Paul Sammut

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About Paul Sammut

Cyber Security Leader | Security & IT ExecutiveDirected end-to-end cyber security initiatives for clients across Technology, Public Sector, Retail, Financial Services, Telecoms and Manufacturing, enhancing risk posture and regulatory compliance.Led comprehensive cyber transformation projects, resulting in measurable improvements in threat detection, risk reduction, incident response, and overall cyber resilience.Enabled multiple organizations to achieve ISO 27001 certification, reducing audit findings and strengthening their information security management systems (ISMS).Designed, conducted and facilitated table-top simulations (TTXs) for executive and technical teams, improving incident response readiness and responsiveness.Delivered cloud security and AI governance assessments, enabling secure adoption of emerging technologies while ensuring compliance with industry standards.Implemented privacy and security governance frameworks (ISO 27701, SOC2, SWIFT CSCF) across global operations, mitigating data privacy risks and supporting GDPR/CCPA compliance.Developed and executed cyber resilience and business continuity programs, minimizing operational disruptions and ensuring rapid recovery from cyber incidents.Benchmarked security programs against industry best practices, providing actionable insights that drove continuous improvement and strategic investment in security controls.Regularly present at cyber security conferences; open to further speaking engagements to share expertise and industry trends.Certifications:CISSP | CISM | CCSP | ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor | ISO 27701 Lead Auditor