Tinashe Maobvera

Cybersecurity Analyst Intern

NextGen

Gauteng

01.2023 - 01.2025

Assisted in the development and enforcement of security policies related to mobile devices and remote access, safeguarding sensitive data.
Participated in penetration testing exercises to assess the effectiveness of current security measures and recommend improvements.
Participated in tabletop exercises designed to simulate real-world cyber-attack scenarios, enhancing preparedness levels among team members.
Contributed to end-user security awareness training programs, promoting a strong organizational security culture.
Collaborated with IT team to identify potential security risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Evaluated new cybersecurity tools and technologies, ensuring that the organization remained up-to-date on industry best practices.
Assisted in the development of cybersecurity policies and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Conducted regular audits of user accounts and access permissions, mitigating unauthorized access risks.
Assisted in coordinating disaster recovery exercises to test system backup plans and ensure business continuity during a cyber-attack event.
Enhanced network security by conducting vulnerability assessments and implementing recommended patches.
Conducted security audits to identify vulnerabilities.
Recommend improvements in security systems and procedures.
Increased organizational resilience to cyber threats, leading initiative for adoption of multi-factor authentication across all systems.
Reinforced data privacy, assisting in compliance with relevant regulations and standards such as GDPR and CCPA.
Optimized firewall configurations, significantly reducing unauthorized access attempts.