Strategic Security

I am an information security professional, with a proven track-record delivering improved information security maturity for organisations in diverse industries. I write this blog from time-to-time, to share what I've learnt through my experiences as a leader, having built security engineering, operations and GRC teams from the ground up, in alignment with business needs and strategies. I do hope you find it useful :) I can also help you: - identify low-hanging fruits to allow you to stay secure from the very first few days of your business - build strong security foundations for your start-up, that will allow you to protect your brand reputation and maintain your client’s trust through the confidentiality & privacy of their data - build a 90, 180, 360 day plan linked to business risk and aligned with business goals - built a long-term strategy for your team and role, while always keeping in mind the wider business context - link your long-term strategic intent to budget requests - gap assess your controls to allow you to invest in mitigating your highest business risks - focus is key - help you get ISO 27001 certified - guide you on your journey to be a more secure organisation - support you in building a high-performing team - coach and mentor you as you settle into a leadership position Contact me on strategicsecurity@dianeabela.com for a free consultation - I look forward to being your partner and assisting you with your information security and/or leadership needs.