About CyberSecurityAId
Our Mission
CyberSecurityAId addresses the cybersecurity vulnerabilities of small businesses. Many lack the resources and expertise for effective cyber hygiene, making traditional tools and certifications unattainable.
Our innovative solution is a dynamic self-assessment tool powered by Large Language Models, designed to empower small businesses with affordable and accessible means to enhance cybersecurity knowledge and practices.
Product Benefits
- User-friendly interface
- Sector and company specific
- Interactive and conversational
- Tailored recommendations
- Continuous improvement
- Aligned with Cyber Essentials
The Team
Dr. Marta F. Arroyabe
Co-Founder
Reader at Essex Business School, specializing in innovation management, cybersecurity, and digital transformation in small businesses.
Prof. Haris Mouratidis
Co-Founder
Professor at the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, Director of IADS, specializing in cybersecurity and secure software engineering.
Ville Karhusaari
Knowledge Exchange Manager
Facilitates external relationships and collaborations with external organizations.
Kaylee Shurety
Technology Transfer Officer
Leads the project's commercialization journey, ensuring its commercial potential.
Our Journey
Our tool is a multidisciplinary project created in 2023 by Essex Business School and the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at the University of Essex, focusing on cyber hygiene in small businesses.
We have developed a functional prototype as part of CyberASAP participation and are creating our own LLM, planning to spin out in 2025.
We collaborate with key cybersecurity business support organizations to tailor our tool.
Contact Us
Dr. Marta F. Arroyabe - Essex Business School
Email: mf17255@essex.ac.uk
Address: University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom