BSides London 2025

BSides London 2025

How to Lower Stress When Leading Audits
2025-12-13 , Rookie Track 1

Techniques and processes to implement when leading an external information security audit to lower the stress levels.


If you are considering leading or have a planned audit coming up and concerned about it's success or if you find being part of external audits stressful, this short session will provide tips and advice on how to ensure the audit is run smoothly and reduce stress levels for all involved. This is ideal for information security audits such as SOC 2 or ISO27001 but can be applied to other large assessments.


Please confirm that I am a first time speaker and have not spoken in public and will not be before the Bsides London event date (14th December 2024).: Yes

Sadik Miah is an authentic cybersecurity leader with a passion for personal growth and community impact. As Head of Cybersecurity, he brings strategic vision and integrity to safeguarding digital ecosystems. Sadik is deeply committed to continuous learning and development, both for himself and those around him, and actively contributes to the cybersecurity community through mentorship and knowledge sharing. His leadership style blends technical expertise with a people-first approach, fostering resilience and trust in every environment he supports.