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Benita Sophia Michael

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I am a Certified ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISMS Lead Auditor and ISO/IEC 42001:2023 AIMS Lead Auditor, with 8+ years in IT security, quality management, and governance.

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I am a Certified ISO/IEC 27001:2022 ISMS Lead Auditor and ISO/IEC 42001:2023 AIMS Lead Auditor, with 8+ years in IT security, quality management, and governance. My work spans independent consulting, training, and volunteer leadership, helping organizations build robust security and AI governance programs.\n\nMy core strengths include IT audits, risk management, and compliance with frameworks such as SOX, PCI DSS, and SOC 2, along with AI governance concepts like NIST AI RMF, ISO 23894, and EU AI Act awareness. I excel at audit delivery, stakeholder engagement, incident response, policy development, and establishing effective governance frameworks.

  • 19 years' experience
  • Joined February 2025

Industry experience

  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Financial Services
  • Government

Work experience· 18 roles

Corporate Trainer · ThinkcloudlyApr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Delivering high-quality training sessions on GRC / IT Audit and IT controls, including risk assessment, threat modelling, vulnerability assessment, cybersecurity controls and assessments, SOX, IT auditing controls, ISO 27001, regulatory compliance overview.

Corporate Trainer · ThinkcloudlyApr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Delivering high-quality training sessions on GRC / IT Audit and IT controls, including risk assessment, threat modelling, vulnerability assessment, cybersecurity controls and assessments, SOX, IT auditing controls, ISO 27001, and regulatory compliance overview. Create and update training materials; perform assessments and provide guidance and mentorship to students.

Corporate Trainer · ThinkcloudlyApr 2025 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Delivering high-quality training sessions on GRC / IT Audit and IT controls, including risk assessment, threat modelling, vulnerability assessment, cybersecurity controls and assessments, SOX, IT auditing controls, ISO 27001, regulatory compliance overview. Create and update training materials. Perform assessments and offer guidance and mentorship to students.

Educator · PlanetSpark & Unbox-EDDec 2021 – Present · 5 yrs
Educator · PlanetSpark & Unbox-EDDec 2021 – Present · 5 yrs
Educator · PlanetSpark & Unbox-EDDec 2021 – Present · 5 yrs
Translator · Watchtower, IndiaOct 2021 – Sep 2025 · 4 yrs
Translator · Watchtower, IndiaOct 2021 – Sep 2025 · 4 yrs

Education

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science Engineering · Tamil Nadu, India2000 – 2004
Bachelor of Engineering – Computer Science Engineering · Tamil Nadu, India2000 – 2004

Certifications and awards· 19

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditor2030 – 2025
ISO/IEC 42001:2023 Lead Auditor (AIMS)2030 – 2025
PCI DSS Implementer Certification2030 – 2025
Internal Auditor – ISO 9001 & ISO 270012030 – 2025

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