Bio

Cyber security awareness specialist, working with SME, HMG and charity sector. Named in London's most influential people 2019 – Technology: Cyber Security by the Evening Standard; IT Leaders - Top 100 most influential IT leaders in the UK (2022). Conference Chair, public speaker and panellist for Cyber Security and business resilience events. Qualified Cyber Essentials & IASME Assessor. Conceived and developed the ''Digital Service Providers'' and ''Digital Service Innovators'' initiatives, now being adopted by National Cyber Resilience Group in collaboration with various UK testing houses. It is a unique certification scheme that verifies vendors for the benefit of the end user, removing much of the uncertainty that so often paralyses action. Collaborating with the National Cyber Resilience Group to increase and substantiate digital security delivery to SME. Also created the ''Digitally Aware'' and ''Digital Resilience'' schemes for SME: an entry level scheme for micro and small businesses for whom Cyber Essentials is a step too far. Experienced trainer of newcomers to financial intelligence, cyber awareness and also ''Train The Trainer'' courses. Occasionally providing developmental lead for cyber security and financial investigations for government-linked agencies. Detective with 31 years Law Enforcement experience based at New Scotland Yard. Recognised as a highly skilled expert, with global experience, in the Counter Terrorism and Financial Crime (AML/CTF/Fraud/Corruption) environment. Experienced investigation and intelligence practitioner with extensive background of working with UK and International agencies, as well as Government Departments to build partnerships and deliver at the operational and strategic levels. Experienced trainer of newcomers to financial intelligence and also ''Train The Trainer'' courses. Regular presenter to outside and overseas agencies and for internal operational security briefings. Welfare/Safeguarding Officer for grass roots association football and rugby union.