Throughout this capstone project, the Victoria demonstrated exceptional professionalism and clarity in articulating her vision and requirements for the AI-powered cybersecurity solutions. Her ability to translate complex business needs into actionable technical specifications was instrumental in keeping the project focused and aligned with organizational objectives. What particularly stood out was her openness to discussion and willingness to reassess different approaches as the project evolved. Rather than rigidly adhering to initial concepts, she demonstrated adaptive leadership by encouraging exploration of alternative solutions when technical or business considerations warranted course corrections. This collaborative mindset created an environment where innovation could flourish while maintaining practical feasibility. The CISO's availability was crucial to the project's success. She consistently provided timely feedback, clarified requirements, and offered strategic guidance that helped navigate complex decisions around AI implementation, compliance frameworks, and user experience design. Her support was neither overwhelming nor insufficient—she struck the perfect balance of providing direction while allowing for independent problem-solving and learning. Based on this experience, I would eagerly work with her again on future initiatives. Her leadership style fosters both professional growth and project success. For fellow students or professionals seeking opportunities in Cybersecurity and AI, I would highly recommend engaging with IRM Consulting. Their projects offer exceptional learning opportunities at the intersection of emerging technologies and critical business needs. The combination of challenging, real-world problems and supportive leadership makes IRM an ideal environment for anyone looking to gain practical knowledge in cybersecurity frameworks, AI agentic models, and the strategic implementation of technology solutions in professional services environments.

Working with IRM Consulting & Advisory on the ICT Ignite - Policy & Procedure Development project was an enriching experience. Victoria Arkhurst professionalism, expertise, and a deep understanding of industry-standard frameworks like ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, CMMC, CSA, and HiTrust. The mentorship provided by Victoria was invaluable, offering us real-world insights and hands-on experience in developing comprehensive cybersecurity policies. I highly recommend IRM Consulting & Advisory to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and dedicated partner in the cybersecurity field and believe they are an invaluable asset to have at your side.

Working with IRM Consulting & Advisory has been a complete joy and privilege. Getting first hand experience building a Policy and Procedure for a Condo Board was highly educational. Every step of the way we were given excellent guidance and instruction. Can't say enough good things about the amazing leadership and teaching style of IRM Consulting & Advisory.