Passionate about digital technology, Cloud, Blockchain, Identity, Security and Assurance of data at scale. Max founded SSM Associates to provide Identity and Information Security advice, guidance and strategy for organisations. Helping clients to overcome internal drag and implement business aligned security strategies that deliver tangible value to the organisation, its’ employees and customers.Max’s skill set focuses on the following areas;• Enterprise Security Architecture• Oversight of Security Assurance activities for your organisation, suppliers, and software • Audit Certification management• Identity at Scale (CIAM, IAM, IDAM)• End to End Information Security and Cyber Assurance• Identity for Web 3.0 (hybrid blockchain)• Large scale transformation/change across applications and infrastructure (Cloud migration)Max's strength apart from his many years of experience in Information Security is in building and managing high performance, motivated teams with the right skill sets to cover all aspects of Infosec and Identity across start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.Max has successfully executed Infosec projects collectively valued at over £500 million across the following industries:• Fintech• Financial Services • Health• Legal• Pharmaceutical • Government (Local and Central) Max has over 25 years experience in consulting on Infosec and Cyber services with a deep background in Identity at scale. Max was a PCI DSS Auditor for over 12 years auditing FTSE100 companies as the lead auditor. Max has also been the Chief Identity Architect for a major Pharmaceutical company and he has been the Director of Identity and Access consulting and Cyber Assurance for a number of consultancies.Max is able to merge his strategic vision with the organisation's overarching mission to drive positive and valuable outcomes, being aware of the bigger picture at all times. These outcomes are made real by an ability to execute in high pressure, demanding environments through collaboration, team building and team work.Max’s mantra is: Listen and understand the customer’s needs to assure alignment and successful outcomes, even when it’s a difficult conversation.If you are in need of counsel on your Information Security journey, please message me via LinkedIn.Specialities: Transformation, Leadership, Technology at scale, Open Banking (including PSD2)- PKI, eIDAS, Identity, Security and Risk. Enterprise Security Architecture. Tokenisation, Blockchain and Global Data Protection and Security Standards, Cloud adoption and multi Cloud strategies.