Helen Adeyera
Accreditations:
- MSci Computer Science
- Cisco – Introduction to Cybersecurity
- ISC2 – Certified in Cybersecurity
- ISO 27001 Lead Implementer
- Prince2
Helen holds an MSci in Computer Science and is passionate about helping organisations build stronger, more confident security practices. Her experience spans governance, risk, compliance and wider security improvement, with a particular focus on making complex security challenges practical, accessible, and aligned to real business needs, while embedding Secure by Design thinking from the outset.
She has supported organisations through certification journeys including ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus, while leading security awareness initiatives and contributing to incident response. Helen is passionate about improving the way security is delivered, helping to shape practical approaches that strengthen both processes and outcomes, drawing on recognised best practice and established frameworks such as NIST.
Combining a strong technical foundation with a people-focused approach, Helen is committed to helping organisations build resilience, strengthen trust, and navigate cyber security with clarity and confidence.
Helen Adeyera's Posts
Council of Europe Data Breach: ShinyHunters’ 2026 Attack
The Council of Europe data breach involved unauthorised access in June 2026 claimed by ShinyHunters, with stolen data samples posted…
What are Cyber Security Management Services and How do They Work?
Cyber security management services are ongoing programmes that run governance, continuous monitoring, supplier oversight and incident readiness for an organisation,…
What Is a Security Operations Centre (SOC)? A Plain-English UK Guide
A security operations centre is a team, set of processes, and technology that detect, investigate, and respond to cyber incidents,…
What Is SOC as a Service and How It Works
What is SOC as a Service? Learn how continuous monitoring, detection and response work in 2026, with an overview of…
How to Build a Cyber Risk Assessment Template (with Example)
A cyber risk assessment template is a repeatable spreadsheet or governance form that records assets, threats, vulnerabilities, likelihood, impact and…
What Does a Virtual CISO Actually Do? Responsibilities Explained
Discover the key virtual CISO responsibilities that strengthen governance, reduce risk and improve compliance for UK organisations. Learn how to…
