Chafik Mohamed

About

I am a cybersecurity, governance–risk–compliance (GRC) and data protection consultant, trainer, speaker, mentor and auditor, supporting organizations in strengthening their security posture and achieving regulatory compliance.Certified in CEH v10, ISO 27005, ISO 27001, DPO, MCSE and PECB, I have over 15 years of experience delivering technical, organizational and strategic engagements.I work with companies, public institutions, schools and local authorities across the Indian Ocean, Africa and mainland France to: • secure information systems (audits, GRC, hardening, governance) • strengthen cloud and identity security (Office 365, Azure, Active Directory) • support GDPR compliance (records, DPIA, incident management, governance) • train IT teams, business units and leadership on security best practices • lead or structure ISO 27001, ISO 27005, 22301 and 27701 initiatives • deliver conferences, webinars and professional workshops on cybersecurity, risk management, cloud security, GDPR and digital transformation • mentor young professionals entering the cybersecurity field, helping them prepare certifications, build foundational skills and successfully enter the industryAs President of the Observatory for Cybersecurity in the Indian Ocean (OCOI), I also contribute to developing regional cyber capabilities through events, awareness programs, studies, mentoring initiatives and strategic projects. 📍 Based in Reunion Island 🌍 Operating across the Indian Ocean – Africa – Europe 👉 Open to consulting, audit, training, speaking, mentoring and GDPR/cybersecurity advisory engagements.