Emmanuella Ebubechukwu

Cybersecurity Professional | Risk & Compliance Analyst in Training | Focused on Policy, Controls & Governance

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About

I am Cybersecurity professional specializing in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), currently enhancing expertise through a Cybersecurity Diploma at AltSchool Africa and GRC training with International Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Academy (ICDFA). Possesses hands-on experience in critical GRC functions including risk identification, inherent risk analysis, risk heatmap development, and control mapping. Eager to leverage strong communication, documentation, and compliance-centric skills developed in previous roles to contribute effectively to a dynamic cybersecurity or risk team as a GRC Analyst.

Work Experience

Administrative & Customer Service Professional

Confidential Employer

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022

Anytown, State, US

Managed diverse administrative functions and provided exceptional customer support, fostering a compliance-driven environment and streamlining operational workflows.

  • Streamlined documentation processes, improving record-keeping accuracy by 15% and ensuring adherence to internal compliance standards.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by effectively resolving inquiries and complaints, contributing to a 10% reduction in escalated issues.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive operational guides, facilitating seamless onboarding for new team members and reducing training time by 20%.
  • Managed sensitive information with discretion, upholding data privacy and confidentiality protocols in daily operations.

Education

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

International Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics Academy (ICDFA)

Jul 2025

Nasarawa, Nigeria

Courses

  • Risk Identification & Analysis
  • Control Frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)
  • Compliance Auditing
  • Security Policy Development

Cybersecurity

AltSchool Africa

Nov 2024

Lagos, Nigeria

Courses

  • Cybersecurity Fundamentals
  • Network Security
  • Information Security Governance
  • Threat Intelligence & Incident Response

Languages

English (Fluent)

Skills

Cybersecurity & GRC

  • Governance
  • Risk Management
  • Compliance
  • Risk Identification
  • Inherent Risk Analysis
  • Risk Heatmaps
  • Control Mapping
  • Information Security
  • Cybersecurity Principles
  • GRC Frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)

Operational & Administrative Support

  • Documentation Management
  • Communication
  • Customer Service
  • Data Confidentiality
  • Process Improvement
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Problem-Solving

Tools & Methodologies

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Risk Assessment Tools
  • Data Analysis (Basic)
  • Reporting