Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) & Founder of Cyber Artificial Intelligence Systems Inc. AI cybersecurity architect, information security consultant, InfoSec researcher, policy advisor, and expert witness. University Gold Medallist and Cyber Defence Taskforce member.
A five-pillar governance doctrine engineered for boards facing existential cyber risk under DORA, NIS2, and EU AI Act scrutiny.
DORA, NIS2, ISO 42001, ISO 22301 integration. Mapping regulatory obligations to operational controls with automated compliance evidence chains.
Interim CISO structural control model. Establishing board-mandated authority, reporting lines, and decision rights for sustained governance programmes of 3–12 months.
Zero Trust, Disaster Recovery, RTO/RPO engineering. Architecture-level controls that survive adversary persistence and infrastructure failure.
Board-level quantification frameworks. FAIR-based risk language that translates technical exposure into fiduciary terms boards can act upon.
EU AI Act readiness and model risk governance. Algorithmic accountability, bias auditing, and AI safety controls for enterprise deployments.
Quantified assessment of cyber governance maturity mapped to regulatory expectations.
Tabletop exercise framework stress-testing board response under regulatory-grade scenarios.
Multi-dimensional scoring against ISO 22301, DORA, and industry benchmarks.
Comprehensive evaluation framework for enterprise AI deployments against ISO 42001 and EU AI Act.
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Executive security leadership for transitions, crises, or strategic initiatives. Board-ready communication.
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Get in Touch →Kieran Upadrasta, CISSP is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Founder & Director of Cyber Artificial Intelligence Systems Inc. He is an AI cybersecurity architect, information security consultant, and InfoSec researcher with deep expertise in cyber defence, risk management, and enterprise security strategy.
With over 27 years of experience in business analysis, consulting, technical security strategy, architecture, governance, threat assessments, and risk management—including tenure at all Big 4 consulting firms and 21 years in financial and banking sectors—Kieran has guided leading corporations in achieving compliance with OCC, SOX, GLBA, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI DSS, and SAS 70.
A University Gold Medallist and member of a Cyber Defence Taskforce, Kieran contributes to strategic and operational cybersecurity initiatives at national and enterprise levels. He serves as a policy advisor and expert witness, and was lead author of a prize-winning research paper in AI and cybersecurity.
Trusted by CISOs, Board Directors, and C-Suite executives across Fortune 500 enterprises and regulated industries.
Operational command across global teams, multi-billion-euro environments, and regulated industries — not advisory from the sideline, but ownership from the chair.
Built and led security organisations of 50–200+ professionals across multiple geographies. Direct accountability for hiring, performance, capability development, and succession planning at enterprise scale.
Designed and restructured security operating models for Tier-1 financial institutions. Established security centres of excellence, merged siloed functions into unified governance, and embedded security into business lines.
Full ownership of security budgets exceeding £25M annually. Board-level budget justification, vendor rationalisation, and ROI frameworks that translate security investment into measurable risk reduction.
Direct engagement with ECB, BaFin, FCA, CBI, and national CERTs. Led regulatory examinations, remediation programmes, and supervisory dialogues across 12+ jurisdictions. Trusted voice in regulator-board communications.
Security leadership across EU, UK, Middle East, and APAC operations. Harmonised security policies across jurisdictions, managed cross-border incident response, and navigated data sovereignty requirements for multinational institutions.
Designed and delivered 2–5 year security transformation roadmaps. From legacy modernisation to cloud migration security, zero trust architecture, and AI governance embedding — with board-reportable milestones at every stage.
Delivered AI governance frameworks, model risk controls, and board-reportable AI safety programmes across regulated enterprises.
Embedded AI security governance into the software development lifecycle. Established model validation gates, bias detection checkpoints, and adversarial testing requirements for all production AI/ML deployments.
Designed and deployed enterprise model risk management framework aligned to ISO 42001 and EU AI Act. Classified 200+ models by risk tier, established monitoring controls, and built model inventory governance.
Established AI-specific red team capability. Implemented adversarial testing for LLMs, prompt injection resilience testing, and AI supply chain security assessment for 15+ production AI systems.
Designed and delivered board-level AI governance dashboard. Real-time model risk scoring, regulatory compliance tracking, ethical AI metrics, and incident trending — translating AI complexity into fiduciary language.
Actively considering enterprise mandates where security leadership, AI governance, and board-level authority intersect.
Full enterprise security ownership with board reporting line, P&L accountability, and organisational design authority across all business lines and geographies.
Dedicated AI security leadership combining model risk governance, EU AI Act compliance, adversarial AI defence, and board-level AI safety reporting for AI-native enterprises.
Non-executive or advisory board positions focused on AI risk oversight, responsible AI frameworks, and bridging technical AI complexity with fiduciary governance obligations.
National or sovereign AI security mandates requiring cross-jurisdictional regulatory expertise, critical infrastructure protection, and state-level AI governance architecture.
Strategic cybersecurity consulting for enterprises navigating complex regulatory and threat landscapes.
SABSA & TOGAF methodology. Zero Trust design. HLD & LLD Architecture. Board Reporting. M&A Cyber Due Diligence. Transform security into a business enabler.
Learn More →Executive security leadership for transitions, crises, or strategic initiatives. Board communication. Team leadership. Big 4 methodology. Available within 2 weeks.
Learn More →Digital Operational Resilience Act expertise. 21 years financial services. ICT risk management, incident reporting, resilience testing, third-party risk.
Learn More →Navigate EU AI Act compliance. AI risk frameworks. Algorithmic impact assessments. Prize-winning AI & cybersecurity research. AI Ethics Board design.
Learn More →Multi-cloud expertise: AWS, Azure, GCP. DevSecOps integration. Container & Kubernetes security. CCSP certified. Secure cloud migrations.
Learn More →Protect deal value. Identify hidden cyber risks before acquisition. Risk quantification. Integration roadmaps. 50+ deals assessed. Big 4 methodology.
Learn More →ISO 22301 aligned frameworks. RTO/RPO optimization. Crisis recovery planning. Resilience testing. Enterprise risk quantification.
Learn More →Major incident coordination. Board-level communication. Crisis recovery command. Post-incident forensics. Regulatory notification.
Learn More →Risk modeling for board reporting. Cyber insurance procurement. Quantitative risk analysis. Loss exceedance curves. Decision-making frameworks.
Learn More →Whether you're between CISOs, facing a security crisis, or need strategic leadership for a critical initiative, I provide immediate executive-level security guidance with Big 4 rigour and board-ready communication.
Your CISO has departed and you need experienced leadership while recruiting. I maintain momentum and stabilize operations.
Facing a breach, regulatory investigation, or security incident? I provide calm, decisive leadership when stakes are highest.
M&A integration, cloud migration, or compliance program—I lead critical security transformations from start to finish.
Lloyd's market insurer acquiring competitor needed interim CISO leadership during integration of 15,000 employees across 3 continents.
5 days/week, fully embedded with your team
Ideal for: Leadership transitions, major incidents, M&A
2-3 days/week, strategic leadership
Ideal for: Growing companies, strategic initiatives
Monthly retainer for strategic guidance
Ideal for: Oversight, compliance, board reporting
Transform your security architecture from a cost center to a business enabler. SABSA and TOGAF certified methodologies ensure security decisions align with business objectives.
Design and implement Zero Trust frameworks using "never trust, always verify" principles. Microsegmentation, identity-centric security, and continuous verification.
High-Level and Low-Level Design documents that translate business requirements into implementable security architectures with SABSA methodology.
End-to-end security transformation programs: assessment, strategy, roadmap, implementation, and continuous improvement.
Tier 1 bank with £500B+ daily transaction volume needed comprehensive Zero Trust transformation across 200+ applications.
The Digital Operational Resilience Act is here. I help financial services firms achieve compliance efficiently, leveraging 21 years of banking sector experience and frameworks that maximize overlap with existing controls.
Comprehensive framework for identifying, protecting, detecting, responding to ICT risks.
Classification, notification, and reporting of major ICT-related incidents.
Threat-led penetration testing (TLPT) for critical functions.
ICT third-party risk management including contracts and oversight.
Cyber threat intelligence sharing arrangements.
European asset manager needed DORA compliance ahead of regulatory deadline. Previous internal efforts had stalled due to unclear requirements.
As AI regulations emerge globally, organizations need clear frameworks for responsible AI deployment. I help you build AI governance programs that enable innovation while managing risk.
Prepare for the new AI management system standard. Gap assessments, control implementation, and certification support.
Navigate the EU's comprehensive AI regulation. Risk classification, conformity assessments, and documentation requirements.
Comprehensive assessment of AI system risks: bias, security, privacy, explainability, and operational risks.
Technology company with 50+ AI/ML systems needed governance framework ahead of EU AI Act requirements.
Multi-cloud expertise across AWS, Azure, and GCP. I help you build secure cloud environments that enable agility while maintaining compliance and protecting sensitive data.
Design and implement secure cloud landing zones with proper networking, identity, and compliance controls from day one.
Embed security into CI/CD pipelines. SAST, DAST, container scanning, and infrastructure as code security.
Kubernetes and Docker security: image scanning, runtime protection, network policies, and secrets management.
Major retailer migrating to multi-cloud (AWS + Azure) while maintaining PCI DSS compliance for payment processing.
Cyber risks can destroy deal value. I provide comprehensive cyber due diligence that identifies hidden risks, quantifies exposure, and protects your investment.
Quick-turn cyber assessment for deal timelines. Identify material risks in 1-2 weeks with focused methodology.
Full cyber due diligence: security posture, compliance gaps, technical debt, incident history, and integration risks.
Translate cyber risks into financial terms for deal negotiations. Support price adjustments and escrow provisions.
PE firm acquiring B2B SaaS platform processing sensitive customer data. Required rapid assessment within deal timeline.
Deep expertise in financial services security across investment banking, asset management, insurance, and retail banking. I understand your regulators, your risks, and your business.
Trading floor security, deal room protection, market data integrity, and regulatory compliance (MiFID II, MAR).
Portfolio management security, investor data protection, fund administration controls, UCITS/AIFMD compliance.
Claims processing security, actuarial data protection, Lloyd's market requirements, Solvency II controls.
Customer data protection, payment security, PCI DSS, PSD2 Strong Customer Authentication, open banking.
Global bank with £85B daily trading volume required privileged access management transformation across trading and settlement systems.
Book a confidential call to discuss your requirements. No obligation.
Typically available to start within 2 weeks. References available upon request.
When disaster strikes, resilience is measured in minutes. I design and implement DR/BC programs that ensure your critical operations survive catastrophic events. ISO 22301 aligned frameworks with quantified risk modeling for board-level decision making.
Recovery Time & Point Objective modeling. Tiered recovery strategies. Critical function identification. Redundancy architecture across geographies.
Business Continuity Management System design. Control framework documentation. Process resilience mapping. Third-party continuity risk management.
Incident command structure. Board-level escalation protocols. Regulatory notification procedures. Post-incident forensics and documentation.
Tabletop exercises and simulations. Full DR drills with failover. Threat-led penetration testing. Recovery effectiveness metrics.
| Resilience Domain | Coverage | Capability | Measurable Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
Core Systems |
100% | Hot Standby / Active-Active | RTO: 0-30 minutes |
Critical Data |
100% | Geo-replicated Backup | RPO: 0-15 minutes |
Incident Response |
24/7 | Escalation & Forensics | MTTR: <2 hours |
Governance |
Board-Level | Risk Quantification | Annual Testing 100% |
Vendor Continuity |
Third-Party | SLA Monitoring | 99.95% Uptime |
Global financial services firm with 50+ critical business functions needed comprehensive disaster recovery and business continuity refresh for regulatory compliance and operational resilience.
Schedule a confidential RTO/RPO assessment. Identify critical gaps in your resilience posture.
Typically available to start within 2 weeks. References available upon request.
Translate security challenges into board-language risk metrics. Quantified financial impact for regulatory, insurance, and strategic decision-making.
Representative case studies spanning interim CISO leadership, security architecture, and regulatory transformation
Quick diagnostic to identify your most pressing cyber governance gaps and recommended next steps
Enterprise governance architecture spanning policy design, regulatory compliance, and board-level risk oversight. COBIT, Archer eGRC, and multi-framework alignment for regulated financial services.
End-to-end security policy lifecycle from creation through board approval, implementation, and continuous review. Aligned to ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and COBIT frameworks.
Multi-regulation compliance orchestration: DORA, NIS2, SOC2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SAS 70. Audit readiness programmes with continuous monitoring and evidence collection.
Archer eGRC implementation and optimisation. Board-ready risk dashboards, KRI frameworks, and executive reporting that translates technical risk into financial and strategic language.
Internal and external audit management spanning ISO 27001 certification, SOC2 Type II attestation, PCI DSS assessments, and HIPAA compliance validation.
Comprehensive data protection strategy from GDPR compliance architecture through DLP implementation, forensic investigation, and advanced persistent threat response for enterprise data assets.
End-to-end GDPR programme design: Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), Records of Processing Activities (ROPA), consent management, and cross-border data transfer frameworks including SCCs and BCRs.
Enterprise DLP architecture using Symantec DLP across endpoints, network, and cloud. Content-aware policies, fingerprinting, and real-time data exfiltration prevention.
Digital forensics, incident investigation, and evidence preservation for regulatory and legal proceedings. User Behaviour Analytics (UBA) for insider threat detection and fraud prevention with Feedzai integration.
Embedding privacy into enterprise architecture from inception. Privacy engineering, data minimisation strategies, anonymisation techniques, and privacy-preserving analytics frameworks.
Multi-cloud security architecture across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Container security, Kubernetes hardening, and cloud-native protection for enterprises migrating critical workloads.
AWS security design: GuardDuty, Security Hub, IAM policies, VPC architecture, KMS encryption, CloudTrail forensics, and AWS Config compliance automation for financial services workloads.
Azure Sentinel, Defender for Cloud, Azure AD Conditional Access, and M365 Defender suite. Zero Trust implementation across hybrid Azure environments with Entra ID governance.
Google Cloud security architecture: Security Command Center, BeyondCorp Zero Trust, Chronicle SIEM integration, and GKE security hardening for cloud-native applications.
Container runtime protection, Kubernetes RBAC, network policies, pod security standards, image scanning, and service mesh security. Securing CI/CD pipelines for cloud-native deployment.
Enterprise network security architecture spanning next-generation firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, VPN infrastructure, encryption, and PKI for regulated financial environments.
Enterprise firewall design and management across Checkpoint, Fortinet, Cisco, and Juniper platforms. Micro-segmentation, application-aware policies, and firewall-as-code automation.
Intrusion detection and prevention system architecture. Sourcefire, ISS, and McAfee IPS deployment with custom signature development and behavioural analysis for advanced threat detection.
Enterprise encryption architecture: IPsec VPN infrastructure, PKI certificate management, TLS/SSL inspection, and endpoint encryption with Safe Boot and Pointsec for data-at-rest protection.
Enterprise network security design: DMZ architecture, VLAN segmentation, SD-WAN security, and network access control. Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) implementation for hybrid environments.
Web application firewall architecture, content delivery security, proxy infrastructure, and application-layer protection for customer-facing digital platforms.
Enterprise WAF deployment and tuning. OWASP Top 10 protection, custom rule development, bot mitigation, and API security for mission-critical financial applications.
Akamai Kona Site Defender and SiteShield configuration. DDoS protection, edge security policies, and content delivery hardening for high-availability financial platforms.
Enterprise web proxy architecture with Bluecoat and Zscaler. SSL/TLS inspection, content categorisation, shadow IT discovery, and secure web gateway for remote workforce.
Enterprise DDoS defence: Arbor SP Peakflow, Forefront TMS, and Akamai Prolexic. Volumetric, protocol, and application-layer attack mitigation for always-on financial services.
Proactive threat hunting, vulnerability management lifecycle, and adversary simulation aligned to the MITRE ATT&CK framework for enterprise threat-informed defence.
Enterprise vulnerability lifecycle management with Qualys, Tenable Nessus, and Foundstone. Risk-based prioritisation, patch orchestration, and vulnerability SLA governance for regulated environments.
Proactive threat hunting operations, tactical and strategic threat intelligence, IOC management, and threat actor profiling. Hypothesis-driven hunts across SIEM, EDR, and network telemetry.
ATT&CK-aligned detection engineering, coverage gap analysis, and adversary emulation. Purple team exercises mapping defensive capabilities to real-world threat actor TTPs.
STRIDE, PASTA, and attack tree methodologies for application and infrastructure threat modelling. Integrating threat models into SDLC for proactive security-by-design.
Enterprise IAM and Privileged Access Management architecture. From Active Directory to cloud identity governance, securing the identity perimeter that defines modern Zero Trust.
Enterprise identity architecture: Active Directory, Azure AD/Entra ID, and Okta. Federation, SSO, MFA, conditional access, and identity lifecycle management for hybrid environments.
PAM implementation across CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Thycotic, Centrify, and Broadcom CA PAM. Vault architecture, session recording, just-in-time access, and privilege elevation governance.
SailPoint IGA deployment for access certification, role mining, segregation of duties (SoD), and automated provisioning/deprovisioning across enterprise applications.
Enterprise security architecture practice spanning SABSA and TOGAF frameworks. Strategic planning, HLD/LLD creation, and security transformation roadmaps for complex enterprises.
Enterprise security architecture aligned to SABSA business-driven methodology and TOGAF ADM. Business attributes profiling, security services architecture, and trust frameworks for complex organisations.
High-Level and Low-Level security design documentation. Solution architecture for Zero Trust, cloud migration, network segmentation, and platform security across enterprise technology stacks.
Multi-year security transformation roadmaps. Capability maturity assessments, investment prioritisation, and board-approved strategic plans that align security spend to business risk.
Security integration within enterprise architecture. Technology portfolio rationalisation, reference architectures, and architecture governance for mergers, acquisitions, and digital transformation programmes.
Enterprise SIEM architecture, Security Operations Centre design, and next-generation endpoint detection and response across leading cybersecurity platforms.
Enterprise SIEM implementation and optimisation: ArcSight ESM, QRadar, Splunk, LogRhythm, RSA Security Analytics, and Envision. Use case development, correlation rules, and SOC workflow automation.
CrowdStrike Falcon, SentinelOne, Carbon Black, Cylance, and M365 Defender deployment. EDR tuning, Falcon X threat intelligence, NGAV, and device control for enterprise endpoints.
Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, FireEye, and McAfee enterprise security platforms. Network traffic analysis, sandboxing, and integrated threat prevention for multi-vector attack defence.
Security Operations Centre architecture: people, process, technology. Tiered analyst model, incident playbooks, KPI frameworks, and 24/7 managed detection and response orchestration.
Security automation, infrastructure-as-code, and DevSecOps pipeline integration. Shifting security left while maintaining operational agility and compliance in CI/CD environments.
Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation security. Policy-as-code with OPA/Rego, infrastructure drift detection, and automated compliance validation for cloud deployments.
Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and GitLab CI security integration. SAST, DAST, SCA, container scanning, and secrets management embedded into automated build and deployment pipelines.
Docker and Kubernetes security in production: image hardening, runtime protection, network policies, pod security, and service mesh (Istio) security for microservices architectures.
Custom security tooling and automation with Python. SOAR playbook development, API integrations, log parsing, threat intelligence enrichment, and automated incident response workflows.
Comprehensive expertise across 15+ security domains, 150+ technologies, and 10+ certifications.
Quantified outcomes from enterprise security transformations across Fortune 500 clients and regulated industries.
Designed and delivered enterprise-wide zero trust architecture across 15,000 endpoints in 12 countries with zero production incidents.
Unified DORA and NIS2 compliance framework achieving full regulatory readiness while reducing control duplication by 75%.
CyberArk PAM implementation with SailPoint IGA integration. 10K+ privileged accounts secured with automated lifecycle management.
Consolidated security across AWS, Azure, and GCP with unified CSPM and automated compliance reporting for £85B daily transactions.
SOC leadership and operations transformation with ArcSight to Splunk migration. Automated playbooks achieving dramatic MTTD/MTTR reduction.
ISO 42001-aligned AI governance framework for responsible AI deployment. Complete inventory and risk assessment of 50+ AI systems.
Board-level outcomes across enterprise security, zero-trust architecture, and risk governance
Based on aggregate Tier-1 financial service loss data and FAIR methodology.
Recognized authority by board directors, risk officers, and technology leaders across financial services
Regular contributor to strategic security conversations across industry forums, conferences, and executive networks
An annual benchmark quantifying enterprise cyber resilience maturity across DORA, NIS2, and AI governance readiness for European institutions.
Cross-sector analysis spanning financial services, critical infrastructure, and technology platforms across 14 EU jurisdictions.
Proportion of Tier-1 financial institutions with material gaps in ICT risk management frameworks ahead of enforcement deadlines.
Enterprise AI deployments outpacing governance frameworks by a factor of 4.2, creating systemic unquantified risk exposure.
Estimated cumulative unquantified cyber risk across surveyed institutions, representing material fiduciary liability.
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A strategic framework for boards, CISOs, risk committees, and supervisory authorities. Research across 47 European financial institutions revealing 75–95% control overlap between DORA and NIS2 requirements.
Read White PaperA research-based strategic guide for directors and executives. Governance frameworks that transform cyber risk into measurable business value.
Read GuideA battle-tested playbook for interim CISOs entering post-breach environments. Structured 90-day framework for restoring board confidence and operational resilience.
Read PlaybookRedefining the CISO role from a defensive cost centre to a strategic trust officer driving enterprise value, board engagement, and competitive advantage.
Read PlaybookTransform regulatory compliance into enhanced valuations, reduced cost of capital, and accelerated M&A outcomes. Evidence-based board governance framework for European financial services.
Read FrameworkHow boards, regulators, and CISOs de-risk AI, supply chains, and identity at scale. Evidence-based insights from 40 enterprise migrations.
Read BlueprintA strategic framework for board-level AI agent governance, machine identity security, and regulatory compliance in the autonomous enterprise era.
Read FrameworkComprehensive governance architecture for enterprise AI systems. Control plane design patterns for managing AI agents, data flows, and compliance at scale.
Read PaperA security leader's roadmap for 2026 and beyond. Emerging AI-driven attack vectors and defensive architectures for identity and supply chain integrity.
Read RoadmapThe third maturity phase: Identity, Access, and Resilience. A technical blueprint with AI governance, TCO analysis, and hypercare framework.
Read BlueprintForward-looking security leadership playbook addressing sovereign AI architectures, post-quantum cryptography readiness, and identity resilience for the next generation of threats.
Read PlaybookInsider threat mitigation through zero-trust identity architecture. Protecting privileged access while enabling operational agility for senior leadership.
Read BlueprintEnterprise architecture for deploying AI within legal and regulatory operations. Azure-native patterns for sovereign data handling and compliance automation.
Read PaperRisk mitigation strategies for large-scale SAP payroll transformations. Security architecture and compliance frameworks for enterprise HR systems migration.
Read PlaybookTechnical migration strategy for modernising legacy .NET applications to cloud-native Python-React architectures. Security-first approach to AI-enabled application platforms.
Read FrameworkA forward-looking analysis of converging threats: AI-accelerated cryptanalysis, post-quantum readiness gaps, and the regulatory shift from voluntary to mandatory security frameworks by 2035.
Read PaperReframing privileged access management as critical regulated infrastructure. A governance framework aligning PAM with DORA, NIS2, and emerging identity-centric regulatory mandates.
Read PaperPositioning identity and access management as foundational GxP infrastructure. A strategic blueprint for global IAM architectures in regulated life sciences and pharmaceutical environments.
Read PaperA strategic reframing of cyber risk governance. Board liability frameworks, regulatory liability trends, and the shift from technical risk metrics to legal and financial accountability models.
Read FrameworkA comprehensive framework for building AI-native enterprises. Identity as foundational infrastructure, technical debt implications, and the financial repricing of security investments in autonomous systems.
Read PaperA practical red-team framework for identifying adversarial patterns in AI systems. Detection strategies for emerging web-based AI exploitations and defensive countermeasures for zero-trust architectures.
Read FrameworkA career progression framework for security professionals transitioning from Big 4 consulting delivery roles to board-level governance positions. Strategic development roadmap for executive leadership.
Read GuideQuad-certified security professional with industry-recognized credentials (Top 2% globally). University Gold Medallist.
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Sample executive dashboard for board-level security reporting. Risk metrics, KPIs, and trend visualisation.
Request Sample →Outline of Zero Trust reference architecture. Microsegmentation approach, identity-centric controls.
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Tailored governance programmes for sectors where regulatory failure is existential.
DORA-mandated ICT risk management, third-party oversight, and digital operational resilience testing for banks, insurers, and investment firms.
NIS2 compliance frameworks, critical national infrastructure protection, and sovereign cloud security architectures for government agencies.
EU AI Act compliance, ISO 42001 certification readiness, algorithmic accountability frameworks, and model risk governance for AI-native enterprises.
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