Akaninyene Atat
About Akaninyene Atat
Akaninyene Atat is a Senior Analyst specializing in Security Risk and Compliance at Cvent, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in security assessment and cloud security engineering, with experience at AGL Resources and ANSI National Accreditation Board.
Work at Cvent
Akaninyene Atat currently serves as a Senior Analyst in Security Risk and Compliance at Cvent, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he collaborates with various teams, including SegEng, SRE, and CloudAuto, to deploy AWS Config Rules. His work focuses on aligning security controls with SOC2 and PCI requirements. At Cvent, he has contributed to the development of workflows aimed at implementing best monitoring and audit practices for the company's cloud infrastructure, utilizing automated tools such as Chef Inspec.
Previous Experience at ANSI National Accreditation Board
Before joining Cvent, Akaninyene Atat worked as a Cloud Security Engineer at the ANSI National Accreditation Board/ANAB from 2019 to 2022. During his three years in Washington, District of Columbia, he was involved in enhancing cloud security measures and ensuring compliance with industry standards. His role required a strong understanding of cloud technologies and security protocols.
Experience at AGL Resources
Akaninyene Atat served as a Security Assessor at AGL Resources from 2017 to 2019 in Chesapeake, Virginia. His responsibilities included assessing security risks and implementing measures to mitigate them. This role provided him with valuable experience in security assessment and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Akaninyene Atat holds a Master's degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security from Arkansas Tech University, which he completed from 2013 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Lagos State University, where he studied from 2001 to 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in security risk management and compliance.
Technical Contributions and Projects
Akaninyene Atat has developed a Python script to automate access reviews for security engineering tools, including Carbon Black and Tenable Io. He has engaged in cross-functional projects to enhance information security policies and standards by mapping AWS resources and security controls to compliance requirements. His technical skills include performing security scanning using AWS Chef InSpec across various platforms such as PowerShell, Ubuntu, Git Bash, and Linux Servers.