Maria Tadena
About Maria Tadena
Maria Tadena is an Information Security Analyst with extensive experience in verifying the security of third-party vendors and ensuring compliance with security requirements. She has worked at Wedbush Securities since 2018 and has a strong educational background in Information Technology.
Work at Wedbush Securities
Maria Tadena has been employed at Wedbush Securities as an Information Security Analyst since 2018. In this role, she verifies the security of third-party vendors and collaborates with them to ensure compliance with security requirements. She conducts security assessments through vulnerability testing and risk analysis, utilizing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems. Her responsibilities include developing processes for Identity Access Management (IAM) and implementing security policies and procedures based on industry standards.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current position, Maria Tadena worked at several organizations. She served as a Technical Support Representative at Sitel for five months in 2014. From 2012 to 2013, she worked at IBM as a financial assessor specialist and technical support specialist. Additionally, she held the position of Manager in Training Technician at Fry's Electronics from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Maria Tadena holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Divine Word College of Vigan, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. She furthered her education at the University of the Cordilleras, earning a Master's degree in Information Technology in 2013. Additionally, she studied Management Information Systems at ABCO Technology, achieving a Programmer certification in 2017. Her academic background supports her expertise in information security and technology.
Specializations and Skills
Maria Tadena specializes in developing processes for Identity Access Management (IAM) and has experience with IAM solutions, including Sailpoint. She has developed and implemented security policies and procedures aligned with industry standards such as BS-7799, ISO 17799, ISO 27001/27002, and NIST. Her skills include designing and developing automated provisioning and reconciliation of IT resources as part of IAM solutions.