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Molly Daly

@mollydaly

Cyber security assistant manager passionate about security culture, awareness, and behavioural change that strengthens resilience.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a cyber security role where I can strengthen organisational resilience by building inclusive security culture, delivering behaviour-change awareness training, and driving data-led improvements through governance and assurance work (SOC2/ISO27001).

I’m a passionate and proactive cyber security professional specialising in security culture, awareness, and behavioural change. Over three years at KPMG, I’ve driven initiatives that turn complex security concepts into clear, accessible messages that resonate with diverse audiences.

In my current Information Assurance role, I manage SOC2 and ISO27001 audits, conduct internal assurance reviews, and support external assurance by preparing evidence packs and coordinating auditor responses. I monitor control frameworks, analyse data to spot trends and emerging risks, and track corrective action plans through to timely closure—while guiding teams on governance, risk, and control best practice.

Before KPMG, I brought education leadership as Head of Computer Science and Head of Year 11, and earlier as a Computer Science Teacher—skills I still use to design engaging learning, live workshops, and coaching. I’m also currently completing an MSc in Cyber Security (June 2026), focused on continuous learning and fostering an inclusive, positive security culture.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Assistant Manager (Information Assurance)

Current

KPMG

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Managed SOC 2 and ISO 27001 audits by coordinating evidence packs, internal assurance reviews, and auditor responses to strengthen governance and compliance. Tracked corrective actions and produced assurance documentation, process maps, control matrices, and reports while advising teams on risk and control best practice.

SOC ISO 27001 Governance & Assurance Evidence Pack Preparation Audit Reporting Stakeholder Management

Security Culture Assistant Manager

KPMG

Jan 2023 - Jul 2024 (1 year 6 months)

Designed and delivered cyber security awareness training and targeted communications using behaviour-change principles to improve secure decision-making. Ran phishing simulations end to end with follow-up coaching, translated threat intelligence into actionable learning materials, and refreshed the Information Security SharePoint portal to improve accessibility.

Security Awareness Behavioural Change Training Design

Head of Computer Science & Year 11

Westcliff High School for Girls

Aug 2020 - Jan 2023 (2 years 5 months)

Led departmental strategy, staff development, training programmes, and budget planning while ensuring inclusive, high-quality education. Coordinated safeguarding behaviour and pastoral care for Year 11, building relationships with parents, staff, and external agencies and mentoring students across KS3–KS5.

School Leadership Department Strategy Staff Development Safeguarding Coordination Pastoral Care Mentoring Stakeholder Management Training Delivery

Computer Science Teacher

Hall Mead School

Aug 2017 - Aug 2020 (3 years)

Delivered computer science curriculum covering programming, project management, and digital literacy, while coaching students one-to-one to make complex concepts accessible. Led community training sessions and provided mentoring with communication tailored to diverse audiences.

Project Management Teaching Computer Literacy Mentoring Training Delivery Technical Instruction