Information Security Governance Specialist developing and maintaining a comprehensive information security program, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations, while also promoting a strong culture of security awareness within the organisation.

Working closely with sales consultants on client engagements across managed security services, security improvement programs and threat and vulnerability assessments, leading to an increase of 50% sales pipeline. Provide strategic guidance to prospects and clients on security initiatives. • Understand client requirements and map these to Sapphire services• Present Sapphire services portfolio to clients • Advise salesforce on new opportunities to upsell and cross-sell• Lead… Show more Working closely with sales consultants on client engagements across managed security services, security improvement programs and threat and vulnerability assessments, leading to an increase of 50% sales pipeline. Provide strategic guidance to prospects and clients on security initiatives. • Understand client requirements and map these to Sapphire services• Present Sapphire services portfolio to clients • Advise salesforce on new opportunities to upsell and cross-sell• Lead RFP/RFI’s resulting in successful client contracts• Provide technical input to clients’ account planning Show less

Enabled businesses to develop and improve their information, data and cyber security strategies and implementations.• Developed and implemented practical Information Security policies, processes procedures and standards• Provided Information Security Assurance and reviewed/conducted Information Security Gap Analysis, audits • Developed, reviewed, and maintained Information Security Management System (ISMS) policies and procedures• Managed Information Security risk in line with… Show more Enabled businesses to develop and improve their information, data and cyber security strategies and implementations.• Developed and implemented practical Information Security policies, processes procedures and standards• Provided Information Security Assurance and reviewed/conducted Information Security Gap Analysis, audits • Developed, reviewed, and maintained Information Security Management System (ISMS) policies and procedures• Managed Information Security risk in line with business operational requirements• Advised, implemented, and maintained compliance to Information Security frameworks including Cyber Essentials, IASME Governance and ISO 27001• Raised awareness of Information Security to clients through presentations, discussion, development of security learning programs• Reviewed, improved and managed third party supply chains Information Security• Reviewed data protection compliance and managed processes including Subject Access Requests and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) Show less

Designed and managed Zaizi’s security policies and procedures• Reviewed existing Information Security policies and gap assessment• Updated and designed policies and procedures• Successfully maintained and improved ISO 27001 accreditation• Implemented and achieved CE and CE+ accreditation• Advised internal C-suite on Information Security best practices• Managed security incident response • Provided Data Protection Impact assessments on existing and all new development… Show more Designed and managed Zaizi’s security policies and procedures• Reviewed existing Information Security policies and gap assessment• Updated and designed policies and procedures• Successfully maintained and improved ISO 27001 accreditation• Implemented and achieved CE and CE+ accreditation• Advised internal C-suite on Information Security best practices• Managed security incident response • Provided Data Protection Impact assessments on existing and all new development projects Show less

Volunteer Marshall

Supported a range of clients on:• Assessing Cyber Maturity using ISO 27001 and other security frameworks• Delivering ISO 27001 implementations• Researching and planning TISAX accreditation for an automotive client• Completed GDPR audit and reviews against security framework compliance • Providing technical consulting to review on-premise and cloud-based solutions• Developing and implementing Information Security policy • Providing vulnerability reviews and… Show more Supported a range of clients on:• Assessing Cyber Maturity using ISO 27001 and other security frameworks• Delivering ISO 27001 implementations• Researching and planning TISAX accreditation for an automotive client• Completed GDPR audit and reviews against security framework compliance • Providing technical consulting to review on-premise and cloud-based solutions• Developing and implementing Information Security policy • Providing vulnerability reviews and mitigations• Assessing and implementing Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials+ & IASME accreditations • Reviewing and recommending Security Risk Management Show less

• Provided Information Assurance services to include security strategy, risk assessment• Executed ISO 27001 implementations• Delivered Cyber Essentials assessments using Nessus, NMAP, Windows Baseline Security Analyser

• Designed HS2’s revised Information Security strategy and framework• Performed gap analysis to assess HS2’s viability of becoming ISO 27001 compliant• Reviewed and revised GDPR policy and processes• Provided DPIA review of existing, new internal and cloud-based systems • Implemented Subject Access Request process and operation• Collated and assessed HS2’s information risks• Key Security SME to all new systems and services• Relationship liaison with team and key… Show more • Designed HS2’s revised Information Security strategy and framework• Performed gap analysis to assess HS2’s viability of becoming ISO 27001 compliant• Reviewed and revised GDPR policy and processes• Provided DPIA review of existing, new internal and cloud-based systems • Implemented Subject Access Request process and operation• Collated and assessed HS2’s information risks• Key Security SME to all new systems and services• Relationship liaison with team and key stakeholders• Produced new policies and procedures fit for purpose• Scoped and managed penetration testing of all new services developed in-house Show less

Awarded MSc in Information Security November 2015.Areas of Study• Information Security Management Including ISO 27001, Data Protection, Business continuity, Risk Assessment• Cryptology Including Symmetric and Asymmetric Crypto, Key Management• Computer Security Including Hardware and Software security. Windows and Unix Security• Network Security Including IPSec, SSL/TLS and SSH; GSM and UMTS Security; Wireless LAN Security• Cyber… Show more Awarded MSc in Information Security November 2015.Areas of Study• Information Security Management Including ISO 27001, Data Protection, Business continuity, Risk Assessment• Cryptology Including Symmetric and Asymmetric Crypto, Key Management• Computer Security Including Hardware and Software security. Windows and Unix Security• Network Security Including IPSec, SSL/TLS and SSH; GSM and UMTS Security; Wireless LAN Security• Cyber Crime Including Malware, DDOS, Computer Misuse Act• E-Commerce Law and Regulation Including UK Laws of Contract Tort IP and Data Protection Show less

Establish and then provide, leadership and direction to the Global Technical Accounts Managers providing technical pre-sales support to Global Sales Managers thereby achieving joint sales targets,• Define business objectives and deliverables for team members• Educate and continue to train staff to meet and excel requirements• Mentor and Guide team to develop within RIM• Encourage team to provide proactive support of team and accounts• Support and guide other Managers in the… Show more Establish and then provide, leadership and direction to the Global Technical Accounts Managers providing technical pre-sales support to Global Sales Managers thereby achieving joint sales targets,• Define business objectives and deliverables for team members• Educate and continue to train staff to meet and excel requirements• Mentor and Guide team to develop within RIM• Encourage team to provide proactive support of team and accounts• Support and guide other Managers in the Global Sales teams on technical aspects of selling BlackBerry• Continue to support strategic and Public Sector accountsAchievements• Recruited and built European team developing programs and MBOs enabling staff to develop rapidly and achieve high levels of performance and expertise.• Bringing technical input into the new Healthcare team identifying and evaluating partners and solutions to create BlackBerry’s value proposition in this sector. Produced compelling USP for BlackBerry in remote user sector of this market. Show less

EMEA Public sector assigned technical advocate responsible for providing customer accounts with technical guidance and act as RIM’s technical liaison in supporting the growth of the successful RIM EMEA public sector vertical.• Worked with EMEA Government team to build successful Government Vertical in EMEA• Built technical relationships with Public Sector EMEA customers• Worked with CESG to achieve BlackBerry UK Government accreditation• Established technical relationship with… Show more EMEA Public sector assigned technical advocate responsible for providing customer accounts with technical guidance and act as RIM’s technical liaison in supporting the growth of the successful RIM EMEA public sector vertical.• Worked with EMEA Government team to build successful Government Vertical in EMEA• Built technical relationships with Public Sector EMEA customers• Worked with CESG to achieve BlackBerry UK Government accreditation• Established technical relationship with ISV partners to provide solution sales within the EMEA Public Sector vertical Show less

Working alongside UK Public Sector Sales and Marketing teams, providing technical pre-sales expertise to identify and develop, BlackBerry application opportunities within UK Healthcare, Central Government and Criminal Justice sectors, • Provide Expert knowledge of Products and deliverables• Deliver technical update sessions of future device and Mobile Management• Develop and Maintain deep technical knowledge of key mobile, application and messaging technologies• Guide Sales… Show more Working alongside UK Public Sector Sales and Marketing teams, providing technical pre-sales expertise to identify and develop, BlackBerry application opportunities within UK Healthcare, Central Government and Criminal Justice sectors, • Provide Expert knowledge of Products and deliverables• Deliver technical update sessions of future device and Mobile Management• Develop and Maintain deep technical knowledge of key mobile, application and messaging technologies• Guide Sales team, Partners and Clients to develop and deploy mobility using BlackBerry technology• Provide proactive best practice and support to Sales team and strategic accounts• Provide Sales teams with data and solutions to address competitive technologies • Identifying and nurturing new mobility opportunities• Relationship building with client business and technical leadership and teams• Build and use internal and external relationships to aid successful opportunity and project completionAchievements• Lead team of RIM and partner project to get first tablets accredited and deployed in a UK Police Force• Lead project team of partners and client to get tablets cleared within the MoD for use of senior officers at the London Olympics. Overcoming significant resistance thereby allowing for further deployment in other key projects. • Uncovered business requirements at UK NHS Trusts and proposed mobility solutions. Leading to large deployments of BlackBerry in these Trusts.• Sought and built virtual team to overcome serious device/application problems in key UK NHS trusts. Safeguarding installed base and opening way for further sales. Show less