Leonard Lumati
Information Security Officer
About me
Information Security Officer with 4+ years of experience safeguarding critical infrastructure across research and enterprise environments. Currently leading cybersecurity operations at the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, specializing in Network Security, threat detection, and response. CompTIA Security+ and CCNA certified, I possess a proven track record of implementing robust security frameworks and reducing security incidents.
Skills
Work Experience
Information Security Officer
Kenya Marine And Fisheries Research Institute KMFRI
2025-11-18
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Present
I manage cybersecurity operations to protect critical marine research and enterprise infrastructure across terrestrial and marine environments. I architected a secure infrastructure using firewalls, VPNs, and AWS, implemented a NIST-aligned governance framework, and leveraged SIEM tools like Splunk for threat hunting and incident response. My proactive approach reduced security incidents and Mean Time To Recovery (MTTR) by 40% each, remediated 95% of critical vulnerabilities within SLAs, and decreased phishing susceptibility by 60%, all while maintaining 99.9% uptime for essential research systems.
ICT Specialist
OpasSecure LTD
2024-03-18
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2025-11-11
As a remote ICT Specialist & Security Consultant at OpasSecure Limited from August 2024 to November 2025, I delivered comprehensive cybersecurity services and IT solutions to over 15 diverse clients, successfully achieving a 40% average reduction in operational risk and a 95% SLA compliance rate. I architected secure network infrastructures and developed standardized ransomware recovery protocols that improved disaster recovery efficiency by 30% while managing over 30 technical projects with 100% on-time delivery and maintaining a 4.8/5 client satisfaction rating.
Education
Bsc Information Security And Forensics
Bachelors
2018-05-03
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2022-12-02
Focus: Core coursework focused on the fundamentals of securing information systems, digital forensic investigation techniques, and legal aspects of cybersecurity.
Applied Skills: Developed practical knowledge through rigorous cybersecurity projects, simulating real-world scenarios in Active Directory security, SOC monitoring, and penetration testing.
Honors & awards
CyberSecurity Swara Course
2026-03-06
Awarded for mastering cybersecurity fundamentals and advanced techniques through rigorous hands-on training.
CCNA
2023-12-12
Earned the widely-recognized Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification, validating comprehensive knowledge and skills in networking fundamentals, network access, IP connectivity, IP services, security fundamentals, and automation and programmability. This certification confirms foundational competence in configuring and securing intricate network infrastructures, including firewalls and VPNs, which is essential for ensuring robust and reliable information security operations within diverse enterprise environments.