Bakare Muideen Abiola BMA

I am a professional with expertise in information systems and security audit, cybersecurity, governance risk and compliance (GRC), information assurance, and IT Service Management. I have experience working as an internal and external IT auditor, where I was responsible for reviewing critical controls implemented to protect information assets and mitigate risks within an IT control environment. I have the requisite knowledge and skills to drive an organisation towards its IT and overall goals.

I am a professional with expertise in information security audit, cybersecurity, governance risk and compliance, information assurance, and IT Service Management. I have experience working as an internal and external IT auditor, reviewing critical controls to protect information assets and mitigate risks. I have the requisite knowledge and skills to drive an organisation towards its goals. 
In my previous role,

- I Performed risk-based audits to evaluate controls and processes.
-Conducted Audits of new and existing systems to ensure compliance with security standards. 
- Ensured compliance with policies and guidelines to protect information and digital assets.
 - Executed Internal audit engagements as designed. 
- Performed walk through to determine compliance with SOX, and documents & present my findings.
- Performed Gap assessments and Suggest changes to help achieve organisational goals. 

- Coordinated IT general controls reviews covering Access controls, Change management and operations. 
- Benchmark the system against ISO 27001, NIST, and COBIT Framework (Aligning Governance with Management goals).  

In my current role, 

- Perform security Risk assessments based on best practices Using ISO, 270001,  
- Reviewing ELC, ITGC and ITAP Controls. 
- Support Risk management processes and recommend my findings to senior management.  
- Support corporate clients on PCI DSS compliance standards by performing readiness assessments.  

Istanbul Aydin Univeristy, Turkey

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Olabisi Onabanjo University

• BSc. Business Administration

ISACA

• Certified Information Security Auditor.