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I work with Coventry businesses across manufacturing, automotive, and professional services. I translate technical risks into business language. I help you win contracts and lead with confidence.
Get certified first time, every time.
Build a security system that scales.
Find gaps before attackers do.
Expert help when things go wrong.
I learn your business. I interview stakeholders and review your current policies. We map out your goals so that security enables your growth rather than blocking it.
I build the roadmap. We prioritise initiatives based on risk and budget. I help you choose the right tools and define the processes that will keep you safe.
I guide you through certification and compliance. Whether it is Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, or broader security improvements, I make sure you pass first time.
Get certified first time. I guide Coventry businesses through the self-assessment so you pass without stress.
Ready for the technical audit. I prepare your systems so you pass the hands-on testing that 95% fail first time.
Build a security management system that scales. I help you implement the framework without the usual complexity.
Find gaps before attackers do. I review your systems, policies, and processes to identify weaknesses.
Ready for the worst. I help you plan for breaches so you can react fast and minimise damage.
Train your people. I build awareness programmes that turn your staff into your first line of defence.
We had an element of complacency in our cyber security policies. We decided to embark on the CE+ journey in preparation for potentially becoming accredited for ISO27001 in the near future. We underestimated the vulnerabilities that existed on our set up. Paul helped us through each one to deploy policies that would solve the issue not only for the certification but ongoing for the future. Paul is extremely knowledgeable and takes a very proactive approach. We look forward to working with him again in the future.
Paul is technically brilliant, the best CTO I’ve worked with. Incredibly knowledgeable and strategically knows exactly what is required for an organisation. Paul is so adept at understanding the nuances and needs of a business quickly. Great to work with and a confident decision maker. I’ve worked with Paul on some very demanding programmes with complex customer organisations and it is always genuinely a pleasure; we just were always able to get things done!
Paul has built an outstanding reputation for security, not only through an in-depth understanding of the latest technologies and trends but also in the ability to deliver solutions that ensure robust protection for organisations, often in highly complex and regulated environments. What truly sets Paul apart is the genuine care and commitment to creating long-term value for clients.
I have had the pleasure of by working with Paul over the last 10 years. I have found him to be one of the best technical Security Solution architects with brilliant understanding on how security is applicable to a business. He was my go to guy for whenever I needed help and guidance on my designs that I was producing. His experience especially around the governance and security best practices were invaluable to me personally.
I have had the pleasure of working with Paul on a number of projects over the past few years. Paul's knowledge seems to be boundless, his ability to take on new technology and quickly come up to speed and become an authority is a skill not held by many. He builds great relationships at all levels in an organisation and is comfortable working with people at the sharp end of delivery rolling up his sleeves or presenting the 30,000 foot view to senior members.
Paul has a wealth of experience across a number of technical domains and a keen eye for detail. He really demonstrated these traits when he supported me in the technical governance area of the programme. I inherited a very complex and unmanageable governance function and with Paul's assistance, I was able to turn it into an efficient and scalable function capable of supporting the demanding needs of the programme.
Paul was highly supportive and that combined with his wide technical and practical knowledge of IT and his familiarity and understanding of IT processes made him a key and valuable member of the project team. He is personable and able to easily work with others at all levels and despite working on other projects concurrently has always been responsive and there when needed.
Hugely competent technically, Paul has an extremely broad range of knowledge and goes out of his way to diligently research, and quickly become expert in, any gaps he identifies or new technologies that interest him. I am constantly impressed by his desire and motivation to keep learning. Paul is a trusted advisor to peers and senior management alike.
Paul is a very professional, knowledgeable, approachable and skilled individual, with a clear wealth of experience in the role and sector. He communicates clearly, builds good working relations, is proactive, motivated and ever positive and calm, even in challenging situations. Having someone such as Paul to work with, with his strong leadership qualities, calm manner and deep technical knowledge base (in cloud, especially) was/is tremendously valuable, and he was ultimately instrumental in many of our successes.
I've worked with Paul over several years and on several projects. Always found Paul to be insightful, technically astute whilst also working to provide the customer with the desired outcome. A good sounding board to bounce off ideas and someone that will give you straight answers. I'd welcome the opportunity to work with Paul again, he'd be a massive asset to any team.
I have found Paul to be extremely knowledgeable in technical areas but also combines that with a pragmatic attitude to build what works for the client. He has a can-do attitude and approaches all projects with enthusiasm to get the job done. It is to his credit that client engagements frequently ask for him.
Paul's technical knowledge is without question one of the highest, and most thorough, I have to this day encountered. As a Project Manager having an Architect like Paul assigned to one of my projects was a massive boost. His ability to communicate with both technical and non technical people alike meant that he was just as much at home in design meetings as he was in customer meetings, which is a massive asset.
Paul is unbelievably clever, pragmatic, honest and witty. His intellect and intelligence have great depth and substance and I'd have him on my IT Delivery team any day of the week as his contributions shape smart decisions and clear project direction. He's a great bloke too.
I had the pleasure of working with Paul on enterprise-wide transformational projects. Paul's aptitude and unquestionable talent throughout the planning, design, and delivery stages was exemplary. Paul can extol the virtues of cloud computing and communicate at all levels. I have no hesitation in recommending Paul.
I've worked with Paul for over 10 years now. He's technically astute, fantastic at solving problems and a great communicator who easily makes complex solutions understandable for non techie stakeholders and colleagues.
The technical assurance that Paul provided was invaluable in helping to manage other technical resources, and I’m sure without his input and assistance then several projects would not have delivered as smoothly as they did. I always had the utmost confidence in Paul, who is also a very personable chap to work with, and would welcome the opportunity to work with him again on other projects & programmes of work.
Paul consistently demonstrates an excellent technical design and engineering capability combined with a proactive, innovative, solution finding attitude – playing a major part in delivering the UK's first .net / blade server based infrastructure solution. Committed and hardworking with a personable and cheerful demeanour.
Very highly skilled technically, always the first to want to learn new technologies or take on more complex tasks. Very able to nurture more junior members of the team and he was a popular guy within his team and across the whole of the function. Very articulate when dealing with the business and senior stakeholders.
Paul is one of a small number of people I have worked with who combine an exceptional technical capability with a no-nonsense approach. His explanations come in plain English and he always delivers what he says he will, when he said he would. I look forward to working with him again, and would recommend him to anyone who wants to get the job done right first time.
Whether you need Cyber Essentials certification in Coventry, ISO 27001 guidance, or a security health check, I work with Coventry businesses to build practical defenses that fit your budget and goals.
West Midlands – Coventry, Leicester, Birmingham, Solihull
Coventry's manufacturing and automotive sectors increasingly require suppliers to hold Cyber Essentials certification. Major employers like Jaguar Land Rover and their supply chain partners often mandate this as a minimum security standard. Beyond contracts, the certification helps protect against the 80% of common cyber attacks that target businesses with weak basic controls. It also reduces cyber insurance premiums and demonstrates security commitment to clients.
Basic Cyber Essentials typically takes 1-2 weeks if your security controls are already in place. Cyber Essentials Plus takes 2-4 weeks for well-prepared organisations, though this can extend to 6-9 weeks if remediation work is needed. I work with Coventry businesses to identify gaps early, so we can fix issues before the official assessment rather than failing and paying twice.
Coventry manufacturers often struggle with legacy operational technology systems that cannot be easily patched, mixed IT environments combining office systems with production floor equipment, and supply chain security requirements from larger customers. The shift to Industry 4.0 and connected manufacturing has created new attack surfaces. I help manufacturing businesses segment their networks, protect critical systems, and meet customer security requirements without disrupting production.
It depends on your contracts and customers. Basic Cyber Essentials is a self-assessment questionnaire, whilst Plus includes hands-on technical testing by an auditor. Government contracts involving sensitive data typically require Plus. Defence sector work almost always needs Plus. If your requirement just says "Cyber Essentials" without specifying Plus, basic certification is usually sufficient. I help Coventry businesses work out exactly which level they need before spending money.
Costs vary depending on what you need. Cyber Essentials support typically ranges from a few hundred pounds for guidance through to several thousand for full hands-on preparation. ISO 27001 implementation is a larger investment spread over months. I offer flexible arrangements from one-off assessments to ongoing virtual CISO support. Every engagement starts with a free consultation so we can scope exactly what you need and provide clear pricing upfront.
You have 30 days to fix the identified issues and request a retest. Some certification bodies charge extra for retesting. Over 95% of businesses fail Plus on their first attempt, usually due to unpatched systems, missing multi-factor authentication, or unsupported software. This is why I recommend pre-assessment checks before the official audit. We find and fix problems first, so you pass when it counts.
Yes. Many Coventry businesses start with Cyber Essentials and progress to ISO 27001 as they grow or win larger contracts. The two standards share about 60% overlap in controls, so work done for Cyber Essentials feeds into ISO 27001 implementation. I help with gap assessments, policy development, and certification support for both standards. Some clients maintain both certifications to satisfy different customer requirements.