The bench
Capability.
Two named founders and a wider bench described by role.
Reviewed October 2026. Questions go to contracting@velinor.io.
Roles we can field
- Security Architect
- Vulnerability Management Lead
- Cyber Risk and CAF Assessor
- Security Assurance Coordinator
- Bid and Approvals Lead
Founders
Two named founders.
You get the people we name.
| Founder | Record |
|---|---|
 Ben BrandCo-founder. Vulnerability management and security operations.LinkedIn profile of Ben Brand | Ran the MOD’s Vulnerability Management Support Team across more than 40 classified networks. Former Intelligence Corps cyber threat intelligence lead, with thirteen years in the British Army. |
 James A. LangCo-founder. Security architecture, Secure by Design, assurance.LinkedIn profile of James A. Lang | Retired Warrant Officer Class 1, with 22 years in the Royal Signals as a Foreman of Signals. Security architecture, Secure by Design and continuous assurance on a £25m MOD AI programme. |
The wider bench
A wider bench, by role.
The wider bench brings depth where a programme needs it. Members of the wider bench are described by role and are not named on this site. Named CVs are available on request.
| Role and focus | Record |
|---|---|
| Risk leadCyber risk, compliance, CAF | Over 20 years in security governance, risk and compliance, including deputy CISO and security risk advisory across government, defence and regulated sectors. |
| Defence programmesDelivery and bids | Named CV available on request. |
| Transition leadProgramme and change | Over 20 years leading digital product and change programmes. |
| AI security researchResearch and build | Agentic AI security research. Published in risk analytics. |
Named CVs available on request. Request named CVs
Background
Where our people come from.
- Where our people come from
- British Army · Royal Air Force · Intelligence Corps · Royal Signals · MOD · Defence Digital · CNI
- Frameworks our people work to
- Secure by Design (JSP 440) · Def Stan 05-138 · NCSC CAF · NIST CSF
Clearance
A bench of cleared personnel.
Our bench is made up of cleared personnel. Clearances held across the bench include SC, NPPV3 and DV. Clearance status for each person is confirmed at enquiry, and named CVs are available on request.
- Clearances held
- SC · NPPV3 · DV
- Across our bench of cleared personnel
- Confirmed
- At enquiry
- Status confirmed for each person we propose
- Named CVs
- On request
- Shared with the buyer, not published
- Engagement
- Team or individual
- One specialist or a whole workstream
How clearance works
Held by individuals
Clearance is held by individuals, not by the company.
Facility clearance
Velinor holds no facility clearance.
Classified work
Where work is classified above OFFICIAL, our people work on your premises or systems, under your security arrangements.