Tnsae Zerfu


Location

Alexandria, VA
Education
    George Mason University
    June 2024 - May 2026
    expected degree
    Bachelor's
    major
    Cyber Security Systems
Work Experience
    Security Education and Awareness
    February 2021 - present
    company
    Security Education and Awareness
    overview
    - February 2021 - present - Orchestrated the policy management lifecycle process, resulting in the development, implementation, and communication of 30 - Spearheaded security governance activities, overseeing communication about 15+ security policies, standards, and control - Conducted continuous assessment of 20+ existing policies, enhancing accuracy and relevance, which led to a 20% reduction in policy violations and exceptions - Identified, assessed, and reported on 50+ security risks across the enterprise, facilitating risk decisions and remediation plans - Communicated risks to both technical and non-technical audiences - Developed 10+ metrics for management by analyzing IT security controls and risk exposure, resulting in a 15% improvement in overall security posture - Initiated 10+ client security reviews, collaborating with the security team, and driving the development of remediation plans as - Directed the organization-wide security awareness program, leading to a 25% increase in employee awareness of information - Created and reported on 15+ phishing simulations and other social engineering campaigns, increasing security awareness and engagement by 30 - Developed 20+ pieces of security awareness content, training, and campaigns, reaching 500+ employees across multiple - Established and executed organizational goals and objectives for CSAT, resulting in a 30% increase in cybersecurity awareness - Fostered cross-functional collaboration, optimizing existing training methodologies and resources, which led to a 20% reduction in costs - Collaborated with technical teams to identify, create, and enhance training materials, including ten courses and fifteen user guides - Evaluated training deliveries, maintaining a consistent 95% satisfaction rate among participants - Worked closely with the training design team to implement effective communications programming, driving a 25% boost in employee engagement - Provided comprehensive administrative support for the training team, streamlining reporting procedures and reducing administrative
Skills
Languages
AmharicEnglish
Skills
Administrative OperationsAdobeAdvertising CampaignsAttention to DetailBlogging SkillsCommunication SkillsComputer ProgrammingComputer SecurityCritical ThinkingCurriculum DevelopmentDatabasesEmployee EngagementExpertise in CommunicationsGhost (Backup Software)GovernanceGraphic DesignHigher-Order ThinkingHTMLKnowledge of CampaignsLogistics OperationsMetricsMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordOrganization DevelopmentPhishingPolicy GovernancePresentationsProgramming ToolsQuality ManagementRisk AnalysisSafety PrinciplesSecurity AwarenessSecurity ControlsSecurity PoliciesSecurity Support Provider InterfaceSelf MotivationSimulationsSocial EngineeringSQL DatabasesStreamlineSurveysTeam WorkingTraining ActivitiesTrustworthinessWikis