Cybersecurity, Information Security Compliance (ISO 27001, SOC 2), based in Portugal
About Me
Hi, I’m Rebecca Byrnes — a cybersecurity and information security compliance professional based in Portugal. I help organizations design, implement, and mature security programs that are practical, auditable, and aligned to business goals.
Focus areas:
ISO/IEC 27001 implementation and internal audits
SOC 2 readiness, control design, and evidence collection
Risk management aligned to ISO 27005 and NIST
Secure SDLC enablement and developer-friendly controls
Policy frameworks, procedures, and security awareness
Selected outcomes:
Led ISO 27001 certification projects from gap analysis to successful external audit
Built SOC 2 control libraries with automated evidence capture for CI/CD and cloud
Launched third‑party risk management and vendor due diligence workflows
Drove phishing-resilience and security awareness programs with measurable uplift
I’m originally from [your origin if desired], now living in Portugal. Outside work, I enjoy exploring the Atlantic coast and learning Portuguese.
If you’d like a detailed resume or references, feel free to reach out.