James Kenney

Background

About James Kenney

I am a Certified Information Systems Auditor and Security Awareness Professional with a track record of success in increasing confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and IT systems by developing and implementing robust security measures. My background lies in designing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies, conducting risk assessments, managing vulnerabilities, and orchestrating effective incident response plans. I possess strong communication, presentation, analytical, project management, and creative problem-solving skills. Following are some of the highlights of my career: Completely revamped computer-based security training program by developing and implementing a workable program directly applicable to the Bank's environment, standards, and policies in collaboration with training staff. Led the InfoSec department's portion of the Bank's initiative to implement data loss prevention (DLP) by collaborating with vendor, creating test files, and conducting rigorous testing against the DLP module during live calls. Elevated the Bank's security posture by producing monthly security articles, conducting phishing simulations, executing social engineering testing, and implementing stringent workstation locking/clean desk evaluations during branch office visits. Supported the Director of Information Security by efficiently collecting audit and regulatory requests for the 2021, 2022, and 2023 examinations. Conducted the Bank's annual FFIEC Cyber Assessment Tool (CAT) assessment for 2021 and 2022. Prepared quarterly Risk Management Committee reports, annual GLBA Reports to the Board, and quarterly FDIC Incident reports. Technical Expertise: Ubuntu Linux, Metasploit Framework, Nmap, Wireshark, OPNsense, Fiserv DNA Core Banking System, LogRhythm SIEM, KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training, KnowBe4 PhishER, Varonis DatAdvantage Please don’t hesitate to send me a message via LinkedIn messaging or email (info@jwkenney.com).