Cyber Security Specialists Limited provide Security services across a wide range of markets, from multi-national Corporate Organisations and Government Agencies, through to smaller Businesses that want to develop strong security strategies to support their Business growth.Connect with us if you need support in any of the following areas:- Cyber Security/Information Security- Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus certification- ISO 27001 certification- Enterprise… Show more Cyber Security Specialists Limited provide Security services across a wide range of markets, from multi-national Corporate Organisations and Government Agencies, through to smaller Businesses that want to develop strong security strategies to support their Business growth.Connect with us if you need support in any of the following areas:- Cyber Security/Information Security- Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus certification- ISO 27001 certification- Enterprise Security Architecture & Secure Design- Cloud Security, Cloud Migrations, Cloud Strategy (AWS, Azure, GCP, VMWARE)- Penetration Testing- Vulnerability Scanning- Cloud Auditing- Data Protection & GDPR- Third Party Assurance- Security Awareness- CS360 Managed Security Service Show less

Principal Security Architect, Managing Consultant, and Cloud Subject Matter Expert within IBM's Global Technology Services division supporting Programs within the Public and Private Sector, predominately in UK Central Government, Financial Services and the Energy Industry (Critical National Infrastructure).

As a Principal Security Architect and Lead CLAS Consultant I was a member of Capita’s Government Security Consultancy working on a number of Central Government and Defence Programs responsible for the delivery of IA Architecture for large and often complex technical engagements, ensuring that the principles of secure systems architecture and security architecture frameworks, such as SABSA, are up held to deliver comprehensive business driven solutions.Other responsibilities included… Show more As a Principal Security Architect and Lead CLAS Consultant I was a member of Capita’s Government Security Consultancy working on a number of Central Government and Defence Programs responsible for the delivery of IA Architecture for large and often complex technical engagements, ensuring that the principles of secure systems architecture and security architecture frameworks, such as SABSA, are up held to deliver comprehensive business driven solutions.Other responsibilities included providing Consultancy in the application of the Cabinet Office’s Security Policy Framework, (SPF) and conformance to HMG security polices, CESG Good Practice Guides and Architectural patterns for all HMG projects requiring accreditation at RESTRICTED or higher, PSN Code of Connection compliance, application of JSP440 the Defence Manual of Security, development of RMADS, and development of Security Policies and Procedures. Show less

I was responsible for the Technical Architecture and Security of the Companies networks, products, services and Client data sets - over 100 million records, with the majority of data being UK Government IL3 data. Responsibilities also included management of the Security and Technical Support teams and providing Security and Technical Consultancy services in a pre and post sales environment to Government clients such as DWP, UKBA, HMRC and a large number of UK Local Authorities.

I was responsible for defining the security architecture for a centralised SaaS Data sharing platform for UK Government clients, ensuring that an appropriate level of security enforcing functions were implemented based on HMG IA Standards, NIST Publications & Industry best practice, commensurate for the protection of Local Authority Council Tax, Housing Benefits and Business Rates data. Other duties included the on-going security management of the Companies network infrastructures and overall… Show more I was responsible for defining the security architecture for a centralised SaaS Data sharing platform for UK Government clients, ensuring that an appropriate level of security enforcing functions were implemented based on HMG IA Standards, NIST Publications & Industry best practice, commensurate for the protection of Local Authority Council Tax, Housing Benefits and Business Rates data. Other duties included the on-going security management of the Companies network infrastructures and overall responsibility for defining, managing and maintaining the Security architecture of the Companies Client facing products and services. Show less

I joined the Company in its infancy, forming part of a small Program team responsible for the design, development and implementation of an internet based data sharing service for UK Local Authority Revenue and Benefit departments. On completion of the initial design and build of the Network infrastructure and Application platform I was then responsible for managing and performing the service roll out of the data sharing software to Client sites, integrating with a range of back end systems… Show more I joined the Company in its infancy, forming part of a small Program team responsible for the design, development and implementation of an internet based data sharing service for UK Local Authority Revenue and Benefit departments. On completion of the initial design and build of the Network infrastructure and Application platform I was then responsible for managing and performing the service roll out of the data sharing software to Client sites, integrating with a range of back end systems including COTS, Mainframes and Bespoke solutions. Other responsibilies inlcuded the design, build and ongoing management of the Office ICT Network. Show less