CYBERSECURITY & IT Professional

I'm Richmond Duah.
A Cybersecurity and IT Professional.

Passionate about securing digital assets and building robust security infrastructures. With hands-on experience in security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response, I transform vulnerabilities into fortified defenses.

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CompTIA Security+
Certified 2025
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About Me

Professional Summary

Cybersecurity professional with hands-on experience in security monitoring, vulnerability assessment, incident response, and IT system protection. Skilled in analyzing logs, detecting threats, and strengthening network security through both real-world IT roles and a dedicated home lab SOC environment.

CompTIA Security+ certified, with strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to identifying vulnerabilities and improving security posture. My experience spans from managing broadcast IT systems to implementing security frameworks and conducting comprehensive risk assessments.

3+
Years Experience

Education & Certification

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BSc Information Technology

Knutsford University College, Accra (2019–2023)

FGPA: 3.54

Relevant coursework: Computer Crime, Forensics & Auditing, Network Security, Database Management, IT Project Management

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CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701)

Issued 2025

Security operations & monitoring, Incident response & digital forensics, Network defense & access control, Risk management & security architecture

Virtual Experience Programs

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Datacom - Cyber Security Operations Job Simulation

Forage • Issued November 2025

Credential ID: gBghHDuWusGA9lh8

Skills: Risk Management

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Forage Academy - Data Labeling Job Simulation

Forage • Issued November 2025

Credential ID: SYtrgwrcmT6Lwz4To

Skills: Data Privacy, PII Protection, AI Ethics

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Tata - Cybersecurity Analyst Job Simulation

Forage • Issued November 2025

Credential ID: EZMoNtPE89X8Jb8XG

Skills: Identity and Access Management (IAM), Security Best Practices

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Mastercard - Cybersecurity Job Simulation

Forage • Issued November 2025

Credential ID: PPk7ehqDB9PeETE29

Skills: Phishing Detection, Security Awareness Training

Professional Experience

Organizations I've contributed to in the past

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October 2024 - Present

Feelance IT Support and Cybersecurity Consultant

Self-Employed

  • IT Infrastructure Support & Maintenance
  • Security Configuration & System Hardening
  • Security Monitoring & Incident Response
  • Security Awareness Training & Policy Development
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November 2023 - October 2024

Technical Staff & Assistant Video Editor

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation – Garden City TV

  • Monitored and maintained broadcast & IT systems, ensuring uptime and system integrity
  • Applied cybersecurity hygiene, including secure file transfers and access control
  • Supported system upgrades, software troubleshooting, and workflow security
  • Ensured systems complied with internal policies and safe data handling procedures
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January 2022 - November 2023

IT Consultant

Kumasi Roman Catholic Girls' JHS

  • Conducted security checks on school IT systems and enforced data protection practices
  • Implemented secure user access management procedures
  • Provided staff training on cybersecurity best practices and safe internet usage
  • Managed network security controls and responded to security-related issues

Featured Projects

Cybersecurity work I'm proud of

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SOC Lab

Home Lab SOC Environment

Deployed a virtual network using VirtualBox with Windows, Linux, and Kali nodes. Configured a mini SOC environment using Splunk and ELK to simulate SIEM monitoring, log analysis, and alert triage.

Splunk ELK Stack VirtualBox Threat Analysis
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Virtual Experience

Mastercard Cybersecurity Program

Served as an analyst on Mastercard's Security Awareness Team. Identified and reported security threats such as phishing. Analyzed business areas needing robust security training and implemented training procedures.

Phishing Detection Security Awareness Training Implementation
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Investigation

Datacom Cybersecurity Simulation

Investigated a cyberattack and produced a comprehensive report documenting findings. Outlined key recommendations to improve client's cybersecurity posture and conducted comprehensive risk assessment.

Incident Response Risk Assessment Report Writing
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IAM

Tata Security Analyst Simulation

Collaborated with Cybersecurity Consulting team on identity and access management (IAM). Acquired expertise in IAM principles, cybersecurity best practices, and strategic alignment with business objectives.

IAM Best Practices Documentation
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AI Operations

Forage Data Labeling Simulation

Worked as Data Labeling Analyst reviewing customer support messages. Classified messages for Intent, Sentiment, and PII using consistent labeling schema. Evaluated edge cases and maintained data consistency.

PII Protection Data Privacy AI Ethics

Core Competencies

Security Monitoring

SIEM (Splunk)
Log Analysis
Alert Triage
IDS/IPS (Snort, Suricata)

Threat Detection & Analysis

Network Traffic Analysis
Wireshark
Malware Behavior Analysis
Endpoint Security

Vulnerability Assessment

Nmap
GVM/Nessus
System Hardening
Configuration Review

Tools & Technologies

Splunk ELK Stack Suricata Snort Nmap Wireshark GVM Nessus Windows Server Linux Kali Python PowerShell Bash

Let's Connect

Feel free to reach out for opportunities or collaborations