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Theodore Darko - CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, CCNP, MCSE-SEC, ITIL

Vice President, Head of Cyber & Information Security at Accion Opportunity Fund

Theodore Darko has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of cybersecurity. Theodore Darko -'smost recent role with Accion Opportunity Fund as Vice President and Head of Cyber & Information Security involved leading various initiatives, including the development of an information security and risk management program, cybersecurity awareness and training program, and incident response management. Theodore Darko - also spearheaded the creation of the flagship Information Security Program, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regulations.

Prior to this, Theodore served as a Vice President / Information Security Officer at IDB Bank, where they played a key role in deploying the bank's cybersecurity program and acted as an audit and regulatory liaison. Theodore Darko - successfully engineered the bank's cybersecurity roadmap and implemented several projects aimed at enhancing security, such as the Vulnerability and Match Management Program and various security solutions.

During their tenure at Standard Chartered Bank, Theodore served as the Technical Manager of Networking Service & Security - Americas. In this role, they managed remote teams and oversaw the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of the bank's enterprise LAN/WAN/MAN networks. Theodore Darko - also directed the implementation of the bank's configuration management program.

Before joining Standard Chartered Bank, Theodore worked at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as a Senior Systems Security Administrator. Theodore Darko - provided critical support in asset management, deployed RFID technology for asset tracking, and implemented a robust anti-virus system.

Theodore Darko also holds multiple certifications, including CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, CCNP, MCSE-SEC, and ITIL.

Theodore Darko received their Bachelor of Science degree in Networking and Communication Management from DeVry University between 2009 and 2011. In addition to their degree, they have obtained several certifications in the field of information technology and security. Theodore Darko - obtained the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)² in May 2016. Theodore Darko - also obtained the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification from ISACA in May 2016. In April 2013, they obtained the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification, also from ISACA. Furthermore, they have certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE-SEC), and IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), but the details of when and where they obtained these certifications are not provided.

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  • Vice President, Head of Cyber & Information Security

    September, 2021 - present