Diana Muthoni Muthike is a highly skilled IT professional based in Nairobi, Kenya, with a vast experience in cybersecurity, network defense, and digital forensics. Diana, has expertise in web and network security, and currently works as a Digital Forensics Investigator at East African Data Handlers. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Information Technology from Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, as well as certifications in Penetration Testing from @iLabAfrica Strathmore University, IT Infrastructure and Networking, Digital Forensics Essentials, and Network Defense Essentials from the EC Council.
Diana has a robust track record in vulnerability assessments, security solutions implementation, and threat mitigation to protect networks and systems. She is proficient with SIEM technologies like Wazzuh and Splunk, and in designing secure cloud architectures on AWS and Azure, complemented by her Python scripting skills for automating security checks and data analysis. Professionally, she has made significant contributions at East African Data Handlers, excelling in data recovery, digital forensics, disk imaging, and proactive threat mitigation. As a CFA Fellow at iLabAfrica Strathmore University, she performed extensive penetration testing, maintained cloud security, and engaged in digital forensics. Her role as an ICT Tutor at Litmed College showcased her ability to develop engaging ICT classes. Diana’s achievements also include driving sales growth through effective social media marketing, implementing machine learning algorithms for employee emotion monitoring software, and developing an Active Directory Lab for cyber-attack simulations.
Actively engaged in the tech community, Diana is a Cyber Security advocate within the Google Developer Student Clubs at Dedan Kimathi University of Technology. She has been a speaker at the Women in Tech Panel during the AWS Community Day Event held at KCA University. Diana regularly participates in tech events, contributes to Slack communities, and engages in networking opportunities to enhance her public speaking skills and exchange knowledge.
Her dedication to continuous learning and professional development is evident through her active participation in cybersecurity challenges like pico CTF and PortSwigger labs. Diana’s freelancing experience on platforms such as Fiverr, Upwork, and Course Hero has further honed her research and writing skills, with a consistent track record of delivering high-quality work and maintaining a high client satisfaction rate.
Diana Muthoni Muthike’s comprehensive background, proven expertise, and active engagement in the tech community make her a valuable asset to any organization seeking a dedicated and skilled IT professional in cybersecurity and digital forensics.