Rachael Gakanyi

I have over 10 years of experience in Information Technology and Cybersecurity, with much of my career focused on supporting and securing government information systems. I have worked across Security Operations Centers (SOC), incident response, cybersecurity planning, cyber defense operations and work force development, where I have been involved in protecting critical systems, investigating security incidents, and strengthening overall cyber resilience. My role has given me a chance to take part in cyber exercises and defense planning activities, gaining practical experience in threat detection, incident management, and coordinated response efforts. These engagements have helped strengthen my understanding of real-world cyber threats and organizational preparedness. I am particularly interested in mentoring students by helping them connect theory with practical application in areas such as SOC operations, incident response, threat detection, cybersecurity fundamentals, governance and risk, and career development. My focus is on building practical skills, critical thinking, and readiness for real-world cybersecurity roles.

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