
Who I Am
Protecting Data. Empowering People. Sustaining Trust.
I am Ogochukwu Susan Ndibe, a cybersecurity professional, information assurance advocate, and technology strategist with a strong academic foundation in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance (M.S., University of Central Missouri) and over a decade of hands-on experience managing digital infrastructure across sectors.
My professional journey spans network administration, cybersecurity policy design, vulnerability management, and IT governance. I have worked with private and public organizations to strengthen their data protection frameworks, align their cybersecurity posture with compliance standards, and build resilient IT environments that adapt to evolving threats.
My Philosophy
I believe cybersecurity must be proactive, not reactive — guided by visibility, education, and alignment.
Every user, process, and system has a role in safeguarding organizational integrity.
My mission is to simplify cybersecurity through innovation, awareness, and measurable accountability.
Core Values
Integrity
Upholding ethical responsibility in every security decision
Resilience
Building systems that recover, adapt, and endure.
Empowerment
Transforming users into informed defenders.
Alignment
Connecting compliance with operational realities
Professional Summary
With 12 years of experience in IT and cybersecurity, I have served in progressively senior roles including Cybersecurity Analyst, Infrastructure & Network Analyst, and Desktop Support Specialist across industries and regions.
My professional path reflects continuous growth — from technical implementation to strategic governance, from troubleshooting systems to designing frameworks that safeguard entire organizations.
Key Expertise Areas
- Cybersecurity Policy & Governance (ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA)
- Network Security and Data Protection
- Boosted credentialing turnaround times by 20%
- Risk and Compliance Analysis
- Cyber Awareness and End-User Education
- Cloud Security (Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, AWS)
Certifications
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
Splunk Core Certified User
Cisco Cyber Threat Management
Cisco Cybersecurity Essentials
Select Career Highlights
Access ARM Pensions, Lagos, Nigeria
Led migration of enterprise data center and disaster recovery site; drove major compliance upgrades across nine branches.
Match4Action, Remote U.S.
Developed and implemented cybersecurity policies aligned with ISO 27001; launched company-wide phishing resilience and awareness training.
CAI, Amarillo, TX:
Currently providing advanced enterprise desktop security, policy management, and risk mitigation across distributed networks.
Impact Achievements
- Reduced compliance audit preparation time by up to 40%.
- Improved phishing resilience by 50% across trained organizations
- Accelerated ISO and HIPAA alignment for multi-branch enterprises.
The CYBER-ALIGN™ Revolution
Introducing the CYBER-ALIGN™ Framework
The CYBER-ALIGN™ (Cybersecurity Alignment & Resilience Evaluation Framework) is my proprietary system for evaluating, aligning, and optimizing cybersecurity performance across five strategic pillars – Governance, Visibility, Awareness, Protection, and Recovery.
Built on real-world experience and regulatory insights, CYBER-ALIGN™ redefines how organizations approach cybersecurity by quantifying resilience, bridging human and technical gaps, and aligning compliance with business goals.
Five Pillars of CYBER-ALIGN™
GOVERN
– Ensures policies and controls align with standards like ISO 27001, NIST, and HIPAA.
VISUALIZE
– Creates transparent data flow maps and access visibility dashboards
EDUCATE
– Builds a cyber-aware culture through behavior analytics and adaptive training.
PROTECT
– Integrates vulnerability intelligence and proactive threat mitigation.
RECOVER
– Strengthens incident response and business continuity strategies.
Why CYBER-ALIGN™ Matters
Organizations often have security tools but not alignment. CYBER-ALIGN™ unifies technical defense with governance accountability, enabling leaders to make data-driven decisions that protect assets, ensure compliance, and empower their people.
Through its proprietary indices – CAI™ (Compliance Alignment Index), CBI™ (Cyber Behavior Index), TRG™ (Threat Readiness Gauge), and RS™ (Resilience Score) – the framework transforms security from a cost center into a strategic enabler.
Professional Memberships
Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS)
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE) Honor Society
Achievements & Awards
Recognized by peers for leadership in policy alignment and organizational security readiness.
Honored contributor to national-level cybersecurity training and data compliance initiatives.
Speaking & Community Engagement
Guest speaker at cybersecurity awareness sessions and tech inclusion panels.
Mentor to emerging IT and cybersecurity professionals through knowledge-sharing platforms.
Let’s Build a Safer Digital Future.
If you’re an organization seeking to strengthen compliance, optimize resilience, or embed a culture of cyber awareness, I’d love to connect.
ADDRESS :
Newark, New Jersey, USA