Marnie McLeod

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About Marnie McLeod

What if your lighthouse wasn’t even switched on? What if the systems you trust to protect your data… don’t? What if that AI-generated report misses a critical business exposure, doesn't align with business goals or the platform doesn't consider emotional intelligence? What if your clients, investors, or regulators ask a question your team can’t answer. That’s when most businesses leaders realise cybersecurity isn’t just an IT problem, it’s a business risk problem as the business owners and directors are responsible at the end of the day. That’s where I come in. I'm your virtual information security and privacy partner, guiding, building and maintaining security best practices and translating risk into plain-English strategies that protect your reputation, revenue, and business value. 3 THINGS TO REDUCE RISKS: 1. Review Your Top Vendors – What guarantees do they give you on data security? Check Who Has Admin Access – The most common threat is internal, not external. Check If Your Privacy Policy Matches Reality – What you say and what you do should align, regulators check. HOW I HELP Build cybersecurity and privacy into day-to-day business decisions Understand the real meaning behind AI-generated GRC reports Protect your business value, not just systems and meet regulatory requirements I’ve worked with:$50M+ businesses scaling operations Directors, COOs, and Founders who don't know where to start or feel overwhelmed and need support Organisation's that want to protect what they have built I’ve also worked with government agencies and large enterprise build ongoing information security and privacy programs ensuring compliance with GDPR, the Privacy Act, and security best practices like ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, and Protective Security Frameworks (PSF). You insure your business against fire, fraud, or accident. Why not treat information security and privacy with the same discipline? GET IN TOUCH Let’s chat! Follow me on LinkedIn or book a call today ABOUT ME Trekking Everest Base Camp in -26°C (yes, I questioned my sanity) ‍ Running half-marathons in the dark, because I love a challenge? Exploring countries and off the beaten track, always curious, always learning These experiences shape more than just my personal life, they influence how I lead, how I consult, and how I support others through uncertainty."I build with intention. I lead with clarity. I partner with purpose. Even when the path is slow, I trust the roots will hold."- Marnie McLeod