Brenden Aldridge
Summary
Cyber security professional with a broad range of experience uplifting companies cyber security posture. Proven ability to architect cyber security solutions based on an understanding of both business needs and security objectives. Achievements include cultivating a culture of cyber security awareness resulting in greatly reducing phishing simulation click rate, and playing a pivotal role in obtaining ISO 27001 certification. Proven leadership skills, eager to step into a leadership position.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cyber Security Engineer
GWA Group
01.2023 - Current
- Stood in for the Head of Cyber Security while he was on leave, managing the team and reporting directly to the CIO
- Cultivated a culture of cyber security awareness, resulting in greatly reducing phishing simulation click rate
- Largely responsible for the company achieving ISO 27001 certification, and maintaining certification during surveillance audits
- Implemented cyber security solutions based on an understanding of both business needs and security objectives
- Worked closely with stakeholders to drive cyber security initiatives
- Created reports which went to the level of CIO and the Board Risk Committee
Cyber Security Analyst
Vertex Cyber Security
02.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed client relationships, acting as the main point of contact and managing expectations
- Liaised between clients and internal parties, driving projects and acting as quality control for work being done
- Provided guidance and recommendations from an architectural perspective to help clients find the right solutions
- Managed internal developers, ensuring projects were tracking and removing obstacles
- Mentored internal tester and automated testing, resulting in significant efficiency improvements
Web Developer
Self-employed
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Solely responsible for entire process including creation and hosting of web sites
- Secured websites following reputable frameworks and implementing other security controls such as DKIM/DMARC
Education
Graduate Degree of Cyber Security -
University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Information Technology -
RMIT University
Certification
ISO/IEC 27001 – ISMS Lead Implementer
ALC Training
Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
CompTIA
AZ-500 Azure Security Engineer Associate
Microsoft
AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft
AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft
Timeline
Cyber Security Engineer
GWA Group
01.2023 - Current
Cyber Security Analyst
Vertex Cyber Security
02.2021 - 01.2023
Web Developer
Self-employed
01.2020 - 02.2021
Graduate Degree of Cyber Security -
University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Information Technology -
RMIT University
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