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)
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Belidna Macharia
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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.
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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.
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