02/24/2026 updated
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Information Security Manager
Chorley, United Kingdom
Worldwide
BTEC Diploma and Certificate in Computer StudiesAbout me
My clients vary and include Aerospace Defense, Financial, IT, Learning and Development Manufacture, Logistics, Retail, Shipping & Telcom's. I’ve over forty years’ experience in technology roles managing compliance, security, strategy, risk, solutions portfolio, budgets, complex systems, staff.
Penetration TestingBusiness ContinuityCloud Computing SecurityComputer SecurityCryptographyDisaster RecoveryIncident ManagementInformation Security ManagementInformation Systems Security Architecture ProfessionalNetwork SecurityLaws (Professional Expertise)Project ManagementWireless SecurityNetwork MonitoringRegulatory Requirements
Information Security Management
Comprehensive expertise in developing and implementing ISMS policies, frameworks, and strategies to protect organizational assets from threats and vulnerabilities
Risk Assessment and Compliance
Advanced capabilities in conducting security risk assessments, ensuring GDPR compliance, and managing regulatory requirements across multiple frameworks
Cyber Security Architecture
Extensive knowledge in designing and implementing security solutions, threat management, and vulnerability assessment methodologies
Project Management
Leadership experience in managing complex security projects from inception to delivery, including multi-million pound external projects
Network Security
Technical proficiency in firewalls, network monitoring tools, wireless security, and cloud security implementations
Data Protection
Specialized knowledge in data encryption, GDPR compliance, and data protection legislation requirements
Security Testing
Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools including Fortify SCA, WebInspect, Qualys, and various vulnerability assessment platforms
Business Continuity
Expertise in disaster recovery planning, business continuity processes, and incident management procedures
Comprehensive expertise in developing and implementing ISMS policies, frameworks, and strategies to protect organizational assets from threats and vulnerabilities
Risk Assessment and Compliance
Advanced capabilities in conducting security risk assessments, ensuring GDPR compliance, and managing regulatory requirements across multiple frameworks
Cyber Security Architecture
Extensive knowledge in designing and implementing security solutions, threat management, and vulnerability assessment methodologies
Project Management
Leadership experience in managing complex security projects from inception to delivery, including multi-million pound external projects
Network Security
Technical proficiency in firewalls, network monitoring tools, wireless security, and cloud security implementations
Data Protection
Specialized knowledge in data encryption, GDPR compliance, and data protection legislation requirements
Security Testing
Hands-on experience with penetration testing tools including Fortify SCA, WebInspect, Qualys, and various vulnerability assessment platforms
Business Continuity
Expertise in disaster recovery planning, business continuity processes, and incident management procedures
Experience
Professional experience5 - 10 years
Freelancer since2017
Languages
EnglishNative speaker
Project history
Information Security Governance, Risk, Compliance Consultancy supporting stakeholders and projects on compliance issues and engineered solutions
Responsible for the Policies & Standards Team of 3 in support of BT Group Internal Teams ISO27001 ISMS, maintaining policies and standards with SMEs on a consistent basis
Advise as an escalation in emergencies, continuously assess IT security risk and threats, security auditing, internally and externally, reporting on threat assessment
Certificates
Eu GDPR Foundation & Practitioner
Knowledge Academy2017