We support executive teams to rapidly and effectively engage with the policy needs of digital resilience, cyber security and safe adoption of AI. We provide a confidential, ethical and individualised service to support the unique contexts of your organisation.
Current statistics show that the majority of data breaches originate from phishing attacks and targetted social engineering. We help you design workable practices and procedures to reduce your exposure to these risks, producing policies which are sensitive to the demands of your organisations and your staff.
Our Services
We review your existing policies to ensure they are suitable for current guidelines and requirements (e.g. GDPR, NCSC advisories DfE standards). Policy beyond compliance
We analyse and recommend policies to engineer defence against phishing and social engineering that go beyond minimum statutory requirements and essential guidance to provide you with confidence. Incident Response Plans for executive teams
Organisation wide planning and strategies to respond to cyberattacks and data loss. Phishing defence workshops
In-person and effective training for staff. We use tactics of cyber-criminals to tailor training sessions for your organisation using information that can be obtained by outsiders about your organisation. Targeted phishing campaigns
We can create a bespoke phishing campaign targeted specifically towards your organisation and individuals based on publicly available information. Strategies for adopting AI safely
We help you roadmap the use of AI, integrating with digital resilience planning, ethics and business process efficiency.
Our People
Dr. Keerthi Rajendran
Founder & Cybersecurity policy consultant | Cognesence
Keerthi has a PhD in Computer Science with peer-reviewed publications in a number of areas. She has over 15 years’ experience in the education sector with roles in teaching, research and project management. Keerthi has recently pursued her interest in cybersecurity with an MSc from Newcastle University and, while continuing her role as an educator, has co-founded Cognesence.
Driven by the belief that effective cyber defence requires a holistic approach, Keerthi works to demystify Cybersecurity and AI technologies and to support leaders gain assurance in the digital resilience of the organisations they are responsible for. She is a firm advocate for integrating security practices across all levels, from daily operations to boardroom governance.
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Dr. Simon Lynch
Co-Founder & Consultant | Cognesence
Simon is an experienced academic who has held exec & non-exec roles in the UK, Asia & Southern Africa with a track record of driving successful transnational collaborative projects.
He has a PhD in AI and years of experience as a lecturer and Associate Dean for International Affairs at Teesside University, he brings a blend of technical expertise and strategic insight to support organisational change.
Simon is interested in the new challenges for digital resilience driven by the competitive advantages of AI and heightened risk of cyber threats, providing a strategic approach to AI implementation, cyber resilient governance and effective policy development.
Contact Us
Email: info@cognesence.co.uk