Simon Besagni
Milton Keynes,UK
Summary
Information security professional specialising in governance, risk, compliance, and assurance within ISO-aligned environments. Currently enhancing operations and driving continuous improvement of ISO 27001 ISMS as an outsourced Information Security Manager. Expertise in conducting ISO 27001 Internal Audits, Swift security assessments, and Security Design & Architecture Review (Governance). Strong focus on Risk Management and security assurance, translating technical security issues into actionable business decisions for stakeholders.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Digital Risk Consultant
Mobius Consulting UK
London
2023.10 - 2026.03
- Deliver information security governance and assurance engagements across multiple client organisations.
- Act as outsourced Information Security Manager maintaining ISO 27001 aligned ISMS
- Lead preparation for ISO 27001 surveillance and recertification audits, maintaining certification through annual audit cycles
- Perform ISO 27001 internal audits and gap assessments
- Conduct SWIFT Customer Security Programme independent assessments against CSCF controls
- Design RBAC models and support identity governance improvements
- Perform security risk assessments and maintain risk registers
- Review vulnerability and penetration testing outcomes and track remediation
Cyber Security Consultant
Provention Ltd
Milton Keynes
2019.05 - 2023.09
- Delivered cyber security consulting engagements across public and private sector organisations.
- Conducted cyber security maturity and risk assessments
- Performed vulnerability scanning and remediation reporting
- Supported organisations preparing for Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification
- Developed incident response procedures and security documentation
- Supported operation of the organisation’s ISO 27001 ISMS and ISO 9001 QMS
Technology Manager
SCI Employee Benefits
Phuket
2017.01 - 2019.01
- Managed technology operations for an insurance and investment brokerage.
- Maintained corporate website and digital platforms
- Managed digital promotion of investment properties and marketing campaigns
- Administered internal IT infrastructure and systems
- Coordinated external technology vendors and support services
Project Manager
Reflex Solutions
Phuket
2012.01 - 2017.01
- Led the end-to-end development and implementation of a healthcare technology platform supporting the medical tourism operations of Phuket International Hospital.
- Managed the project lifecycle from initial concept through delivery, testing, deployment, and operational support
- Coordinated developers, business stakeholders, and clinical teams
- Supported solution design, user testing, staff training, and system rollout
Senior Account Manager
Reflex Solutions
Phuket, Thailand
IT Consultant
Maersk Data
Copenhagen
Education
BSc (First Class Honours) - Digital Technology Solutions Manager – Cybersecurity Analyst Pathway
University of West London
LondonSkills
- ISO 27001 ISMS management
- Security governance and assurance
- Risk assessment and registers
- Security architecture and design
- Identity and access governance
- Security testing oversight
- Audit preparation and compliance
Certification
- ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
- ISC² Certified in Cyber (CC)
- Microsoft Certified Professional – Windows Server & Active Directory
Languages
English
Native
Danish
Fluent
Framework Experience
- ISO 27001 / ISO 27002
- Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- SWIFT Customer Security Controls Framework (CSCF)
Timeline
Digital Risk Consultant
Mobius Consulting UK
2023.10 - 2026.03
Cyber Security Consultant
Provention Ltd
2019.05 - 2023.09
Technology Manager
SCI Employee Benefits
2017.01 - 2019.01
Project Manager
Reflex Solutions
2012.01 - 2017.01
IT Consultant
Maersk Data
Senior Account Manager
Reflex Solutions
BSc (First Class Honours) - Digital Technology Solutions Manager – Cybersecurity Analyst Pathway
University of West London