Transform Your Cyber Risk Into Strategic Advantage
Move beyond compliance checkboxes. Our proven methodology helps organisations achieve cyber resilience with clear continual improvement and measurable ROI.
Strategic Cybersecurity Solutions
From governance frameworks alignment to risk assessment, I provide comprehensive cybersecurity services that transform your security posture into a strategic business advantage.
Governance & Strategy
Transform your cybersecurity from reactive to strategic with comprehensive governance frameworks.
- Target Operating Model development
- Information Security Strategy
- Executive leadership engagement
- Policy development & steering
Risk Assessment & Management
Understand your risk in a way that makes sense to you and your business. Risk is the why, let's make sure you get it!
- Quantitative & Qualitative risk assessment
- ALE calculations & modelling
- Risk scenario development
- Stakeholder engagement
Compliance & Audit
Achieve certification excellence and understand how to consistently get better through proven audit methodologies.
- ISO27001 internal audit
- CAF gap analysis
- DORA Alignment
- NIS Compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Evidence tracking systems
Innovation & Improvement
Leverage cutting-edge methodologies and custom solutions for enhanced security outcomes.
- Custom application development
- Alternative risk communication
- GRC automation
- Technology innovation
Incident Response
Prepare and respond to cyber incidents with comprehensive planning and testing.
- Incident response planning
- Exercise design
- Regulatory-aligned procedures
- Team training & coordination
Strategic Consulting
Long-term partnership for sustainable cybersecurity maturity and business resilience.
- Continuous risk monitoring
- Strategic roadmap development
- Executive advisory services
- Compliance maintenance
Ready to Transform Your Cybersecurity?
Let's discuss how my proven methodologies can strengthen your security posture and drive business value.
Proven Expertise with Real Results
Hover over each skill area to discover detailed case studies showcasing tangible outcomes and measurable impact across diverse cybersecurity challenges.
Governance & Strategy
Strategic cybersecurity leadership and governance frameworks
Risk Assessment & Management
Turned risk into the WHY and prioritised accordingly
Compliance & Audit
ISO27001 certification and regulatory compliance excellence
Innovation & Business Improvement
Custom solutions and innovative risk communication methods
Incident Response & Management
Comprehensive incident response planning and testing
Strategic Consulting
Long-term cybersecurity partnership and continuous improvement
Ready to see how these proven methodologies can transform your cybersecurity posture?
Experience Timeline & Achievements
Over a decade of cybersecurity excellence across law enforcement, education, and private sector consulting. Hover over each milestone to explore detailed achievements.
Principal Consultant
Cydea
Leading comprehensive cyber security services delivery
Owner Operator
Ben Andrews Consultancy Ltd
Continuous operation providing cybersecurity services across sectors
MSc Cyber Security
University of West England / NCSC
Advanced cybersecurity education with distinction
Associate Lecturer
University Centre Weston
Cybersecurity education and curriculum development
Cyber Protect Officer
Avon and Somerset Police
Law enforcement cybersecurity training and advisory
CISSP Certification
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
Your Cybersecurity Partner
With over 2 decades of experience spanning CNI, law enforcement, education, and private sector consulting, Ben brings a unique perspective to cybersecurity challenges.
Innovative Problem-Solver, Not Just Another Consultant
Ben Andrews is a highly qualified cybersecurity professional who transforms traditional compliance approaches into strategic business advantages. With an MSc in Cyber Security with Distinction and CISSP certification, he brings both academic rigour and practical experience to every engagement.
His unique background spanning CNI, law enforcement, education, and private sector consulting provides a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity challenges across diverse environments. This experience enables him to develop innovative solutions that go beyond traditional risk matrices to deliver quantifiable business value.
Key Differentiators:
- Practical Risk Assessment: Results that make sense to you and your business so you know where to focus your efforts!
- The Spirit of Frameworks: Proven track record of moving beyond tickbox compliance towards meaningful security.
- Innovation Focus: Custom application development and alternative GRC communication methods
- Cross-Sector Expertise: Law enforcement, education, and private sector experience
Professional Achievements
CISSP Certified
Premier cybersecurity professional certification
2023MSc Cyber Security
University of West England & NCSC - Distinction
2022Law Enforcement
Avon and Somerset Police - Cyber Protect SME
2021-2022Education Leader
University Centre Weston - Associate Lecturer
2022Core Values
Results-Driven
Every engagement delivers measurable outcomes and tangible value to your organisation.
Innovation-Focused
Pioneering new approaches to risk assessment and cybersecurity governance.
Trust & Integrity
Building long-term partnerships based on transparency and professional excellence.
Ready to Transform Your Cybersecurity?
Let's discuss how our proven methodologies can strengthen your security posture and drive measurable business value. Get in touch for a consultation.
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