These case studies show how UK businesses actually improved their security. No made-up scenarios or vague success stories – just real work with real organisations. Each case study breaks down what the client needed, what wasn't working, and how we fixed it. From getting certifications sorted to fixing actual security problems, here's what happened when businesses decided to take security seriously.
I led the AWS cloud platform design, security architecture, and risk assessment behind Ryan TaxPay™—a global tax payment automation platform used by multinational clients.
Highlights:
✅ Designed a secure-by-default AWS architecture
✅ Delivered all security controls and risk assessments
✅ Led testing and validation, including vulnerability and penetration testing
✅ Enabled full compliance with financial and data protection regulations
Now used globally,
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I’m a trusted contributor to Wiz CloudSec Academy, creating high-impact, practitioner-led content that educates security teams worldwide.
Highlights:
✅ Created training on cloud misconfigurations, secure architecture, and threat mitigation
✅ #1 Google-ranked articles and modules viewed by thousands globally
✅ Blended deep technical expertise with accessible, risk-aware learning
Whether it’s scripts, modules, or full course development – my cyber content drives understanding and action.
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I’ve led major Public Sector Cyber Security initiatives—helping UK government departments modernise securely, from cloud transformation to AI enablement.
Key Highlights:
✅ Principal Security Architect for £500m+ cloud migration programmes
✅ Delivered secure-by-design AWS, Azure, and hybrid architectures
✅ Led risk assessments and controls for critical national systems
✅ Supporting secure adoption of AI in line with UK government strategy
Trusted by senior civil servants, central government, and suppliers alike.
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I’m Paul Reynolds, I specialise in helping businesses in regulated industries – FinTech, Financial Advisors, Accountancy, HealthTech, Legal, as well as having extensive experience in retail, charitable trusts, outsourcing, hosting, banking, and local and central Government.
I am a security consultant and risk assessor, enterprise, solution, and security architect, ISO27001 specialist, and penetration tester. I have built National Technology Award-nominated applications, and I was part of the BCS Public Sector Project of the Year winning team!
I have been awarded Fellowship of the British Computing Society, as well as being a Chartered IT Professional, a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CSTM Pen Tester (CTM eligible), and TOGAF certified architect. I hold cloud certifications with Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure (x12), and provide cloud security consultant services to help organisations design, secure, and manage modern cloud environments. I am also a published author.
I provide IASME Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, Baseline, and Assurance Assessments via YDC, and I am an assessor for the British Computing Society.
Academic: MSc, BA, DipLCM, ALCM
Management: FBCS CITP, MCMI CMgr
Security: CISSP, CSTM
Cloud: Azure x12, AWS, GCP
Let’s discuss how I can help protect your organization from cybersecurity threats, implement security strategies, and ensure robust data protection across all your information systems and business operations while maintaining regulatory compliance and business continuity as your trusted partner.
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