Daina McFarlane

Daina McFarlane

North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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I love to solve problems and constantly learning new skills Independently. An IT security professional with high deliverables to help organizations achieve success, with concentration in security, cybersecurity and threat hunting, digital forensics, vulnerability testing.
♦ Strong networking background and practical experience in (SSH/SFTP, FTPS, Firewalls, Routing, Load Balancing, Packet trace and analysis, security threats, vulnerability exploitation etc). Triaging potential security incidents and phishing events
♦ Proficient use of SIEM tools, network and endpoint security risk assessment of mitigating controls
♦ Knowledge of OWASP top ten vulnerabilities and exploitation
♦ Demonstrated excellent quality and good customer satisfaction by putting the customer first
♦ Work effectively in remote and in-person environment

I educate and drive myself to a better person
♦ I am constantly learning as I have an infinite mindset
♦ I stay calm when faced with adversity
♦ I focus on making high- quality decisions

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Volunteer Experience

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    Director, Mentorship

    ISACA Vancouver Chapter

    - Present 1 year 2 months

    Science and Technology

    Responsibility to operate an effective mentorship program that results in mutual beneficial relationships for career growth. The purpose is to help individuals grow professionally through guidance, advise, and support and constructive feedback.

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    Associate Director, Mentorship

    ISACA Vancouver Chapter

    - 1 year 1 month

    Science and Technology

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    SSCP Item Writing Workshop

    (ISC)²

    - 2 months

    Education

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    SME Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Standard Setting Workshop

    (ISC)²

    - 1 month

    Education

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    SME Cybersecurity

    (ISC)²

    - 1 month

    Education

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    Mentorship Coordinator

    ISACA Vancouver Chapter

    - 2 years

    Education

    ♦ Promoted ISACA Vancouver Chapter Mentorship program
    ♦ Assisted in the planning and coordination of the mentorship program
    ♦ Created a weekly Security Trivia Claim the Prize Challenge

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    Ambassador - SheLeadsTech

    ISACA

    - Present 4 years 1 month

    Seek to engage women in tech and those who support women in tech. An advocate, a mentor, a mentee who support diversity and inclusion.

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    Social Media Advocate

    ISACA | ENGAGE

    - Present 4 years

    Science and Technology

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    Global Community Student Advisory Council Member

    University of Victoria

    - Present 5 years 7 months

    Education

    ♦ Committed in supporting the success of the international community at UVic through peer connections, community engagement and inclusion.
    * Events * Presentations * Consultations * Conferences * Projects

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    GC Mentor and Conversation Partner

    University of Victoria

    - Present 5 years 3 months

    Education

    ♦ Mentored students to explore intercultural connections, make new friends, and give support as they navigate their social and academic transition to UVic.
    ♦ Assisted students to practice, build confidence, and improve their conversational English skills while building global relationships.

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    TA Conference 2020 Co-Facilitator

    University of Victoria

    - 1 month

    Education

    ♦ Facilitated a group of 10 participants and shared my TA experiences to new incoming International TAs in how to navigate their social and academic transition to Canada and UVic via Zoom

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    Youth Mentor

    Science Venture

    - 1 month

    Science and Technology

    ♦ Presented to 22 youths on Password Security and encouraged them to considered career in STEM

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    Student Marshall

    University of Victoria

    Education

    ♦ Led groups of over 50 graduates during the one week period of the convocation ceremony in June and November 2019
    ♦ Informed and guided them through the procedure of seating and receiving their conferred degrees
    ♦ Ensured seating arrangements are followed through and order is maintained

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    5 Days of Action (Facilitator/Contributor)

    University of Victoria

    - 1 month

    Human Rights

    ♦ Encouraged students and members of the Uvic community to take concrete steps towards ending discrimination, harassment and sexualized violence on campus.
    ♦ Shared my story through a story weave performance to achieve the goals of the calls to action such as listening, reflecting, dialogue, engaging and solidarity.

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    Registration Assistant

    BC Tech

    - 1 month

    Science and Technology

    ♦ Responsible for registration and provided name tags to guest in attendance

  • Exhibition Assistant

    UVIC Hi-Tech Co-op and Career Fair

    - 1 month

    Education

    ♦ Assisted employees with setting up their booth/display

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