ABOUT KARIMAH
Cyber Security Consultant
I help organisations turn cyber security requirements into practical systems, processes and behaviours that work in the real world.
My experience spans cyber risk, GRC transformation, security framework implementation, process improvement and security awareness across regulated environments including financial services, critical national infrastructure and government.
WHAT I DO
Cyber Security Consulting That Moves From Requirement to Action
Cyber security programmes often have no shortage of policies, frameworks, tools or risk information. The challenge is turning those requirements into something teams can consistently use.
As a cyber security consultant, I work across the gap between security requirements and operational delivery — helping organisations identify risk, improve controls, embed security processes, implement practical governance and translate complex requirements into clear actions for the people responsible for delivering them.
CORE CAPABILITIES
Where I Work Across Cyber Security
I support organisations through consulting, advisory engagements, workshops and practical security implementation.
Cyber Risk & GRC Transformation
Improving how organisations identify, assess, communicate and manage cyber risk, including risk registers, control environments, remediation planning and GRC processes.
Security Framework Implementation
Translating frameworks and standards into practical controls, policies, ownership models and operating processes teams can implement and maintain.
Security Process Improvement
Reviewing existing security practices to identify control gaps, unclear ownership, inefficient workflows and bottlenecks, then designing practical improvements.
Security Awareness & Training
Designing role-specific security education that translates policy into practical behaviours, including developer security, phishing awareness and executive cyber awareness.
Technology Implementation & Adoption
Supporting the implementation of security and GRC technology with a focus on business requirements, user adoption, governance, ownership and sustainable BAU processes.
Cyber Security Advisory
Providing practical security guidance to organisations that need experienced support navigating risk, governance, security priorities and implementation decisions.
HOW I WORK
Security Has to Work Beyond the Document.
My work focuses on making security requirements usable, measurable and sustainable rather than treating compliance as a documentation exercise.
Understand the Requirement
Identify the Risk or Problem
Design the Practical Approach
Implement
Embed Adoption & Ownership
Move Into Sustainable BAU
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
Turning Security Requirements Into Delivery
Cyber Risk & Assurance
Conducted security assessments, identified control gaps and translated findings into prioritised risk treatment and remediation activity for stakeholders.
GRC Technology Implementation
Supported the implementation and embedding of GRC technology, connecting platform functionality with organisational processes, ownership and ongoing risk management activities.
Security Awareness for Engineering Teams
Translated security policies into developer-specific training, practical secure-development guidance and supporting processes, helping integrate security earlier into project delivery.
Security Process Transformation
Worked with cross-functional teams to improve security processes, clarify responsibilities, remove operational bottlenecks and transition new capabilities into sustainable business-as-usual operations.
MY WORK
Choose How You Want to Work With My Expertise.
From organisation-specific consulting to live training, practical resources and self-service implementation tools.
CONSULTING
Cyber Security Services
Organisation-specific support across cyber risk, security readiness and ongoing senior security advisory.
Explore ServicesLIVE LEARNING
Training & Workshops
Practical cyber security workshops for technical and non-technical audiences.
Explore TrainingLEARN & EXPLORE
Cyber Security Resources
Articles, frameworks, whitepapers and practical thinking across cyber security and digital trust.
Explore ResourcesSELF-SERVICE
Tools & Implementation Kits
Practical templates, toolkits and implementation resources designed to help turn security into action.
Explore the ShopEXPERIENCE
Frameworks & Sector Experience
Frameworks & Standards
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- ISO/IEC 27001
- NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework
- Cyber risk and control frameworks
Sector Experience
- Financial Services
- Critical National Infrastructure
- Government
- Regulated organisations
QUALIFICATIONS
Cyber Security Qualifications
- ISC2 CISSP
- Blockchain Council — Blockchain Security Professional
- AWS Solutions Architect Associate
- EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker
- EC-Council Certified Incident Handler
- CompTIA Network+
BACKGROUND
My Background in Cyber Security
I studied Banking, Finance and Management at Loughborough University and completed an industrial placement within Fraud Analytics at Lloyds Banking Group. That experience sparked my interest in technology and, after graduating, I moved into cyber security.
Since then, I have built experience working across cyber security transformation, governance, risk, assurance, implementation and security education in regulated organisations.
Alongside my core consulting work, I have a growing research interest in emerging areas of cyber security including blockchain security.
RESEARCH & THINKING
Architecting Trust
Explore my thinking on security architecture, identity, digital trust and emerging areas of cyber security.
Explore Architecting TrustSECURITY FOR STARTUPS
Practical Security for Growing Companies
I also help founders, early-stage CTOs and first security hires build practical security foundations without turning security into an unnecessary operational burden.
This includes practical resources such as the Startup Cyber Security Implementation Kit , which combines example templates with implementation guidance, ownership logic and practical steps for putting security controls into operation.
FAQ
Cyber Security Consultant FAQs
What cyber security consulting services do you provide?
I provide consulting and advisory support across cyber risk, governance and GRC, security framework implementation, process improvement, security awareness, technology implementation and security capability development.
Can you deliver cyber security workshops?
Yes. I design and deliver practical cyber security workshops for technical and non-technical audiences, including risk management, security awareness and role-specific security training.
Do you work with startups?
Yes. I support founders, CTOs and growing teams that need to build practical security foundations, establish ownership and implement security controls without immediately building a large internal security function.
Which cyber security frameworks do you work with?
My experience includes work aligned with ISO 27001, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework, alongside organisational risk and control frameworks.
How can I work with you?
Organisations can engage me for cyber security consulting, advisory work, transformation projects and workshops. Startups can also access practical implementation resources designed to help teams move from security planning to execution.
TEACHING & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
Teaching Beyond Cyber Security
Teaching is an important part of my work. Alongside cyber security workshops and training, I support school leavers and graduates entering the job market through employability workshops and the Excelsior Career Hub.
I share practical guidance on CV writing, interview preparation and offer negotiation through Rebooting Your Career: A Guide for Navigating Your Career .
WORK WITH ME
Turn Cyber Security Requirements Into Practical Action.
If your organisation needs help improving risk and governance processes, strengthening security controls or building security capability, we can start with the problem you're trying to solve.