PRINCE RICHARD OSARO

Cloud, Identity & AI Security Professional

Lagos, NG.

About

Cloud, Identity & AI Security professional with practical experience in Security Operations, cloud security, identity security, Zero Trust Architecture, AI security, and governance.

I hold a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Accounting from the University of Benin and successfully transitioned into cybersecurity through continuous learning, industry certifications, hands-on security projects, research, and professional community engagement.

My experience includes implementing security controls across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft Sentinel, and Azure AI environments, supported by Microsoft certifications including SC-100, AZ-500, SC-300, AZ-104, and ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC).

I am passionate about helping organisations securely adopt cloud and AI technologies through strong identity security, governance, monitoring, and security architecture.

Education

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)

Program Completion National Service

University of Benin (UNIBEN)

Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Accounting Grade: Second Class Upper Division (2:1)

Skills

Cybersecurity

Cloud Security, Identity Security, Zero Trust Architecture, AI Security, Cybersecurity Governance, Information Security Management (ISO/IEC 27001), Privacy Information Management (ISO/IEC 27701), AI Management System (ISO/IEC 42001), Threat Intelligence, Security Architecture.

Identity & Access Management

Microsoft Entra ID, IAM, MFA, Conditional Access, RBAC, Joiner-Mover-Leaver Processes, Lifecycle Workflows, Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Privileged Identity Management (PIM).

Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence Security, AI Governance, Responsible AI, Secure AI Applications.

Security Operations

Microsoft Sentinel, KQL, Threat Detection, Threat Hunting, Security Monitoring, Incident Investigation, Log Analytics, Azure Monitor.

Certificates

SC-100: Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect

AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies

SC-300: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator

AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator

ISC2 CC: Certified in Cybersecurity

ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security Management)

ISO/IEC 27701 (Privacy Information Management)

ISO/IEC 42001 (AI Management System)

Work

International Association of Cybersecurity & AI Professionals (IACAIP)

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Junior Cybersecurity & AI Researcher (Volunteer)

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Highlights

Contributed to cutting-edge research and community engagement initiatives focused on the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.

Participated in community initiatives to promote responsible AI adoption and digital security awareness, enhancing public understanding of emerging risks.

MAKATOB IT SECURITIES

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Summer Cybersecurity Intern

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Highlights

Monitored Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) alerts and security events, effectively identifying and triaging suspicious activity to mitigate potential threats.

Supported incident investigation workflows, contributing to alert triage and threat detection processes to ensure rapid response and resolution.

Torilo Academy

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Cybersecurity Intern

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Highlights

Participated in vulnerability assessments and defensive security exercises, enhancing practical skills in identifying and mitigating security weaknesses.

Assisted with incident investigation and threat analysis activities, gaining hands-on experience in cybersecurity response protocols.

Projects

Secure Azure Cloud Workloads

Summary

Developed and deployed robust security measures for critical applications hosted on Azure, focusing on data protection, network security, and compliance best practices.

Multi-Cloud Security (Azure & AWS)

Summary

Explored and implemented unified security strategies across diverse cloud environments, specifically Azure and AWS, to ensure consistent protection and operational efficiency.

Zero Trust Identity Security with Microsoft Entra ID

Summary

Implemented Zero Trust principles for identity management using Microsoft Entra ID to enhance access control and reduce potential attack surfaces within a simulated enterprise environment.

Secure AI Applications on Azure

Summary

Designed and secured AI workloads using Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI Service, Prompt Shields, AI Content Safety, and responsible AI governance practices.

Interests

Cybersecurity Research

Cloud Security Architecture, Identity & Access Management, Zero Trust Security, Artificial Intelligence Security, AI Governance, Responsible AI.