Koray Akcabal
Details
Cyber Security
Rowan University
2018 : 2022
•Automated certificate expiry tracking, ensuring no lapses in system security.
•Served as the Subject Matter Expert for file integrity monitoring.
•Managed and optimized identity protection measures.
•Spearheaded company-wide security awareness campaigns, including simulated phishing exercises.
•Led training sessions on coding best practices, emphasizing the importance of secure and efficient code integration.
•Directed comprehensive phishing campaigns to identify and mitigate potential risks.
•Managed and regularly updated the company's internal security policies.
•Addressed vulnerabilities by providing actionable insights and guidance to developers.
•Oversaw risk exceptions, streamlining processes to ensure operational efficiency.
•Compile and present performance metrics for various information security teams.
•Design analytics dashboards to showcase real-time and quarterly team efficiencies.
•Communicate key insights regarding the value of information security initiatives to top-tier company leadership.
2021 : Present
Berkadia
Information Security Engineer
•Managed the Enterprise Service Catalog, mapping all business and IT-related services.
•Acted as a management tool for employees and consultants.
•Specialized in cybersecurity; managed the security model for active directory groups.
•Restricted sensitive data access to authorized enterprise members.
•Collaborated with cross-functional teams : SecOps, Data Governance, Cloud Transformation, Compliance, and Enterprise.
•Automated daily tasks using Powershell, PowerBi, and Microsoft Power Automate for enhanced efficiency.
•Kanban team member; used Azure DevOps with an iteration approach to deliver business value.
2021 : 2021
Berkadia
Solutions Architect
2019 : 2019
McCarter & English, LLP
Information Technology
Skills
Active Directory, Azure DevOps, C++, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Group Policy, IDS, Information Security, Internet Information Services (IIS), Java, Linux, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Office, Network Security, Physical Security, Project Management, Public Speaking, Python (Programming Language), Risk Management, Tenable.sc, Tenable Nessus
About
As an Information Security Engineer at Berkadia, I protect data and systems from cyber threats by developing and enhancing crucial business security systems, directing comprehensive phishing campaigns, managing internal security policies, addressing vulnerabilities, and communicating key insights to top-tier leadership. I also design analytics dashboards to showcase team efficiencies and the value of information security initiatives.
I have a degree in Computer Science from Rowan University, with a focus on Cybersecurity. I have also worked as a Solutions Architect at Berkadia, where I managed the Enterprise Service Catalog, specialized in the security model for active directory groups, and collaborated with cross-functional teams. I have skills in physical security, compliance, network security, Powershell, PowerBi, and Microsoft Power Automate. I am passionate about learning new technologies and best practices, and I speak Turkish and Italian. I bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the team, and I enjoy delivering innovative and secure solutions.