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ABEL Ratsatsi
Systems Administrator: Information Security & Infrastructure
Gaborone
Summary
Highly skilled and certified Information and Cyber Security Manager with over 10 years of experience in IT security, cloud security, and data protection. Proven expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, conducting risk assessments, and managing security operations. Holds an MSc in Cyber Security and Digital Forensic and certifications such as CISM, Certified Lead Cloud Security Manager, and DPO (Data Protection Officer). Adept at leading teams, establishing security frameworks, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Strong analytical, leadership, and technical skills with a passion for safeguarding organizational assets.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
Work History
Systems Administrator
Botswana Ash
05.2015 - Current
- Cybersecurity Strategy: Developed and implemented a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy, reducing security incidents by 25% through advanced threat detection and response strategies
- Risk Assessment: Conducted regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses, identifying and mitigating over 50 critical vulnerabilities across network and cloud environments (MS Azure, O365)
- Security Policies: Established and enforced security policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements, ensuring 100% compliance with GDPR, NIST, and ISO 27001
- Incident Response: Oversaw daily security operations, including monitoring, detection, and response to over 200 security incidents annually, achieving a 95% resolution rate within SLA timelines
- Compliance Management: Conducted quarterly security audits and assessments, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring continuous compliance with industry standards
- Security Tools: Managed the implementation and maintenance of security tools, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption solutions, reducing system vulnerabilities by 30%
- Incident Response Plan: Developed and maintained an incident response plan, coordinating response efforts during security incidents and reducing downtime by 40%
- Forensic Analysis: Performed forensic analysis and post-incident reviews to identify root causes and implement corrective actions, preventing recurrence of similar incidents
- Data Protection: Implemented encryption and other security measures to protect personal data at rest and in transit, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other data protection regulations
- Threat Intelligence: Collected, analysed, and acted on threat intelligence data, conducting proactive threat hunting within the organization’s ICT environment and reducing external threats by 20%
- Security Awareness: Developed and delivered effective security awareness and training programs for employees, including phishing simulations, increasing organizational awareness by 40%
Systems Analyst
Botswana Government (BDF)
09.2006 - 05.2015
- Strategic Thinking: Played a key role in network upgrade projects, aligning IT infrastructure improvements with organizational goals and enhancing network performance by 15%
- Management Excellence: Managed complex IT projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives, achieving a 90% on-time completion rate
- Interpersonal Skills: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate IT solutions, ensuring seamless operations and improving team productivity by 20%
- Problem Solving: Provided technical support for enterprise IT systems, resolving critical issues with minimal downtime and achieving a 98% satisfaction rate from stakeholders
- Drive for Results: Engineered .NET-based solutions to automate IT processes, improving efficiency by 20% and reducing manual errors by 30%
Education
MSc - Cyber Security and Digital Forensic, Computer Forensic Investigation, Cryptography, Ethical Hacking
University of Portsmouth
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology, Computer Science and Software Development
Midrand Graduate Institute
Skills
Cybersecurity Risk Evaluation
Certification
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), ISACA, 02/24
Professional Memberships
ISACA
Coursework
- Enterprise Security Leadership: Creating a World-Class SOC, 03/24
- Bow Tie Analysis Master-Class, University of Pretoria, 04/22
- Leadership Development Course, University of Johannesburg, 03/18
- OWASP Top 10 - A05:2021 - Security Misconfiguration, 05/23
- Employee Relations, 05/16
Awards
BDF Best Innovative Officer Awards, 2011
Software
Volleyball
I play volleyball as a hobby. its a form exercise and recreation at the same time.
Timeline
Systems Administrator
Botswana Ash
05.2015 - Current
Systems Analyst
Botswana Government (BDF)
09.2006 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology, Computer Science and Software Development
Midrand Graduate Institute
MSc - Cyber Security and Digital Forensic, Computer Forensic Investigation, Cryptography, Ethical Hacking
University of Portsmouth
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