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Cyber Security
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Control Risks
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The Challenge
Control Risks needed additional junior advisory capacity within its Digital Risks team as client demand increased for cyber risk assessment, digital resilience, and advisory work across EMEA.
The role required someone who could support consultants by analysing security information, researching threats, preparing client-ready reports, and helping translate technical cyber issues into clear business risk.
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Candidate Strengths
Stephan brought a strong analytical background from intelligence, OSINT, and corporate risk. He was used to working with incomplete information, identifying patterns, and turning complex issues into clear findings for senior stakeholders.
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Newto's Added Value
Newto helped Stephan translate his intelligence and risk background into a credible cyber advisory profile.
He completed structured cyber security training, achieving CompTIA Security+ and CompTIA CySA+.
Newto's specialised coaching included a deep dive into his previous experiences, mapping his OSINT, analysis and reporting experience against Control Risks' advisory work, and helping him present that experience clearly in the interview.
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Employer Outcome
- Control Risks hired Stephan within its Digital Risks team at no recruitment cost.
- The hire gave the team additional support on cyber risk assessment and client delivery across EMEA, with a candidate who could bring structured analysis and clear communication into the role.
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