Information Security Risk Cover Letter

Please consider me for the information security risk opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for technical support/system administration for enterprise security tools such as file integrity monitoring software, web application firewalls, file encryption, data loss prevention, and host based intrusion detection/advanced persistent threat software.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience in developing, documenting and maintaining information security policies, processes, procedures and standards
• Experience with information security/risk management frameworks, such as COBIT, ISO and NIST
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of project management, and experience with creating project plans, forecasting resource utilization and managing project execution
• Experience in collaborating and communicating with senior business leadership
• IT or security certifications in Linux, Windows, network and security
• Understand computer hardware and software, and basic computer networking in a business network environment
• Security tools experience with Anti Virus, firewalls, IPS
• Experience in healthcare, insurance or financial fields preferred

Please consider me for the information security risk opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for special consideration to intrusion detection, finding and fixing unprotected vulnerabilities, and ensuring that remote access points are secure.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Good understanding of business process controls
• Independent/self-starter with a willingness to learn
• Familiarity with Identity and Access Management technology
• Familiarity and working knowledge of Cyber Host Operating Systems, Databases - Oracle, DB2/UDB, MSSQL, Networking Architectures and security functions and capabilities
• Strong knowledge of general enterprise IT concepts, processes, and priorities
• Exceptional leadership abilities to facilitate and encourage team collaboration and support career growth of security staff at various levels of maturity and expertise
• Approach to forecasting risk
• Strong technical background with experience identifying and remediating vulnerabilities

Please consider me for the information security risk opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for planning, implementation, operation and maintenance of the University’s intrusion detection systems (IDS) which are built on a collection of open source and commercial products.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Familiarity with technology and information security
• Thorough knowledge of IT processes and controls and a deep understanding of risk and control frameworks FAIR, NIST, ISO, PCI DSS
• Good understanding of the organization’s goals, objectives, and key cyber threats and risks to those objectives
• Strong process design and engineering experience, LEAN, Six Sigma, CMMI and formal Continuous Process Improvement
• Knowledge of applicable information security standards and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with information security teams to design new solutions by identifying common security gaps and issues
• Respond to inquiries from customers seeking guidance and clarification on security topics
• Responsibilities as needed

In response to your job posting for information security risk, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for enterprise-wide cybersecurity for Retail and Customer Care networks by way of managing firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and security monitoring tools.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Knowledge of national and international regulatory compliance and INFOSEC frameworks such as NIST CSF
• Forward looking with strong understanding of how information security risk impacts the success of the business
• Familiarity with using host/network access controls (e.g., access control list)
• Experience using network protocols (e.g., Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol [TCP/IP], Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol [DHCP]) and directory services (e.g., Domain Name System [DNS])
• Knowledge of common network/data enumeration and attack methods
• Information security policy, standards, and guidelines preparation and maintenance experience
• Information security metrics and status report preparation and maintenance experience
• Experience communicating complex technical subjects in an understandable manner to both technical and non-technical audiences

In response to your job posting for information security risk, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for operational support for the CA-MMIS engagement in the form of threat and vulnerability management, web application assessment, and intrusion detection tasks.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Strong knowledge of industry frameworks, standards and best practices such as NIST CSF, NIST -800-53, ISO 27001/27002, PCI-DSS, CIS Controls, and OWASP
• Familiarity with various Information Security concepts and technologies including firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS, anti-malware, DLP, Encryption, Access Control, SIEM, Web Application Security, and Cloud Security
• Able to confidently and articulate Information Security findings and recommendations to Management
• Preferred - CISSP, CISA, CRISC, GIAC-SEC
• Preferred field of study B.S
• Preferred - CISSP, CISA, CRISC, GIAC-GSEC
• Experience with information security standards, procedures, policy and/or quality assurance
• Technology development and/or Applications/Operational support experience