As the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Ayvens (formally ALD Automotive), I lead the information security strategy and governance for the largest vehicle leasing and fleet management company in Europe. With over 7 years of experience in this role, I am responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations, standards, and best practices, as well as managing cyber security risk, incident response, and awareness across the organization.I am also a certified C|CISO, CISSP, ITIL Expert, and Chartered IT Professional (CITP), with a Master of Science in Cyber Security and an Executive MBA. I am passionate about advancing the field of information security and empowering women in the industry. I am a keynote speaker, director of BSides Bristol, and the founder of 4FOX Security which is a consultancy that offers bespoke cyber security services. I have recently won a number of awards, including; Most Inspiring Women In Cyber 2024, CSO30 UK, and CSO judges choice for my contributions and achievements with hiring and retention.
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Ceo And Founder4Fox SecurityBristol, England, Gb -
Chief Information Security OfficerAyvens Oct 2024 - PresentFormally ALD Automotive, now CISO for the newly branded Ayvens UK which consists of legacy ALD Automotive and LeasePlan organisations. -
Board AdvisorThe Hacking Games Apr 2024 - PresentLondon, England, GbThe Hacking Games is an entertainment, training, and recruitment enterprise in Cybersecurity.We are committed to creating more defenders in the world than there are attackers, with a focus on Generations A and Z.We are facing a social pandemic: By 2027 Cybercrime will cost the world $23.8 Trn in one year. That's the equivalent of the GDP of USA or twice the cost of Covid globally.It's a generational crisis: 60% of teenagers have hacked by the age of 16. It's a mass issue for Generation Z.The world faces a Cybersecurity labour deficit: There are 4m people working in Cybersecurity, but 3.5m unfilled jobs.The Hacking Games' Mission:To inspire, educate and mobilise a generation of defenders to make the world a safer placeWhat needs to change?The perception of Hacking needs to be reframed from criminal to creative and constructive.Generation Z and A are natural-born coders, and we need to inspire them to aspire to be Ethical Hackers using their creativity and access to technology to make the world safer and more creative.The Hacking Games approach:Build an audience of Gen Z and A aspiring to be ethical hackers through entertainment Educate them through ethical hacking training and qualificationsRecruit them by offering career pathways into the cybersecurity industry. -
Director4Fox Security Nov 2023 - PresentBristol, Gb4FOX SECURITY is an Information & Cyber Security Consultancy offering bespoke services in plain language which make being cyber fantastic accessible to all. -
DirectorBsides Bristol Apr 2023 - PresentBristol, Avon, GbBSides Bristol is a conference for people interested in the Information Security industry; an opportunity to learn, share ideas, mingle and expand your network with other like minded people. Our events suit blue-teamers, red-teamers, students, industry veterans and anyone in between with workshops, engaging talks and networking opportunities. -
Chief Information Security OfficerAld Automotive Uk Apr 2017 - Oct 2024Bristol, Bristol, GbCertified under SMCR -
Core Systems And Security ManagerNhs Nov 2012 - Mar 2017Gb -
Head Of It (Emia Distribution)The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. Aug 2010 - Nov 2012South Deerfield, Ma, Us -
It ManagerBushboard Ltd Feb 2004 - Aug 2010Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, Gb
Hazel Mcpherson Education Details
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Northumbria UniversityCyber Security -
Wrexham UniversityExecutive Mba
Frequently Asked Questions about Hazel Mcpherson
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Hazel Mcpherson works for 4fox Security
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Hazel Mcpherson's current role is CEO and Founder.
What schools did Hazel Mcpherson attend?
Hazel Mcpherson attended Northumbria University, Wrexham University.
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