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A highly accomplished and approachable CISO who is self-motivated with confident communication skills. A proven analytical ability to understand the Cyber and Information Risk stance facing an organisation. Decisive ability to plan and deliver a strategy for existing Cyber Security Management processes or create one from scratch. Recognised across the industry as a lateral thinker, with a very pragmatic approach to Information Security controls and mitigation where there is scope for it. Vast experience in team building, coaching, and mentoring. Specialities: Information Security, IT Security, Risk Management, Data Security, Cyber and Information Security Awareness and Culture Change, Team Building, Relationship Building, Brand protection, Data Protection, Digital Strategy, Network Security, Investigations, Freedom of Information, ISO27000, NIST, Policy Frameworks and governance, Third Party Supplier Management, ISMS management and creation, Due diligence, Cloud security, and dev ops.

Ledum oversees all aspects of Security - Quality Assurance, Information / Cyber Security & Business Continuity Management for Avanti globally. He has successfully led the company through re-certification, surveillance, internal audits & implementation activities including training & consultancy. Ledum is a Certified Lead Auditor, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Lead Implementer & Chartered Quality Professional. He previously worked at DHL, IT Governance, Connect Plus Services (M25 Motorway). Ledum is a graduate of Biochemistry & Computer Programming.

Information Technology Leader with a focus on Security, Architecture and Operations. Experienced in regulatory compliances & security frameworks: HIPAA, PCI, SOX, COBIT, ISO, NIST, SANS20. Consistently leading strategic planning, policy development and day-to-day operations of information security function in close coordination with all corporate departments aligned with corporate vision. Proficient in target enumeration, vulnerability assessments, risk analysis and management, open source intelligence gathering, social engineering, IDS/IPS and SIEM tools.

Chris is an experienced Cyber Security Consultant who has successfully led projects, programmes and advisory engagements across the Public Sector and Financial Services Industry. He specialises in helping organisations improve their security and risk management capabilities, aligning security with operations to enable business goals and he has a particular interest in the culture and behaviour aspects of security. He has designed cyber security programmes for various organisations, designed and built the first Army Cyber Protection Team, and was the crisis management lead for Southwest Afghanistan. Chris is also a successful and practiced delivery manager with years of experience as a Project Manager, Programme Manager and Operations Manager. He has consistently delivered to tight deadlines, in high pressure, quickly changing and austere environments, having experience of Technology Delivery and Application Development projects. He is an experienced AGILE practitioner and a certified SCRUM Master.

Cameron is a seasoned cyber defence advisor and information security strategist who has worked for the United Nations, governmental and law enforcement agencies, as well as leading multinational corporations. He consults across verticals to guide his clients in maturing strategic and tactical security capabilities, incident response measures, proactive defence, and resilience investments, and devising effective countermeasures to insider threats. Cameron has also conducted in-depth research into emerging trends in cybercrime offending, forensic science, data protection, and cyber-warfare. He is an author and contributor to books and articles on many aspects of cybersecurity and a regular speaker at international conferences. He holds multiple bachelor and master level degrees in law, behavioural science, international security, policing, intelligence, and counterterrorism, in addition to vendor neutral technical certifications and accreditations. Cameron enjoys working at the intersection of technology, security and law and building capable teams to deliver services that organisations need to operate safely, competitively, and effectively in today’s digital world.