Simon Benton Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Whitechapel, England, United Kingdom

• Delivered regular intelligence and threat briefing on incoming cyber threat groups including multiple nation state groups.• Profiled numerous fraud actors active on the dark web and identified locations of identity fraud groups.• Provided regular intelligence updates to Government Digital Services, identifying long, medium- and short-term threats.• Utilised the Recorded Future tool to analyse cyber threats, there impacts and locations of the most persistent threat actors facing the UK.• Helped protect the governments one login service by using a MITRE matrix to identify and track the most dangerous threats and most vulnerable systems

Delivered impactful intelligence across global military operations and high-level quality, concise briefings under intense time pressure in operational environmentsResearched and analysed topics of geopolitical interest, producing assessments and briefing aircrews on military threat, risks and geopolitical developmentsEvaluated and reported to senior stakeholders on the probable motives of hostile statesAnalysed and categorised data sets, using open-source platforms, whilst mentoring junior staffMonitored illegal activities, pin-pointed key documents and tracked emerging daily threatsKey Achievements Selected by Defence Intelligence leadership to be the temporary Head of Desk for Latin America, a role normally occupied by far more senior officers Analysed and studied China’s role in Latin America at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge Utilised a range of analytical techniques to provide rapid, high-quality assessments in response to developing global situations As Weapons Analyst, used OSINT/SECRET source materials to produce effective, informative reports on military technology

London, United Kingdom

Led investigations, conducted interviews, collated evidence and reported key data trendsAnalysed large data sets and produced insightful reports for senior stakeholdersKey Achievements Successfully increased identified fraud by 5-10% through effective intelligence analysis Spearheaded large-scale analysis of fraud reports and reviewed evidence materials as part of escalated fraud cases, providing additional insights

Uxbridge

SUMMARY: Dissertation and simulation excercisesBritish weapons Intelligence gathering since 1945 and an analytical exercise on Khalifa Haftars role in Libya from 2017-2019 1.) Extensive interviews with participants 2.) Archival researching3.) Site visits4.) Extensive academic researchSubject Areas Geopolitics, History of intelligence, Intelligence agency organisational structures, Intelligence disciplines research, Intelligence analysis Skilled Developed Intelligence analysis, horizon scanning, threat reporting, forecasting, intelligence and warning indicators

Reigate United Kingdom

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS • Worked within a multi-million-pound fund pension portfolio and produced financial analysis reports for executives • Assessed high-impact financial risks and liabilities and analysed financial records with due-diligence • Empowered clients to identify financial growth opportunities and assess financial impairment factors• Evaluated sales and financial performance to understand strategic company objectives and business goals

Carshalton Surrey United Kingdom

• Successfully processed over 50 claims per week and supported a business portfolio with 150+ clients • Processed high-value and complex claims up to £150k+ in value and arranged repairs for clients• Assessed liabilities, coordinated the entire claims lifecycle and ensured adherence with claims best practices • Filed claims with carriers and insurance companies and resolved issues relating to damages and losses • Effectively communicated with insurance and auto companies to detail vehicle conditions and sustained damages

Intelligence And Security Studies, Intelligence, General, Still Studying

Activities and Societies: Boxing, shooting, running, climbing Advanced course covering analytical methodology, intelligence history.

Bachelor'S Degree, Ancient History, 2.1

Activities and Societies: Thai Boxing society Ancient History