Burnham-On-Sea, England, United Kingdom
Several earlier careers in policing and cyber security. 9 years as the face of Research & Campaigns for Citizens Advice Sedgemoor. Campaigning with some success - with local authorities and central government. Second book - "Switch It Off And Switch It Back On Again" - a beginners' guide to computers and security. Working on a third about Artificial Intelligence. Just pressed the button to publish my third - "When Did Noah Build The Ark ?" - an introduction to Artificial Intelligence, with some comment of course. Just in time for the new release from Apple: this story is by no means over yet. I may have one more in me... But it won't make my fortune. If you need a speaker …
I have at least one book in me: I am currently working to publish on The Battle of Edington. I'm sure it was in Somerset.
Mostly retired. I am the Research & Campaigns Volunteer. Which means that they use me to argue - which is a surprise. Campaigns so far include Flooding on the Levels, Literacy and Plain English, Transport (meaning stop withdrawing country buses !) and currently Homelessness.
Numerous contracts in government and policing areas; on topics including Accreditation, Pen Testing and handling security incidents. Most recently supported two organisations to obtaining Accreditation for access to the Public Services Network (PSN) - and currently working towards a hat trick. Also working to facilitate clients' access to Police National Database. Providing advice and assistance on matters of information law and security. To HMG organisations, mainly within the Criminal Justice community, and to governments of dependencies. Providing Accreditation Services, assisting with many accreditations of police systems including Public Services network (Police) (PSN(P)), Police National Database (PND) and the Violent and Sex Offender Register (ViSOR) which is classified at one of the higher levels. Offering Policy Management, Security Incident Handling and corporate awareness services as well as Project Management. Specialising in the support of criminal justice organisations subject to HMG policy. Extensive experience of the legal issues of Crown Dependencies (Isle of Man, Guernsey, Jersey and Gibraltar). One contract was a highly sensitive "leak" investigation for a HMG organisation, including making suggestions for security improvements. Unfortunately details of these contracts are sensitive.
CESG Listed Advisor status.
Taking a lead on all aspects of Information Security. Including several successful investigations of infosec attacks. And many successful accreditations. Responsibilities included Vetting and raising awareness of the subject from the top of the organisation to the bottom (using the buzzphrase "Forces of Darkness" as well as a wealth of "war stories"). Starting from a very low threshold, led the organisation to a position in the top ten police forces. Diversified occasionally into matters of Data Protection and Freedom of Information. Provided occasional consultancy services for smaller forces. Included experience of the security aspects of a major outsourcing contract. Loved almost every day of it.
A police officer serving in a very wide variety of roles. Across Somerset in the 1970s and 1980s. In IT related roles in the 1990s, including some significant Project Management success. Then ending as the information Security Officer. Much experience of Inner City Riots in the 1980s. Affectionately remembered as the Life on Mars Years !
Led a small team. Responsibilities included Project Management of IT implementations and organisational changes within the Department, including procurement/implementation of early firewall and testing software revisions
Client-facing role for an IT Department Project Manager for several projects, including assisting users formulating requirements, procurement, design, testing, implementation, and training. Responsible for Acceptance Testing in a major IT Project (>£5 million value) 18 months PC support duties