Taught financial literacy and numeracy to underprivileged children using engaging educational games.
Highlights
Instructed over 50 underprivileged children in financial literacy and numeracy skills using interactive games like chess and Monopoly, improving their foundational understanding.
Education
Cisco Academy
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Certificate
Cybersecurity Operations
MBA
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Master of Business Administration
Business Administration
Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo
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Higher National Diploma (HND)
Accounting
Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo
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National Diploma (ND)
Accounting
Languages
English
Yoruba
Certificates
Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Levels 1, 2 & 3
Basic First Aid & CPR Certification
Cisco CyberOps Associate
Issued By
Cisco
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
Issued By
ISC2
Ethical Hacking Certification
Skills
Cybersecurity
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Detection & Response, Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment, Firewall & Network Security (TCP/IP, VPNs, IDS/IPS), Threat Intelligence & Risk Management, Network Security, Compliance, Digital Forensics.
Penetration Testing Tools
Nmap, Metasploit, Burp Suite, Wireshark.
Data Analysis
Excel, Power BI.
Soft Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, Excellent communication & report-writing skills, Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, Attention to detail in risk assessment and compliance, Team collaboration in high-stakes environments.
Interests
Cybersecurity Research
Ethical hacking and cybersecurity research, Exploring new technologies and learning new skills.
Strategy Games
Playing chess and strategy games (Monopoly).
References
References
Available upon request.