Slunk
Lucky Nkabinde
Cybersecurity Analyst
Randburg
Summary
Cybersecurity Strategist leveraging a background in fast-paced advertising to bring a unique blend of creative thinking and strategic problem-solving to digital defense. Highly proficient in core competencies like fraud detection, data analysis, and incident response, gained through intensive, practical simulations and advanced certification programs. Ready to tackle complex security challenges with an innovative approach.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Photographer /DTP Operator
Ogilvy & Mather
02.2016 - Current
- Innovative professional adept at blending design, photography, and desktop publishing skills to showcase products in visually compelling and marketable ways.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Datacom
11.2025 - 11.2025
- Completed a simulation focused on how Datacom's cybersecurity team helps protect it's clients
- Investigated a cyberattack and produced a comprehensive report documenting findings and outlining key recommendations to improve a client's cybersecurity posture
- Conducted a comprehensive risk assessment
Cybersecurity Support
Deloitte
10.2025 - 10.2025
- Completed a job simulation involving reading web activity logs
- Supported a client in a cyber security breach
- Answered questions to identify suspicious user activity
- Attended and contributed to independent reviews for classified cybersecurity support and sustainment.
- Collaborated with information system owners, contracting officers and finance to maintain required level of cybersecurity support and funding.
- Led training sessions for staff members, promoting a strong cybersecurity culture within the organization.
- Bolstered team morale and productivity by offering support, guidance, and assistance with complex tasks when needed.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Commonwealth Bank
08.2025 - 08.2025
- Completed a job simulation involving the role of a cybersecurity generalist, specializing in fraud detection and prevention for Commonwealth Bank's Cybersecurity team.
- Developed skills in building data visualization dashboards using Splunk to uncover patterns and insights in historical customer data, aiding in fraud detection.
- Demonstrated the ability to respond effectively to cybersecurity incidents, including notifying relevant teams, collecting information, containing and stopping attacks, and aiding in recovery efforts.
- Enhanced security awareness expertise by designing infographics promoting best practices for secure password management, following Australian Cybersecurity Centre advice.
- Performed regular reviews of user access rights, minimizing the risk posed by insider threats or compromised accounts.
- Analyzed security incidents post-resolution, identifying areas for improvement in both technical controls and incident response processes.
- Reduced risk of cyber attacks by conducting regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
- Enhanced network security by implementing advanced threat detection and prevention systems.
Education
Diploma - Information Technology Management
Alison University
03.2024
Foundation of Cybersecurity - undefined
Google/Coursera
07.2025
Google Cybersecurity Certificate - undefined
Google/Coursera
06.2025
Diploma - Information Technology Management for Chief Information Officer
University of the Witswatersrand
07.2024
Skills
Compliance Management
Creative Thinking
Data Visualization
Incident Management
Incident Response
Log Analysis
Problem Solving
Computer Networking
Analytical Skills
Communication
Information Security
Certification
Cybersecurity Awareness
Software
Microsoft Suit
Google Cloud
Microsoft Azure
Wireshark
Adobe Creative Suit
Timeline
Cisco introduction to Cybersecurity
11-2025
Cybersecurity Analyst
Datacom
11.2025 - 11.2025
Cybersecurity Support
Deloitte
10.2025 - 10.2025
Cybersecurity Analyst
Commonwealth Bank
08.2025 - 08.2025
Photographer /DTP Operator
Ogilvy & Mather
02.2016 - Current
Foundation of Cybersecurity - undefined
Google/Coursera
Google Cybersecurity Certificate - undefined
Google/Coursera
Diploma - Information Technology Management for Chief Information Officer
University of the Witswatersrand
Diploma - Information Technology Management
Alison University