Charles Kumah

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About Charles Kumah

Greetings and thank you for visiting Charles's profile! Charles Kumah is a cybersecurity professional with over 15 years of experience, having a strong educational background from Virginia Union University in Business Administration and George Mason University in Criminal Justice. Currently serving as a Senior Network Consultant at Shipshape IT, Charles specializes in network security, compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS and HIPAA, vulnerability management, and security strategy. With certifications in MCSE, MCP, A+, ITILv3, and Azure AZ 900, he has the technical knowledge required to tackle complicated cybersecurity concerns. In his current role, Charles contributes to developing, defining, and enforcing information security policies to support business operations and technology implementations. He coordinates group-wide and company-wide information security matters, oversees incident response and disaster recovery exercises, and manages email migrations and server upgrades across all locations and users. Key Expertise & Contribution: Cybersecurity Compliance Frameworks - PCI DSS, HIPAA Network Security Architecture Vulnerability Management Strategic Security Planning & Development Cloud Security Solutions Azure AZ 900 MCSE MCP + Internet Charles's proactive approach to identifying, controlling, and documenting information and cyber vulnerabilities ensures that proper mitigation measures are in place to minimize risks effectively. His journey in cybersecurity began as an Operations Manager at OCTO/DC Government, where he provided guidance and oversight on all operations related to networking and information security. He later served as an IT/Operations Manager at Resse Management Group, supervising developing, and implementing help desk and security policies to ensure PCI compliance. Throughout his career, he has constantly proved his ability to analyze, assess, and mitigate security threats while staying up-to-date on growing legislative and regulatory developments in the cybersecurity world. Committed to improving cybersecurity measures and protecting organizational assets, Charles is a valuable asset in any cybersecurity role. With a proven track record of accomplishments and a passion for continuous learning and growth, he is ready to make significant contributions to cybersecurity for years to come. Let's connect and collaborate on strengthening your organization's cybersecurity strategy together.