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katoxiv/README.md

Hi, ... I`m Joshua Kato

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.

๐Ÿš€ Key Highlights

  • ๐Ÿ”’ Securing Multi-Cloud Platforms: Currently working on a Microsoft project to secure multi-cloud environments.
  • ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธ SOC Analyst Expertise: Formerly involved in an IBM project focusing on threat detection and response.
  • ๐Ÿ’ป System Administration: Adept at optimizing system performance and ensuring operational excellence.
  • ๐ŸŽ“ Advanced Education: M.Sc. in Cyber Security Analytics from the University of Exeter.
  • ๐Ÿ“Š Technical Proficiency: Extensive experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, and ITSM technologies.

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Tech Stack

  • 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

๐Ÿ† Certifications

  • Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
  • IBM Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Google IT Support

๐Ÿ’ผ Featured Projects

Secure & Soar: Cloud Scalability & Efficiency with Microsoft

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).

Automating Security at the Speed of Business with IBM

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.

High Performance Computing with Google

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.

๐Ÿ“š Education

  • M.Sc. in Cyber Security Analytics (Merit) - University of Exeter (2022-2023)
  • B.Sc. in Applied Information Technology (First Class) - ISBAT University (2018-2021)

๐Ÿ“ซ Connect with Me


๐Ÿ’ก "In cybersecurity, the challenge isn't just managing vulnerabilitiesโ€”it's outpacing adversaries. My commitment is to continuous learning and innovation, ensuring the safety of digital assets."

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