Khalid Payne

I am Khalid Payne, a creative and business-minded professional with over 20 years of diverse experience in customer service, contract security, and quality assurance. I have honed my skills in fast-paced environments prioritizing safety and security, and I possess a profound understanding of corporate policies and regulations.

I am focused on transitioning into cybersecurity, with knowledge of GRC tools, automation, asset inventory software, cybersecurity frameworks, policy and compliance standards, and data governance. My qualifications include certifications such as IAED ADVANCED EPD/EMDQ/EMD, Qualys Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Foundation, Qualys Vulnerability Management, and LinkedIn Learning Security Frameworks Fundamentals.

I am actively training for additional certifications to advance my GRC, Security, and Data Privacy journey. I am enthusiastic about leveraging my leadership acumen and cybersecurity training to contribute to the success of your organization.

Khalid Payne | Winchester, CA

With over 20 years of diverse experience in customer service, contract security, and quality assurance, I have developed a strong foundation in fast-paced environments that prioritize safety and security. My roles have included:

• Roving Patrol Supervisor at Signal88 Security: Supporting patrol officers, responding to client service requests, and participating in community engagement events.
• Quality Assurance Specialist at Best Buy Health / Great Call Inc: Evaluating calls, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mentoring new hires.
• Dispatcher at Five Star ERCC, Great Call: Responding to customer calls, dispatching to appropriate agencies, and maintaining accurate logs.
• Armed Driver/Hopper at Dunbar Armored: Managing secure transportation of valuables and building positive customer relationships.

I hold certifications in IAED ADVANCED EPD/EMDQ/EMD, Qualys Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Foundation, Qualys Vulnerability Management, and LinkedIn Learning Security Frameworks Fundamentals. Currently, I am focused on transitioning into cybersecurity, actively training for additional certifications to advance my journey in GRC, Security, and Data Privacy

Relevant Education and Certifications:

• Mastercard- Cybersecurity Job Simulation- problem-solving, data analysis, and presentation skills.
• Google Play It Safe: Manage Security Risk Certificate
• Google Foundations of Cybersecurity
• Qualys Vulnerability Management Detection and Response (VMDR) Self-Paced Training
• Qualys PCI Compliance - Foundation - Self-Paced Training
• LinkedIn Learning Security Frameworks Fundamentals
• LinkedIn Learning PCI 4.0 First Look
• IAED ADVANCED EPD/EMDQ/EMD for Dispatch Case Review
• Qualys Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Foundation