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Measured Expertise. Real Impact.

Cipher Summit is a UK-, UAE-, and Iraq-registered cyber security consultancy helping organisations protect critical data, meet regulatory requirements, and build long-term cyber resilience. We work with public and private sector organisations across the UK and the Middle East, expanding our business while delivering internationally recognised cyber security standards adapted to local operational realities.

Our approach is practical, clear, and outcome-focused — translating complex cyber risks into actionable guidance for leadership teams.

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NCSC principles, GDPR, and international frameworks

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assessments delivered

Risk, compliance, and cyber maturity reviews

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core regions

UK, Middle East, and emerging digital markets

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organisations supported

Across public and private sectors

mission

Our mission is to expand and grow the business in the Middle East and the UK by delivering practical, accessible cyber security solutions that protect data, empower organisations, and build digital resilience.

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Leadership & Expertise

Cipher Summit is led by a CyberFirst Associate, recognised through the UK National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) CyberFirst programme. This reflects a strong commitment to cyber education, awareness, and the application of UK-aligned best practices.

With a background spanning IT, cyber security education, and advisory work, our leadership brings a unique ability to communicate cyber risk clearly to non-technical stakeholders — supporting informed decision-making at executive and board level.

Our team

Meet the Team.

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Neal Taylor

Director of Operations

Oversees the operational delivery of cyber security services across the organisation. Responsible for maintaining service quality, effective internal processes, and alignment with industry best practice. Works closely with leadership and delivery teams to ensure services are delivered securely, efficiently, and consistently.

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Karrar Al-Hili

Strategic Director

Provides strategic oversight and supports the long-term direction of the business. Works alongside the executive team to guide growth, partnerships, and service development, ensuring the organisation remains aligned with evolving cyber security risks and client expectations.

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Tara Afendi

Cyber Risk & Governance Advisor

Supports organisations in understanding cyber risk, governance responsibilities, and regulatory obligations. Provides guidance on embedding cyber security into business decision-making and operational practices.

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Rasha Jassim

Security Assurance Lead

Responsible for maintaining alignment with recognised cyber security frameworks and standards. Supports governance, risk management, and assurance activities, helping ensure services are delivered in line with regulatory and compliance expectations.

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Tammar AlSaffar

Head of Client Services

Leads client engagement and relationship management across all services. Acts as a senior point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication, smooth onboarding, and a high-quality service experience throughout engagements.

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Erin Hutchison

Compliance & Administration Manager

Responsible for overseeing administrative operations and supporting compliance activities across the business. Coordinates documentation, client onboarding records, data handling processes, and supports GDPR-aligned practices to ensure the organisation operates efficiently and responsibly.

Our Core Services

What We Do.

Risk Assessments & Gap Analysis

We review your current security practices, identify weaknesses, and provide a clear, actionable report to improve your defences.

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GDPR & ICO Compliance Support

We guide you through your obligations under GDPR and help you prepare policies, breach plans, and compliance documentation.

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Cyber Awareness Training

We deliver engaging training sessions for staff or students to help prevent phishing, data mishandling, and common cyber mistakes.

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Incident Response Planning (Advisory)

We work with your team to create practical response playbooks, so you know what to do if a cyber incident happens.

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How We Work

Cipher Summit operates a remote-first delivery model, supported by on-site consultation where required. This enables us to deliver efficient, flexible services without unnecessary overhead.

Where advanced technical monitoring or response capabilities are required, we work in partnership with established UK-based Security Operations Centres (SOC), ensuring scalable and compliant service delivery while maintaining clear governance and accountability.

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Our International Perspective

Our consultancy network includes professionals with experience across the UK and Middle East cyber-defence sectors, bringing diverse technical and strategic perspectives to the challenges faced by modern organisations.

This international outlook strengthens our ability to advise on evolving threat landscapes and emerging attack techniques relevant to both developed and developing digital economies.

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your benefits

Why Choose Us?

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International standards with regional insight

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Trusted Partnerships

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Strong & Reliable

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Education-Led Approach

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