Hi there! I’m Ainsley Lauron Lim, a security program and GRC consultant based in Tokyo. I specialize in translating complex security initiatives into clear business outcomes, aligning activities with frameworks like NIST CSF, OWASP ASVS, and SAMM, and driving risk-based decision making with executive-level reporting. I also lead security awareness programs and training design, turning technical risk into practical, relatable content for executives and non-technical stakeholders. I enjoy building scalable programs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve security posture across organizations.

Ainsley Lauron Lim

Hi there! I’m Ainsley Lauron Lim, a security program and GRC consultant based in Tokyo. I specialize in translating complex security initiatives into clear business outcomes, aligning activities with frameworks like NIST CSF, OWASP ASVS, and SAMM, and driving risk-based decision making with executive-level reporting. I also lead security awareness programs and training design, turning technical risk into practical, relatable content for executives and non-technical stakeholders. I enjoy building scalable programs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve security posture across organizations.

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Hi there! I’m Ainsley Lauron Lim, a security program and GRC consultant based in Tokyo. I specialize in translating complex security initiatives into clear business outcomes, aligning activities with frameworks like NIST CSF, OWASP ASVS, and SAMM, and driving risk-based decision making with executive-level reporting.

I also lead security awareness programs and training design, turning technical risk into practical, relatable content for executives and non-technical stakeholders. I enjoy building scalable programs and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve security posture across organizations.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Security Operational & Leadership Support at Mainfreight
June 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Provided operational and administrative support to the CCSO. Conducted vendor and tool security assessments and supported customer RFIs. Created and maintained risk registers, tracking mitigation and acceptance decisions. Supported planning, tracking and documentation for security initiatives using Aha!. Produced security reports and dashboards in Power BI for executive reporting. Aligned security initiatives to various frameworks focusing on NIST CSF. Created onboarding security documentation.
Security Awareness Lead at Mainfreight
February 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
Led a global security awareness program supporting ~6,500 users. Designed custom simulations on KnowBe4 based on real organizational threats. Designed LMS modules and visual learning material using Articulate and Canva. Collaborated with security awareness consultants to design custom training content. Benchmarked program maturity and defined a continuous improvement roadmap aligned to the SANS Security Awareness Maturity Model. Administered KnowBe4 including AD integration, whitelisting, training assignment, tracking and reporting.

Education

Bachelor of Business Information Technology at Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand
February 1, 2019 - February 1, 2021

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Industry Experience

Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Government