Desmond Israel
Details
National Security & Cybersecurity
The George Washington University Law School
2022 : 2023
Qualifying Certificate
Barrister-At-Law
Ghana School of Law
2016 : 2018
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Legal Studies, General
Mountcrest University College
2013 : 2016
Certificate of Completion
Cyber Security
DeVry University
2014 : 2014
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Management with Computing
Regent University College of Science and Technology
2006 : 2011
▪ Prepared project plans allocated resources, and ensured oversight of project deliverables including the final report for the implementation of security incidents and events management (SIEM) solutions and managed detection and response (MDR) technical controls for three commercial banks in Ghana as part of ISO 27001/2 compliance projects.
▪ Prepared project plans allocated resources, and ensured oversight of project deliverables including the implementation and management of vulnerability management platforms using Rapid7 Nexpose and InsightVM for five organizations including the Bank of Ghana.
▪ Prepared project plans allocated resources, and ensured oversight of project deliverables including the implementation and management of enterprise endpoint security solutions using Kaspersky Endpoint Security Advanced for twenty different organizations having between 100 to over 10,000 endpoints.
▪ Prepared project plans, allocated assigned resources, and ensured oversight of project deliverables including the final report for vulnerability assessment and penetration testing projects for ten companies within Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone.
▪ Engaged in open-source intelligence investigations and security assessments using technical
tools for scans and exploitation of vulnerabilities on web applications and network infrastructure for clients based on frameworks like (OWASP, SANS-SWAT, PTE, CREST, PCI-DSS, CIS-20, and NIST SP 800-53A).
▪ Trained employees of various client companies on data privacy and protection principles and
obligations under the Data Protection Act of Ghana through in-person and remote instructor-led training sessions.
▪ Conducted Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) involving data flow mapping, data privacy risk
identification and recommending remediation for Electronic Health Management Information System (eHMIS) for the Ghana Community Network Services Limited (GCNet).
2012 : Present
Information Security Architects Ltd
Founder & Lead Consultant
Summer Post-Graduate Fellowship
2023 :
Center for AI and Digital Policy
Policy Researcher
2022 :
XRSI - XR Safety Initiative
Researcher (Guardian Safety Framework for the Metaverse)
▪ I focused on generating, researching, and pitching technology ideas for engaging posts.
▪ I have written, edited, published, and promoted about 16 articles covering cybersecurity, data privacy, and metaverse where the law meets technology, including other technology-related legislation.
2023 :
TechLawConverge
Technology Policy Researcher and Content Writer
Summer Policy Internship Programme
2023 : 2023
Internet Security Alliance
National Cybersecurity Policy Researcher
Skills
Business Development, Computer Security, Computing Technology, Confluence, Consulting, Corporate Events, Corporate Law, Data Privacy, Data Security Solution Advisory, Disaster Recovery, EndPoint Security Planning & Implementation, Entrepreneurship, Executive Management, Google Workplace, Information Security, Information Security Management, Information Security Standards, Interpersonal, IT Management, Kaspersky EndPoint Security, Lawyer, Leadership, Legal Assistance, Legal Document Preparation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Management, Network Administration, Networking, Network Security, New Business Development, Nonprofit Organizations, Organisational Skills, Penetration Testing, Policy Analysis, Project Implementation, Project Management, Project Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Research, Risk Management, Security, Security Audits, Slackware, Strategic Planning, System Administration, Team Leadership, Technical Support, Vulnerability Assessment, Windows System Administration
About
I conduct research on the legal, policy, ethical, and social implications of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, global data privacy, and emerging technologies. I hold a Master of Laws (LLM) degree in National Security and Cybersecurity from the George Washington University Law School as a GW Law Merit Scholar, where I deepen my knowledge and skills on the complex and evolving challenges of protecting data and systems in the digital age.
With over 11 years of experience in data privacy and cybersecurity, I have led and contributed to various projects involving security incidents and events management, vulnerability management, and ISO 27001/2 compliance for clients in the banking, public, and private sectors. I have also applied my legal and technical expertise to advise and write on topics such as cross-border data flows, data protection regulations, and cybersecurity governance. My mission is to demonstrate the tangible return on cybersecurity and data privacy investments by improving the security posture and state of mind of businesses and organizations.
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