
With over two decades of expertise at the forefront of information security and risk management, I am a dynamic leader recognized for driving people-focused cultural shifts. My journey includes spearheading security teams at Ernst & Young and PwC, founding two security consultancies, and leading positive change in attitudes to cyber risk across the financial sector. In the accolade arena, I am honored as a finalist for Cyber Evangelist of the Year at the 2018 Scottish Cyber Awards and have earned nominations for International Contribution to Cyber Security and Cyber Risk Strategy of the Year. Distinguished by key leadership roles, I serve as the Chair of the Scottish branch of the Chartered Institute of Information Security, Deputy Chairman of the Information Security Forum Supervisory Board, and Director and Co-Founder of BSides Scotland security conferences, and have recently completed 4 years on the National Cyber Resilience Advisory Board for the Scottish Government. A dedicated mentor, I guide and inspire security professionals in Scotland, emphasizing career growth and fostering industry passion. As a sought-after speaker, I share insights on information security in the UK, Europe and further afield, focusing on the business implications of security issues, sustainability, and organizational culture change. I continue to contribute expertise, drive change, and propel organizations forward in the ever-evolving landscape of information security. #InfoSecLeader #CybersecurityExecutive #RiskGovernanceExpert
stackoverflow.com
defcon.org
tescobank.com
pwc.com
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hsbc.com
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Greater Edinburgh Area
Head of Tesco Bank Information Security and Cyber Risk
Barclays UK
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Nov 2024 - Present
Scotland, United Kingdom
Fellow and Scottish Chair
Chartered Institute of Information Security
• www.linkedin.com/company/ciisec
Jan 2008 - Present
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Deputy Chair
Information Security Forum
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Oct 2016 - Present
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Member
The Institute of Directors
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Jan 2018 - Present
Scotland
SOC Goon
DEF CON
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Aug 2018 - Present
Security Moderator
Stack Overflow
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Jan 2011 - Present
Lead Guitarist and Pyrotechnician
Metaltech (The Band)
Jan 2009 - Present
Scotland
Board Member
National Cyber Resilience Advisory Board
Sep 2019 - Dec 2023
Secretary, Civilian Committee
2535 (Livingston) Squadron Air Cadets
Jul 2015 - Jun 2022
Livingston
Founder and CEO
Alsop Consulting
May 2011 - Aug 2011
Field Service Engineer
Braid Computer Services
Jan 1995 - Dec 1997
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stackoverflow.co
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co.uk
isaca.org
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