Ladeinde Akerele, Cap
About Ladeinde Akerele, Cap
Ladeinde Akerele is an Information Systems Security Officer with extensive knowledge of the Risk Management Framework and NIST publications. He has strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills and has worked at Coalfire since 2019, holding a DHS Security Clearance at the High Risk Public Trust level.
Work at Coalfire
Ladeinde Akerele has been serving as an Information Systems Security Officer at Coalfire since 2019. In this role, he operates within the Washington D.C. Metro Area, focusing on the continuous monitoring of security activities in compliance with FRTIB and NIST requirements. He supports system owners and project teams by integrating security and privacy requirements into their processes. Akerele is responsible for developing system security assessment and authorization documentation, coordinating their review and approval. He also acts as a liaison between the Information Assurance Division and project teams during audit and assessment activities.
Education and Expertise
Ladeinde Akerele holds an Associate's degree in General Studies from Howard Community College, where he studied from 2013 to 2015. He furthered his education at Towson University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from 2016 to 2018. His academic background complements his extensive knowledge of the Risk Management Framework process and associated NIST publications. Akerele possesses strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, which enhance his effectiveness in his current role.
Background
Before joining Coalfire, Ladeinde Akerele worked as a Compliance Analyst at Franklin & Turner from 2018 to 2019 in the Baltimore, Maryland Area. This position provided him with valuable experience in compliance and security analysis. He holds a DHS Security Clearance at the High Risk Public Trust level, which underscores his capability to handle sensitive information and responsibilities in security-related roles.
Achievements
In his role as Information Systems Security Officer, Ladeinde Akerele has developed system security assessment and authorization documentation, ensuring compliance with security standards. He coordinates with system owners and project teams to identify and mitigate security issues during testing cycles, audits, and continuous monitoring activities. His contributions serve to strengthen the overall security posture of the systems he oversees.