Passionate Information Security Professional with notable success in strategizing for institutional security awareness and communication. Working experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting solutions protecting networks, systems and information assets. Expertise in consulting with business units on effective security best practices. Excel at performing in-depth security assessments to evaluate compliance conditions with various regulations, laws, and standards. Experience in developing IT policies, procedures, guidelines, standards, and other documentation. Hands-on involvement in Vulnerability Management. Outstanding project and program leader skilled in managing, motivating and guiding teams. Able to thrive in fast-paced and challenging environments where accuracy and efficiency matter.

Krista Mikaële Théodore
INFORMATION SECURITY PROFESSIONAL
Phone:
657.200.8605
Email:

EXPERIENCE
9/2017-Present
Cyber Security Analyst
MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
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Operates within the Information Technology Security team, with primary emphasis on daily monitoring, investigations, along with interviews to gather information related to potential security breaches.
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Monitors, investigates, and reports incidents of suspicious activity or possible compromises to Manager, IT Security.
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Responsible for proactively analyzing events from privacy and security monitoring systems to identify potential threats, risk or breaches and takes the necessary approach to reduce their likelihood.
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Performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information and assets from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction.
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Assists with implementation of counter-measures or mitigating controls.
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Provides input into tactical security initiatives and assists with maintaining Information Security Policies and Standards.
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Completes tasks designed to ensure security of the organization's systems and assets.
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
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Information Security, Compliance, and Assurance
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Payment Card Industry (PCI) Professional
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Performed university-wide security assessments to evaluate compliance conditions with various regulations, laws and standards.
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Consulted with university entities and business units on effective security practices, and strategize on potential remediation efforts.
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Strategized for institutional security awareness and communication
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Established formal security awareness program
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Inaugurated University of Miami’s free annual cybersecurity conference for South Florida Info. Sec. Professionals
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Instituted National Cyber Awareness Month program
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Erected the University of Miami IT Security Website
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Developed IT policies, procedures, guidelines and standards
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Performed vulnerability scanning of enterprise assets
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Review unsupported hardware/hard drive purchase and server access requests
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Monitored unauthorized access and inquires to payroll and financial systems
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Supervised Information Security Interns
10/2013-9/2017
IT Security Engineer
6/2011-8/2011
IT Intern
OUR KIDS OF MIAMI-DADE & MONROE, INC.
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Edited and organized policy and procedure documents supported and enforced by the Florida Department of Children and Families
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Shadowed senior executive meetings discussing business and IT strategic initiatives
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Reviewed audited agencies
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Authored Parent/Teen internet communication awareness document
6/2010-8/2010
IT Compliance Intern
ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES, LTD.
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Established Information Security Awareness Newsletter
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Installed Cisco VPN, RSA Software and soft token
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Monitored direct database access
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Supervised AWARE Hotline for any interruption in service or unauthorized access (hotline set up by a third-party provider for RCCL employees to report/communicate potentially harmful, unethical, and illegal activity).
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Updated ITLC Policy Repository
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Edited procedure documents
EDUCATION
2017, 2018
Information Security Training
SEC504: HACKER TOOLS, TECHNIQUES, EXPLOITS, & INCIDENT HANDLING
The SANS Institute
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Facilitator - SANS Atlanta 2018
SEC401: SECURITY ESSENTIALS BOOTCAMP STYLE
The SANS Institute
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Facilitator - SANS Atlanta 2017
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Florida International University, Chapman Graduate School of Business, 3.97
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Honored with the FIU Business MSIS Fall 2016 Citizenship Award & Highest GPA Award
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Nominated for FIU World's Ahead Graduate
2015-2016
Master of Science
2009-2013
Concurrent Bachelor of Science
SECURITY & RISK ANALYSIS: Information and Cyber Security
INFORMATION SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY: Integration and Application
The Pennsylvania State University, 3.64
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The Mildred S. Bunton and Calvin H. Waller Undergraduate Fellow
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ITWomen Scholarship Recipient
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College of Information Sciences and Technology Scholarship Recipient
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Gamma Tau Phi, IST Honor Society
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National Honor Society of Leadership and Success
CERTIFICATIONS
Global Information Assurance Certification Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)


Certified Security Compliance Specialist
CompTIA Security+ ce
Global Information Assurance Certification Security Essentials (GSEC)



Payment Card Industry
Professional
NSTISSI No. 4011 Information Systems Security (INFOSEC) Professional
Qualys Certified Specialist - Vulnerability Management

Cybrary Micro Certifications:
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TCP/IP Skill Certification
SKILLS HIGHLIGHT
Haitian Creole - Fluent
Network and System Security
Data Loss Prevention
Incident Response
Security Awareness & Education
Vulnerability Managment
Risk Management
Communication
Team Building
Consulting
Strategy
Leadership
Public Speaking
Training
FEATURES
DARK READING
"10 More Women in Security You May Not Know But Should"
PENN STATE | NEWS
IST grad passionate about technology, shrinking gender gap in IT
#WeCyberToo Talent Spotlight
HiddenCyberFigures.com - PAYING IT FORWARD: CELEBRATING & EDUCATING #HIDDENFIGURES IN CYBER SECURITY
FRAUVIS Podcast
Inspirational Stories of Black Women in Tech
Interview with Naya Moss, Founder + CEO, FRAUVIS: The community and platform for elevating black women in tech

2018 Storytellers Winner
A Celebration of Women’s Stories presented by Target and the Conference for Women
Women of Wonder Career Panel
2016 NAF Mega Student Industry Conference “Paving the Way to a Future Career.”
INVOLVEMENTS
ITWomen Role Model Speakers Program
Sharing expertise and experience with local middle and high school girls interested in IT and engineering related careers, in order to reach their full potential and to make inroads to closing the gender gap in these fields.
Technology & Digital Immigrants Project
Providing education, training, and awareness to individuals born before the widespread adoption of digital technology.
Project Semicolon
Presenting hope and love for those who are struggling with depression, suicide, addiction, and self-injury.
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IT Women Board Member and Alumni Network, VP
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Information Systems Security Association
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Healthcare Information and Management
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Miami Electronic Crimes Task Force
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InfraGard – Partnership for Protection
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Alta Associates’ Executive Women’s Forum
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
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Sweetheart of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.