Prince Acheampong works as a system administrator, researcher, and educator, in the field of cybersecurity.
Prince, who graduated from the The University of Cape Coast as the best student in the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, was recognized by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Ghana as an IT Support Specialist to assist in the IT implementation processes of projects in Ghana due to his exceptional IT problem-solving abilities.
Now, Prince spends his days giving support in the management and administration of IT systems and providing IT Security Advisory to the Resilience Against Climate Change (REACH) project's implementation, co-funded by European Union and implemented by GIZ, such as setting up a district data infrastructure for the Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies and managing IT systems. He spends the night tearing apart boxes and protecting small businesses from cyberattacks while also coordinating technical issues concerning technology, procedures, and user security.
Prince uses a cloud infrastructure for his training and enjoys using TryHackMe, HackTheBox, LetsDefend and other platforms that replicate real-world security breaches.
Here are some key highlights from his profile:
Experience:
- Worked as an IT Specialist for GIZ Ghana, implementing and improving information security practices.
- Conducted penetration testing for various clients, identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in web applications, APIs, networks, and Active Directory.
- Served as a Cybersecurity Administrator and Analyst for CodersWhoTravel Inc., performing web application security testing, vulnerability assessments, and system administration tasks.
Technical Skills:
- Proficient in penetration testing methodologies and tools like Nmap, Burp Suite, SQLmap, etc.
- Experienced in web application security, network security, incident response, and vulnerability assessment.
- Skilled in system administration, including Linux servers and Microsoft products.
Education and Certifications:
- Holds a BSc. Information Technology from the University of Cape Coast.
- Earned certifications like CompTIA Security+, Certified in Cybersecurity (ISC2), and CRITAC ACM Professional.
Research:
- Currently researching ways to strengthen web application firewall (WAF) security and privacy at the ACM - CRITAC Chapter.
- Previously conducted research on the implementation of information security management systems and music information retrieval systems.
Overall, Prince Acheampong is a highly skilled and experienced cybersecurity professional with a strong educational background and a passion for research.