KYLE DU TOIT

Cloud Security Engineer / Apex Group Ltd

Experienced and detail-oriented Cloud Security Engineer with expertise in securing cloud environments and leveraging security technologies such as Mimecast, Netskope, Tessian, Qualys, Cybsafe, and Microsoft Defender.

Skilled in implementing, managing, and optimizing security solutions to protect organizational assets from a wide range of cyber threats.

Adept at identifying vulnerabilities, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring the security of cloud infrastructures in alignment with industry best practices and compliance requirements.

Key Projects

• Apex Group Ltd:
• Mimecast Email Security Implementation:

Spearheaded the deployment of Mimecast to secure the organization’s email infrastructure, implementing advanced threat protection policies to mitigate phishing, malware, and spam attacks, significantly reducing the risk of email-based threats.

• Netskope DLP Implementation:

Executed the configuration and deployment of Netskope Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions, enabling real-time visibility and control over cloud application usage and ensuring compliance with internal data protection policies.

• Tessian AI-Driven Security Policies:

Developed and implemented machine learning-based security policies using Tessian to protect against social engineering and phishing attacks. Optimized behavioral analytics to minimize false positives and strengthen the overall security framework.

• Qualys Vulnerability Management Implementation:

Led the rollout of Qualys vulnerability management solutions, enabling proactive vulnerability scanning, risk assessment, and remediation across cloud and on-premise systems. Collaborated with internal teams to prioritize and address critical security issues.

• Phishing/Spoofing Attack Simulations on Cybsafe:

Conducted simulated phishing and spoofing attacks using Cybsafe to raise awareness and test the effectiveness of security training programs. Evaluated employee response and implemented targeted training to improve user resilience against social engineering attacks.

• Microsoft Security Policies Implementation:

Orchestrated the deployment and management of Microsoft security solutions, including Azure, Intune, Entra, and Microsoft Defender, ensuring secure device management, identity protection, and endpoint security across the organization’s ecosystem.

Quodes Solutions / Cyber Security Engineer

• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+) with expertise in Cyber Security Strategy and Linux Administration.
• Proficient in Network Security, Penetration Testing, and Intrusion Detection Systems.
• Experience in Vulnerability Management, Risk Assessment, and Firewall Configuration.
• Skilled in Security Patch Management and Incident Response.
• Proven ability to identify and mitigate system vulnerabilities using advanced Ethical Hacking techniques.
• Adept at conducting comprehensive penetration tests to preemptively address potential security breaches.
• Expert in formulating and executing measures to bolster cybersecurity defenses and maintain system integrity.
• Advanced proficiency in enterprise security, crafting dynamic defense strategies to counteract emerging cyber threats.
• I have also spent countless hours on TryHackMe websites learning how to hack windows/Linux machines to get a better understanding of how big the attack surface of different platforms is.

Key Projects

Quodes Solutions: • Security Software Implementation: Led the successful implementation and integration of various security tools and technologies, including Zimbra, OpenDNS, pfSense, Fortinet, Cisco Firewall/Switches iptables, Wazuh, Elastic Stack, and OpenVAS, to enhance the organisation’s security posture and threat detection capabilities.