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Kendal in a few words
I specialise in Information Security, with experience in both Cyber Security and Governance, Risk and Compliance. My experience includes creating and operationalising an Information Security Management System (ISMS) Framework according to the ISO 27001 principles, internal audit and gap analyses for organisations, implementing technical security controls and risk management.
Experience
- WWFCyber Security AnalystJanuary 2022 - Today (3 years and 4 months)United KingdomI am responsible for creating and implementing the information security within the organisation. Being a small information security team, I am responsible for all decision for information security in this 500 person strong organisation. This includes but is not limited to:- Creating and embedding an Information Security Management System into the organisation and implementing technical controls.- Implementing and embedding a SIEM and all other security technology throughout the organisation- Embedding a supplier security assessments throughout to mitigate supply chain risks- Creating and owning the ISMS risk register and all surrounding risk documentation- Vulnerability and incident management including selecting and embedding appropriate tooling.
- Hollywood Kitchens and FurnitureMarketing and e-Commerce ManagerJanuary 2016 - Today (9 years and 4 months)Cape Town, South Africa
- Babylon HealthThreat Detection AnalystJanuary 2021 - January 2022 (1 year)London, UK- Perform 1st and 2nd line cyber security operations monitoring, triaging alerts from both internal monitoring systems and escalated alerts from Babylon's Managed Security Service Provider, undertaking cyber security incident response duties in accordance with Babylon's incident management process and procedures, escalating major incidents- Support internal vulnerability scanning and external penetration testing activities, using advanced analytic tools to determine emerging threat patterns and vulnerabilities- Maintain and improve security operations standards, processes and procedures, supporting the continual improvement of Babylon's Information Security Management System (ISMS)- Support the development of information security awareness communications and training materials- Test and evaluate security products- Generate reports for both technical and non-technical staff and stakeholders- Monitor and respond to events reported through the security team and responsible disclosure mailboxes- Act as a first point of contact for the security team, appropriately fielding or responding to general security enquiries, giving information and security advice and guidance to staff on end user security issues.
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Education
- Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, General StudiesStellenbosch University2019Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, General Studies
- High School DiplomaSpringfield Convent Of The Holy Rosary2014High School Diploma