Qudus Yusuff
About Qudus Yusuff
Qudus Yusuff is a Cyber Security Engineer with extensive experience in security assessments and compliance. He has worked for several organizations, including ManTech, Securicon, and Coalfire, where he develops security plans and conducts vulnerability assessments.
Current Role at Coalfire
Qudus Yusuff has been employed as a Cyber Security Engineer at Coalfire since 2020. In this role, he conducts security audits and vulnerability scans for clients within the Federal Risk Management Services Division. He is responsible for creating Security Test and Assessment Plans (ST&A), Security Requirements Traceability Matrix (SRTM), and Security Assessment Reports (SAR). His work involves managing vendor relationships and ensuring effective communication regarding service level agreements. Yusuff also performs compliance and vulnerability assessments using NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-53a methodologies.
Previous Experience in Cyber Security
Prior to his current position, Qudus Yusuff held several roles in the cyber security field. He worked as a Cyber Security Engineer at Securicon, LLC for 7 months in 2020. Before that, he served as an Operations Tools and Sensor Analyst at ManTech for 9 months in 2019. His earlier experience includes working as a Cyber Security Analyst at AlliedBarton Security Services for 1 year and as an Information Assurance Analyst at Whelan Security for 4 years. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of cyber security practices.
Education and Qualifications
Qudus Yusuff earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Agricultural Business and Management from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. His studies spanned from 2001 to 2006, providing him with a solid educational foundation that supports his career in cyber security. This academic background contributes to his analytical skills and understanding of complex systems.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his role as a Cyber Security Engineer, Qudus Yusuff develops and maintains processes, procedures, forms, and templates related to strategic execution planning. He runs SCAP Security Content Automation Protocol benchmarks for STIG compliance audits and performs monthly Network Vulnerability Assessments using the Retina network security scanner. His expertise includes recognizing interconnected systems and their dependencies around versions, patch-level, and vendor support, which is critical for effective security management.