In this episode of the Secure and Simple Podcast, host Dejan Kosutic speaks with Bevan Lane, CEO of InfoSec Advisory Group. Bevan shares his journey from starting as an independent contractor to building a successful cybersecurity consultancy with offices in South Africa and London, and clients across five continents. Learn about his approach to scaling the business, including hiring passionate young talent, leveraging automation, and adapting to industry changes. Bevan also discusses the importance of balancing work and family life and provides valuable advice for aspiring consultants. Stay tuned for insights on the future of cybersecurity consulting and more.

Links from the episode:
- Conformio software to streamline and scale ISO 27001 implementation and maintenance for your clients: https://advisera.co/Conformio-software
- White label documentation toolkits for NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, and other ISO standards to create all the required documents for your clients: https://advisera.co/page-all-toolkits
- Accredited Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer courses for various standards and frameworks to show your expertise to potential clients: https://advisera.co/Consultant-Courses
- Company Training Academy with numerous videos for NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, and other frameworks to organize training and awareness programs for your client’s workforce: https://advisera.co/page-Company-Training-Account

• (00:00) - Interview with Bevan Lane
• (03:11) - Hiring and Training the Right People
• (06:26) - Mentorship and Structured Training
• (09:34) - Challenges of Retaining Talent
• (10:55) - CEO's Role and Company Growth Strategy
• (14:22) - Impact of AI on Consulting and Auditing
• (17:49) - Finding and Partnering with Clients
• (22:45) - Leveraging LinkedIn for Business Growth
• (27:02) - Challenges in Consultancy
• (30:29) - Balancing Work and Personal Life
• (35:23) - Future of Consulting and Auditing
• (40:27) - Advice for Aspiring Consultants
• (42:54) - Resources for Consultants