Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
🚀 Excited to share my journey in the ever-evolving world of cyber security! Currently, as a Senior Cyber Security Consultant at Leonardo UK, I have the privilege of collaborating with diverse organisations to bolster their cyber resilience and tackle complex security challenges. What Leonardo do: ▶️ Cyber Advantage ▶️ Digital Advantage ▶️ Control Solutions ▶️ Professional Communications ▶️ Solutions by Sector ▶️ Services & Training ▶️ Cyber Thought Leadership Previously, I served as a Cyber Crime Sergeant with the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, where my team proudly received the ‘Policing Team of the Year’ award at The National Cyber Awards 2023! 🏆 My focus on cyber exercising and ransomware response allowed us to support businesses in navigating crises and ensuring continuity. With over 20 years in public service, I am passionate about critical thinking, crisis management, and collaborative leadership. Together, let’s advance cyber security and enhance public safety! 💪🔒 In my spare time I volunteer as a School Governor at Crossdale Drive Primary School and Keyworth Primary and Nursery School for Equals Trust. https://www.equalstrust.org Volunteering is a passion of mine and I like to give back when time allows, there is always more time in the day than we let ourselves believe, this helps me break those habits that can limit your success.
**GRC** - Policy development and enforcement - Risk assessments and compliance audits - Regulatory standards (NIST, ISO, NCSC CAF, Cyber Essentials, GDPR) - Governance strategy alignment **CTI Researcher** - Threat actor analysis (TTPs, IOCs) - Open-source intelligence (OSINT) and threat intelligence reporting - Utilisation of CTI platforms and frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK | MITRE EMB3D) - Collaboration with intelligence communities **Security Management** - Managed HMG cybersecurity programs, ensuring compliance - Patch and ITHC remediation management - Directed incident response and resilience efforts - Development and implementation of security policies - Ensured compliance with NCSC guidelines - Stakeholder engagement to drive initiatives **Electronic Warfare (EW) Product Security** - Embed Security by Design (SbD) across EW systems lifecycle - Conduct threat modelling and tailored risk assessments - Align security with MOD, NCSC, and NATO standards - Secure architectures for RF, SIGINT, and jamming tech - Support secure coding, firmware hardening, and supply chain assurance - Collaborate with engineers to ensure cyber resilience **Adversary Emulation** - Reconnaissance and social engineering - Dark web research and engagement - Red team exercises - Utilisation of OSINT tools (e.g., Maltego, Shodan) - Legal and ethical compliance **US DoD - OPSEC Procedures** - Critical information protection - Threat and vulnerability assessments - Risk management and counter-intelligence - Compliance with DoD policies - Insider threat mitigation and incident response
- Neurovision Certified with Creased Puddle: Working, managing and dealing with people who identify as having neurodivergent conditions. - Conducted investigations into serious and complex criminal activities. - Led national projects with the NCA and the NPCC around intervention work and risk assessments with vulnerable people. - Collaborated with a variety of local authority and national partners around safeguarding people from criminal exploitation in cyber crime. - Frequent public speaker at a variety of events including national police conferences around cyber crime. - Specialist in Internet, Intelligence and Investigations including dark web expertise. - Specialist in developing cyber threat intelligence with private sector partners to foster collaborative responses to cyber incidents resulting in positive outcomes. - National Cyber Awards: Winners of ‘Cyber Policing Team of the Year 2023’. - Led the Police operational response to Ransomware attacks in the East Midlands. - Led and managed the delivery of the ‘NCA Cyber Choices Programme’ in the East Midlands, safeguarding the most vulnerable in society around criminal exploitation into cyber crime. - Led the implementation of the UK’s first Cyber Prepare strategy in policing specifically around cyber exercising and security reviews. - Advisor and implementation lead for SME’s looking to attain Cyber Essentials or Cyber Essentials+. - Developed numerous bespoke, sector specific ‘Cyber Training Days’ to propel cyber resilience into the wider business strategy using engaging exercises. - Experienced in the investigation around crypto with a sound understanding of the tactics & techniques used by criminals.
- NCA Cyber Choices: Led regional delivery of programme across five forces to safeguard identified vulnerable people at risk of criminal exploitation in to cyber crime. - Led NCA/NPCC Working Groups to imporve collaboration across the UK Cyber Prevent Network, implementing programme specific imporvements and systems for better outcomes.
- Response Policing: Managed and responded to emergency and non-emergency incidents. - Prisoner Handling: Oversaw the custody and welfare of detainees. - Schools Early Intervention Officer: Provided early intervention to young people in schools, addressing emerging threats and leading safeguarding training initiatives. - Investigator in Complex Crime: Conducted investigations into serious and complex criminal activities. - Community Beat Manager: Maintained community relations and addressed local concerns. - Cadet Leader: Led and mentored police cadets, fostering leadership and community engagement. - Partnership Working: Collaborated with Nottinghamshire Children’s Safeguarding Board on child protection initiatives. - Covert Operations: Participated in undercover operations to gather intelligence and evidence. - ACEs Reach Enquiry Practitioner: Specialised in addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences in policing contexts. - Mentors in Violence (MVP) Practitioner: Trained in preventing violence through mentorship and intervention. - Hate Crime Ambassador: Advocated for victims of hate crimes and promoted awareness.
- NCA Cyber Choices: Delivered local programme to safeguard identified vulnerable people at risk of criminal exploitation in to cyber crime. - Cyber Protect: Deliver local messaging around cyber threats to protect the most vulnerable, supporting victims and spreading NCSC advice.
- Response Policing: Managed and responded to emergency and non-emergency incidents. - Prisoner Handling: Oversaw the custody and welfare of detainees. - Investigator in Complex Crime: Conducted investigations into serious and complex criminal activities. - Community Beat Manager: Maintained community relations and addressed local concerns. - Project Work: Managed mobile data projects, including the implementation of Pronto/NICHE systems. - Partnership Working: Collaborated with Lincolnshire Children’s Safeguarding Board on child protection - Pursuit Driver: Trained in high-speed pursuit driving techniques. - Field Impairment Testing: Conducted roadside impairment tests to identify intoxicated drivers.
- Police Community Support Officer (PCSO): Supported police operations and engaged with the community.
- Rewind and repair electrical motors, pumps and generators for a variety of customers.