I am passionate about safeguarding digital landscapes with a robust expertise in cloud security, SOC operations, and system administration. My technical proficiency, coupled with sharp analytical skills, drives my mission to fortify security postures and protect valuable digital assets.
- 🔒 Securing Multi-Cloud Platforms: Currently working on a Microsoft project to secure multi-cloud environments.
- 🕵️ SOC Analyst Expertise: Formerly involved in an IBM project focusing on threat detection and response.
- 💻 System Administration: Adept at optimizing system performance and ensuring operational excellence.
- 🎓 Advanced Education: M.Sc. in Cyber Security Analytics from the University of Exeter.
- 📊 Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and ITSM technologies.
- Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS
- Security Tools: Splunk, Kibana, Sentinel, Zscaler, VirusTotal
- Programming: Python, SQL, C/C++
- Containerization: Docker
- Operating Systems: Linux, Windows, MacOS
- Frameworks: MITRE ATT&CK, ITIL, NIST, OWASP, GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO, STRIDE
- Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
- IBM Cybersecurity Analyst
- Google IT Support
Nov 2023 - Present
- Migrated on-premises data to multi-cloud platforms, minimizing downtime and reducing the attack surface.
- Implemented temporary security credentials to enhance access control.
- Secured data in transit using TLS over HTTPS.
- Automated threat responses with playbooks, significantly lowering Mean Time to Detect (MTTD) and Mean Time to Respond (MTTR).
Apr 2022 - Sept 2023
- Conducted daily malware analysis and sandbox testing to identify and mitigate threats.
- Performed vulnerability assessments and prioritized remediation efforts.
- Enhanced security through robust password hashing and data encryption.
- Developed security dashboards to streamline operations.
- Led penetration testing and phishing simulations to strengthen defenses.
Mar 2018 - Dec 2021
- Engineered and optimized over 100 high-performance computing systems.
- Scaled operations to enhance capacity and minimize downtime.
- Enforced access control measures and multi-factor authentication (MFA) for regulatory compliance.
- Increased server uptime by 7% through proactive maintenance strategies.
- M.Sc. in Cyber Security Analytics (Merit) - University of Exeter (2022-2023)
- B.Sc. in Applied Information Technology (First Class) - ISBAT University (2018-2021)
- Email: katocxl@gmail.com
- Phone: +44 7342 763585
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joshua-kato-muwanguzi
- GitHub: github.com/katoxiv
💡 "In cybersecurity, the challenge isn't just managing vulnerabilities—it's outpacing adversaries. My commitment is to continuous learning and innovation, ensuring the safety of digital assets."