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Tim Mulcahy

Information and Cyber Security Consultancy

€810/day
London, GB
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Tim

Helping organisations strengthen security, reduce risk, and build trust. Practical, business-focused cyber security and compliance support.

I help SMEs, tech scale-ups, and ambitious businesses solve real security challenges — from managing risk and meeting compliance requirements, to building resilient systems and achieving certification. I combine deep technical knowledge with practical business insight so you get solutions that are effective, understandable and implementable.

What I bring to the table:
• 15+ years’ experience in cyber security, risk and compliance
• Proven track record with ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, Cyber Essentials, and security frameworks
• Strong understanding of both technical controls and risk governance
• Ability to translate complexity into clear actions, priorities and documentation

I stand out because I don’t just produce reports — I help clients turn recommendations into results. I focus on:
• Actionable risk treatment plans
• Practical, tailored policies and procedures
• Readiness assessments that actually prepare teams for audits
• Clear communication for technical and non-technical stakeholders

Typical projects I handle include:
• ISO 27001 readiness assessments, GAP analyses and certification support
• SOC 2 readiness and attestation preparation
• Security risk assessments and treatment plans
• Policy, standards and control documentation
• Vendor / third-party risk assessments
• Cybersecurity strategy and governance frameworks

Whether you need fixed-price deliverables (assessment reports, controls implementation, documentation packs) or ongoing consultancy and advisory support, I provide pragmatic, business-aligned security services that reduce friction and build confidence.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
London (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Pallium Protect
    Security Consultancy
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    April 2025 - Today (1 year and 2 months)
    London, United Kingdom
    Working with a range of clients across the UK and Europe,
    including private offices, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs).
    Recent engagements have included.
    • Advising on the design and implementation of tailored
    cybersecurity programmes for private clients, with a
    focus on personal digital risk, secure communications,
    and home network protection.
    • Supporting small organisations and family offices with
    third-party risk management, and compliance strategy.
    • Conducting discreet security assessments and incident
    response planning for clients with complex privacy or
    risk profiles.
    • Acting as a trusted advisor for technology-related
    decision-making, vendor selection, and secure cloud
    and SaaS adoption.
    • Performing cyber due diligence assessments of
    organisations as part of takeover process.
    Engagements have required a high degree of discretion,
    technical depth, and the ability to operate independently in
    sensitive environments.
    Technical project management Cybersecurity Incident Management Compliance ISO 27001 Risk Management
  • Hyperoptic
    Security Compliance Lead-Hyperoptic
    TELECOMMUNICATIONS
    October 2024 - April 2025 (6 months)
    London, United Kingdom
    Brought in as a technical compliance lead to support
    regulatory compliance under the UK’s Telecoms Security
    Regulations (TSR), working directly with the CISO to enhance
    security posture and ensure audit readiness.
    • Designed and implemented a comprehensive compliance
    framework, enabling ongoing monitoring, governance, and
    alignment with TSR mandates.
    • Led internal risk assessments and audits, identifying
    vulnerabilities and delivering clear, actionable remediation
    plans.
    • Collaborated across engineering, IT, and operations to
    embed security controls and best practices organisation wide.
    • Authored and refined security policies and procedures,
    ensuring consistency with both industry standards and
    regulatory requirements.
    • Delivered tailored security awareness training, boosting
    compliance engagement and accountability at all levels.
    • Acted as a key compliance advisor, translating complex
    regulatory requirements into practical, business-friendly
    processes.
    IT-Security Cybersecurity Incident Management security compliance ISO 27001
  • Fractional CISO
    Independent Consultant
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    November 2023 - Today (2 years and 7 months)
    London, United Kingdom
    Provided fractional CISO leadership and hands-on
    cybersecurity consultancy to a portfolio of startups and
    growing businesses, delivering tailored strategies to enhance
    resilience, compliance, and operational security.
    • Developed and executed bespoke security strategies
    aligned with client risk profiles, business models, and growth
    stages.
    • Conducted detailed risk assessments and threat modelling,
    delivering practical, cost-effective mitigation plans.
    • Guided multiple organisations through successful
    implementation of ISO 27001, SOC 2, Cyber Essentials, and PCI-
    DSS compliance programmes.
    • Worked closely with founders and leadership teams to
    embed security-by-design into products, operations, and
    culture.
    • Delivered incident response training and playbooks,
    equipping teams to respond swiftly and effectively to cyber
    threats.
    • Acted as a trusted security advisor and coach, translating
    complex risks into board-level insights and actionable
    decisions
    ISO 27001

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Education

  • CISSP
    CISSP
  • CISA
    CISA

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