christopher kyazze
Manager E-services and Security at Financial Intelligence Authority- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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OffSec Web Assessor (OSWA)
OffSecApr, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Juniper Networks Certified Associate - JNCIA-Cloud
Juniper NetworksJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Juniper Networks Certified Associate - JNCIA-DevOps (JNCIA-DevOps)
Juniper NetworksJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Juniper Networks Certified Associate - Junos (JNCIA-Junos)
Juniper NetworksJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Mastering Common Interview Questions
LinkedInOct, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
EC-CouncilNov, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
CCNA Security
CiscoDec, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
CCENT
Cisco
Experience
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Financial Intelligence Authority
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Uganda
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager E-services and Security
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Jun 2023 - Present
• Design, implement, and maintain the FIA E-services and security architecture.• Ensure the security of FIA Information systems.• Ensure secure access to FIA Network resources.• Provide information security awareness and training.• Ensure the monitoring and maintenance of the disaster recovery site and services.• Ensure efficient and effective management of incidents.• Implement business continuity procedures and protocols.• Establish and maintain mechanisms for vulnerability checks.• Ensure career professional development for departmental staff. • Coordinate the development and implementation of FIA’s information security policies, standards, guidelines and procedures.• Coordinate the development of the departmental workplan in line with the Authority’s strategic plan.• Coordinate the provision of technical advice on IT-related Terms of Reference to support the procurement of IT goods and services • Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time Show less
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Cyber Security Analyst
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Sep 2018 - May 2023
• Implement the approved information security policy • Conduct a continuous assessment of current IT security practices and systems and identifying areas for improvement. • Run security audits and risk assessments. • Deliver new security technology approaches and implement next generation solutions. • Develop and implement business continuity and disaster recovery plans to ensure service is continuity. • Devise strategies and implement IT solutions to minimize the risk of cyber-attacks. • Communicate digital programs and strategy to a range of stakeholders. • Promote security awareness by developing and implementing security awareness and training programs. • Network penetration testing. Show less
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BSYT Security LLC
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Vulnerability analyst and Penetration Tester
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Jan 2020 - Present
• Conducting vulnerability assessments: I identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities in systems and software through network and application scans, manual testing, and other techniques. • Creating penetration testing plans: I develop and implement penetration testing plans that outline the scope of testing, the tools and techniques that will be used, and the testing schedule. • Conducting penetration testing: I use a variety of tools and techniques to simulate attacks on systems and software to determine how they would respond to real-world threats. • Analyzing and reporting findings: I analyze the results of penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify weaknesses, prioritize risks, and provide recommendations for remediation. • Collaborating with other security professionals: I work with other security professionals, including security analysts, incident response teams, and security architects, to identify and mitigate potential security threats. • Staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices: I keep up with the latest security trends and best practices to ensure that my testing methodologies are up-to-date and effective. • Conducting social engineering testing: In addition to technical testing, I also conduct social engineering testing to identify potential weaknesses in human behavior or processes. Show less
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Centenary Bank
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Uganda
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Banking
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500 - 600 Employee
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IT Services Network Administrator
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Jan 2016 - Aug 2018
• Install and support LANs, WANs, network segments, Internet, and intranet systems.• Install and maintain network hardware and software.• Analyze and isolate issues.• Monitor networks to ensure security and availability to specific users.• Evaluate and modify system's performance.• Determine network and system requirements.• Maintain integrity of the network, server deployment, and security.• Ensure network connectivity throughout a company's LAN/WAN infrastructure is on part with technical considerations.• Design and deploy networks.• Assign routing protocols and routing table configuration.• Assign configuration of authentication and authorization of directory services.• Maintain network facilities in individual machines, such as drivers and settings of personal computers as well as printers.• Maintain network servers such as file servers, VPN gateways, and intrusion detection systems.• Administer servers, desktop computers, printers, routers, switches, firewalls.• Configure and maintain Network Access Control (NAC) and administration of Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) servers• Configure and maintain network encryption on branch links• Configure AAA, TACACS+ and logging on all network devices• Securing all network switch ports with NAC or port security configuration. Show less
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Alternative Channels Systems Administrator
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May 2014 - Dec 2015
• To configure all Alternative Channels systems as per the Software and Hardware vendors’ requirements and Ensure procedure for system change management is followed.• To ensure proper systems for data protection, data back-up and data recovery is up and is in sync on all servers, this is done by using double-take• Generate daily and monthly transaction reports and facilitate reconciliation in line with Bank policy.• System monitoring and troubleshooting of all Alternative Channel devices and systems management in line with BT operation policy.• Perform start and end of day processes and backup data in accordance with the Laid down procedure.• Guide customers and staff on possible action plans concerning e-channels/ queries/complaints in line with their needs and ICT Policies.• Train staff on ATM operations in line with ATM procedures and identified training needs• Monitor and configure Alternative channels servers • Create, manage plus configuring alternative channels servers using Vcenter servers and NetApp to manage space.• Manage postilion servers (ATM Switch) to ensure that there is a constant communication with the core-banking systems• Manage Stratus servers which host Postilion Servers • Managing Database servers for postilion (ATM switch) and as well as generating reports from the databases about transactionsKey achievements • Installed office servers which are used by postilion servers (ATM switch) to generate reports • Part of the team that implemented and programmed CenteMobile application on the bank side and also integrating Centemobile application in the core-banking and atm switch systems.• Part of the team that implemented cardless transactions on the bank ATMs• Part of the team that implemented atm cash recycler, I archived this when I configured this service on the postilion server and core-banking system• Part of the team that installed vision system (atm printing software) Show less
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systems administrator
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Feb 2010 - May 2014
• Reviewing Audit logs • To perform/verify daily backup, which includes backing up active directory, exchange server 2010 mailboxes and backing up financial systems data. • Track/monitor system performance and activity • Perform/verify weekly backup • Update Anti-Virus signature file. • Compare system configuration files against a baseline for changes • Perform Hardware/Software Inventory • Update independent publications website and maintaining it. • Training users. • Managing and maintaining active directory. • Maintaining servers and managing them. • Maintaining and management of windows 2008 server, windows exchange server 2010. • Managing group policy objects and active directory services. • Managing and maintaining proxy server which was configured on linux Redhat. • Managing, maintaining and monitoring Avaya PABX. • Creating and managing users in active directory and exchange server 2010 • Administering Linux server which act as a firewall. • Configuring and maintaining Cisco Routers and Switches which are on the LAN Show less
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MTN Uganda
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Uganda
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical support
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Dec 2008 - Jan 2010
• To effectively handle incoming calls from clients with data/internet queries. • To effectively handle incoming calls from high valued customers who are on postpaid/talk time standard. • To Troubleshoot and configure GPRS/EDGE modems. • Troubleshooting and configuring wimax/broadband modems. • Troubleshooting and configuration of bulk internet bandwidth (BIB) using tools like Alverister, putty, packet shaper • Troubleshooting and configuration skills of CDMA data modems. • To troubleshoot and handle any configuration regarding blackberry phones. • To log and responding to tickets on service desk regarding GPRS, blackberry, CDMA, internet bandwidth, fixed lines and many others. • To effectively handle incoming calls regarding fixed lines. Show less
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Education
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2016 - 2018
Uganda Martyrs University
Master's degree in information Systems, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance -
Makerere University
Bachelor's degree, Information Technology
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