Beldina Macharia

ABOUT ME I am a cyber security specialist with two year’s experience in the Banking Security Industry. I have excellent interpersonal skills refined throughout the IT Security role. I have received adverse training in IT Security and other aspects of cyber security. I pride myself in refined planning and organizational skills that balance work, team support and ad-hoc responsibilities in a timely and professional manner. Beldina Akinyi Macharia Date of birth: 05/10/1996 Nationality: Kenyan Gender: Female CONTACT  Nairobi, P.O. Box-, Nairobi, Kenya (Home)    -  Belidna Macharia (- (- WORK EXPERIENCE 01/01/2024 – CURRENT Nairobi, Kenya IT Risk Officer Family Bank Ltd Role is to assist the Senior IT Risk Officer in the Risk & Compliance department, achieve 100% KPIs and report to the Chief Risk Officer. • Conducting comprehensive ICT risk assessments to identify potential threats, vulnerabilities of information systems, networks, and applications, and impacts on the Bank. • Implementation of effective risk management strategies to mitigate identified ICT risks. • Working closely with stakeholders to establish risk tolerance levels and ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards. • Ensuring implementation of ICT risk management policies and procedures in alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. • Participating in business continuity, disaster recovery and incident response activities related to ICT risk incidents. • Conducting reviews or assessment of ICT-related incidents. • Promoting a culture of security awareness throughout the Bank through employee sensitization programs on ICT risk, policies, and best practices. • Assisting in evaluation and assessment of third-party vendors and service providers. • Monitoring and ensure compliance with security requirements in vendor contracts. • Conducting regular reviews of ICT systems, networks, and processes to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations. • Collaborating with internal and external auditors to facilitate ICT-related audits. • Assisting in preparing reports on ICT risk assessments, mitigation efforts, and incident response activitie. • Maintaining comprehensive documentation of risk management processes and activities. Ensure compliance with the Data Protection laws, policies and procedures of the Bank. 03/07/2023 – 31/12/2023 Nairobi, Kenya Apprentice – IT Risk Department Family Bank Ltd Role is to assist the accountant in clerical and administrative work. You are also required to handle the department in the absence of the accountant. • Assisting in evaluation and assessment of third-party vendors and service providers. • Assisting in preparing reports on ICT risk assessments and mitigation efforts. • Assisting in conducting monthly review of IT systems within the organization. • Assisting in conducting IT training and awareness discussion for employees within the organization. • Updating the IT risk register to be used during development of risk assessment reports. • Assisting in evaluation of the organization IT Asset Management. • Perform any official duties allocated from time to time by the line manager. 31/01/2023 – 14/04/2023 Nairobi, Kenya Information Security Attachee Kenya Revenue Authority • Served as an attachee to the Information Security department at Kenya Revenue Authority. • Assisted in the development of weekly cyber security tips for the entire organization in the IT Risk unit of the department. • Assisted in development of training materials for IT Risk unit and evaluation of training attendance reports. • Assisted in the development and evaluation of the daily Security Operations Center report for the Security Operations Center unit of the department. • Assisted in developing the weekly Security Operations Center assessment report. • Attended vulnerability management meetings and performed vulnerability assessments, developed reports with the Vulnerability Management unit of the department. • Assisted in the laptop encryption duties of the Security Operation Tools unit of the department. 05/01/2021 – 16/12/2022 Nairobi, Kenya Office Support Assistant Thika Road Christian School • Assisted Business Manager of the school in administrative work. • Organized reports required by the administration of the school. • Assisted in organizing extra-curricular activities of the school i.e Swimming Competition, Sports Competition and Speech & Prize giving Day. • Performed other official duties allocated from time to time by the Director and Headmistress of the school. 25/10/2016 – 19/04/2018 Nakuru, Kenya Kenya Defence Forces – Cadet Officer Kenya Defence Forces Role is to perform military duties as a cadet at the Kenya Military Academy in Lanet, Nakuru. • Perform military duties as a cadet officer in the Kenya Defence Forces military academy • Attain academic and military knowledge to better serve the country. EDUCATION AND TRAINING 04/09/2018 – 28/04/2023 Nairobi, Kenya Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Technology (Concentration in Forensic Information & Cybercrime) United States International University-Africa Website https://www.usiu.ac.ke/ Final grade 3.4 GPA Level in EQF EQF level 6 04/09/2012 – 28/11/2014 Nairobi, Kenya Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Loreto Convent Valley Road Website https://www.loretoconventvr.co.ke/ Final grade B+ Level in EQF EQF level 4 03/01/2000 – 05/11/2010 Nairobi, Kenya Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) Thika Road Christian School Website https://www.trchristian.ac.ke/ Level in EQF EQF level 1 15/05/2023 – 27/10/2023 Nairobi, Kenya Cyber Security Analyst Trainee Cyber Shujaa • Attained knowledge, skills and practical knowledge as Cyber Security Analyst. • Attained practical knowledge on threat detection and response, risk assessment, incident handling and vulnerability management. • Enhanced the importance of equipping and monitoring organization’s defense systems. • Performed extensive lab skills in different aspects of cyber security. • Achieved certification as a Cyber Security Analyst. Website https://cybershujaa.co.ke/ Field of study Database and network design and administration , Software and applications development and analysis , Information and communication technologies not elsewhere classified , Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) Level in EQF EQF level 5 03/09/2019 – 10/04/2020 Nairobi, Kenya National Cyber Security Training Programme Trainee e-KRAAL Innovation Hub • Gain knowledge on the fundamentals of cybersecurity such as basics of cybersecurity principles, types of cyber threats, and fundamental security practices. • Gain hands on experience on techniques for identifying and analyzing complex cyber threats, procedures and tools for responding to cybersecurity incidents effectively, methods for assessing and mitigating cyber risks within organizations and best practices for designing systems and networks with security in mind. • Performed simulated cyber-attack to practice defending against cyber-attacks. • Performed extensive practical exercises in a controlled environment to apply learned concepts. • Attained various certifications from Cisco and other cyber security training platforms in collaboration with the organization. • Participated in various cybersecurity system projects to develop security tools that can better improve the country’s cyber space. Website https://e-kraal.com/programs/incubation Field of study Database and network design and administration , Information and communication technologies not elsewhere classified , Software and applications development and analysis , Inter-disciplinary programmes and qualifications involving Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) , Computer use ORGANISATIONAL SKILLS Innovation driven Comprehensive Flexibility/Adaptability Critical thinking Detail oriented Time management Problem solving Creativity Collaborative LANGUAGE SKILLS MOTHER TONGUE(S): Kiswahili Other language(s): English Listening C2 Spoken production C2 Reading C2 Spoken interaction C2 Writing C2 Chinese Listening A2 Spoken production A2 Reading A2 Spoken interaction A2 Writing A2 Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient user HOBBIES AND INTERESTS Sports i.e. swimming, basketball Attending plays Chess Outdoor activities i.e. Hiking RECOMMENDATIONS Shalom Hunt Advertising and Communication Lead, Equity Bank Ltd. - I have know them for more than 10 yrs. - She works in the same industry I work in. Email- Phone (- Level in EQF EQF level 5 Kathleen Kiagiri Director, Thika Road Christian School - I have know them since I was born - She has been there for every milestone I have accomplished in life. Email- Phone (-