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Ruaa Basil
CEO

about us

Our Story.

Cipher Summit was founded with a vision to make world-class cyber security accessible to businesses and organisations of all sizes.

Our CEO, Ruaa Basil, has previously worked with the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and is currently working on a variety of projects across the UK, UAE, and Iraq.

values

The Principles That Guide Us.

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Integrity

We act with honesty and transparency.

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Education

We empower teams with knowledge.

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Practicality

We offer real-world, actionable solutions.

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Collaboration

We work alongside your IT teams and partners.

mission

Our mission is to expand and grow the business in the Middle East and the UK by delivering practical, accessible cyber security solutions that protect data, empower organisations, and build digital resilience.

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Our Core Services

What We Do.

Risk Assessments & Gap Analysis

We review your current security practices, identify weaknesses, and provide a clear, actionable report to improve your defences.

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GDPR & ICO Compliance Support

We guide you through your obligations under GDPR and help you prepare policies, breach plans, and compliance documentation.

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Cyber Awareness Training

We deliver engaging training sessions for staff or students to help prevent phishing, data mishandling, and common cyber mistakes.

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Incident Response Planning (Advisory)

We work with your team to create practical response playbooks, so you know what to do if a cyber incident happens.

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Case studies

Where strategy meets real-world execution.

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Public Sector Cyber Risk & Governance Review
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Data Protection & Regulatory Readiness
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Cyber Awareness Training Programme
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Incident Response Preparedness & Business Continuity

testimonials

what our clients say.

James H.

IT Manager – UK Manufacturing

United Kingdom

“The consultancy carried out a thorough risk assessment across our on-prem and cloud infrastructure and delivered clear, prioritised remediation actions. Their advice was practical, proportionate, and aligned well with recognised best-practice frameworks.”

Ahmed R.

Head of Technology – Dubai Property Group

Dubai, UAE

“Our security review was mapped against NIST and ISO 27001 principles, with particular attention to third-party risk and cloud governance. The consultancy demonstrated a strong understanding of regulatory expectations in the UAE and delivered clear, auditable outcomes.”

Omar T.

CTO – Jordanian Tech Startup

Jordan

“Security controls were designed in line with NIST standards, allowing us to scale safely as the business grows. The consultancy avoided unnecessary complexity while still delivering a framework suitable for future certification.”

Fatima A

Managing Director – Dubai SME

Dubai, UAE

“We required a security posture that would stand up to client and regulatory scrutiny. The consultancy implemented structured controls aligned to ISO 27001, while ensuring business operations remained efficient and compliant.”

Sarah L.

Operations Director – UK Professional Services

United Kingdom

“They helped us strengthen cyber security controls without disrupting the business. Staff awareness improved significantly, and the recommendations were realistic for our size and risk profile.”

Noor M.

Finance Manager – Omani Private Group

Oman

"They translated complex cyber security and compliance requirements into clear actions for management. The work aligned with ISO 27001 control objectives and gave us confidence in our data protection and access controls."

Khalid S.

Systems Administrator – Omani Logistics Company

Oman

“The consultancy assessed our environment using a risk-based approach aligned to NIST. Their recommendations were realistic for a mixed legacy and cloud infrastructure and improved both governance and operational resilience.”

Lina K.

Programme Manager – Jordanian NGO

Jordan

“Data security and compliance are critical for our stakeholders. The consultancy helped us strengthen policies, access controls, and user awareness in a way that aligns with ISO 27001 principles and donor expectations.”

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