Cybersecurity consultant Raimo Hilden has built a career at the crossroads of two worlds that rarely speak the same language: deep technical expertise and organizational governance. Today, he works full-time as an entrepreneur, taking on consulting and training assignments through CyberDo.
His work ranges from compliance assessments, internal audits, to hands-on training, all centered around the themes that define modern cybersecurity: ISO 27001 standards, the EU's NIS2 directive regulation, KATAKRI, and the governance structures organizations need to operate securely on a day-to-day basis.
From shipyard IT to standards and regulation
Raimo's background is a Bachelor of Engineering degree with a specialization in network technology, also Master of Science in Technology with major in network systems security and minor in security managemnet. His early career took him through ‘’Big Four’’ consulting and shipyard IT environments, before moving into cloud security. Afterward, he began dipping his toes into entrepreneurship and freelancing. This path gradually shifted his focus from technical experimentation toward the standards, laws, and compliance requirements that shape how organizations manage risk today.
Projects through CyberDo
Over the past year, Raimo's work through CyberDo has been firmly on the compliance and auditing side. He has supported an international industrial company through compliance assessments and internal audits, contributed to ISO 27001 certification processes at both business unit and corporate level, and trained building automation professionals in IP networking fundamentals. Some of those training engagements have grown into follow-up courses and deeper specialist programs.
For Raimo, what makes CyberDo stand out is its ability to find niche projects that genuinely match his profile, something he sees as quite rare in the agency market.
Why entrepreneurship?
Raimo's journey into full-time entrepreneurship didn't happen overnight. It started as a side income alongside employed work, and became his focus during the pandemic, a shift that turned out to suit him well.
He sees entrepreneurship as a way to use his expertise flexibly, combining consulting with teaching on his own terms. Compared to salaried work with strict hour tracking, freelancing allows him to focus on the quality of the outcome rather than the clock, and to maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life.
Advice for anyone considering the freelance path
Freelancing in a specialized field requires strong self-leadership. Raimo emphasizes that prioritization and delivering consistent quality are what build reputation and client loyalty over time. Proactive, open communication, especially around availability and calendar management, is equally essential.
Raimo is candid that entrepreneurship isn't for everyone, particularly for those who need predictability and a steady structure. But with good planning and clear boundaries, he says, it is a bountiful opportunity worth the risks.
