13 May 2021 New Venture – Tiny Street Alongside my role as an information security, data protection & risk professional, I have setup a new family business. Proud to launch ‘Tiny Street’ in May 2021. More info here: https://www.tinystreet.co.uk Categories Uncategorized Comments: 0
22 June 2018 Ian – Cyber Security Awards Finalist 2018 – “Newcomer of the Year” I was absolutely thrilled to have been shortlisted at the Cyber Security Awards held on 21st June 2018. It was a privilege to attend and many congratulations to all the winners and highly commended individuals and organisations. It was highly encouraging to see so many... Categories Security Comments: 0
8 June 2018 BCS Publish my ‘GDPR – The Security Angle’ article! I was delighted to hear the BCS had published my recent article on GDPR in their Summer edition of the members ITNow magazine. Members of the BCS will find it on page 42 of the magazine and everyone else can find it on the BCS... Categories GDPR/Security Comments: 0
16 May 2018 GDPR Nuggets: GDPR Nugget 3 – Still looking where to start? As the countdown to 25th May 2018 approaches, I’d like to share some encouraging thoughts, ideas and recommendations. Introducing #GDPR Nuggets! Whether you are on the home stretch, in the thick of a compliance programme or just starting out, I hope you find these short... Categories GDPR Comments: 0
8 May 2018 GDPR Nuggets: GDPR Nugget 2 – Sharing GDPR! As the countdown to 25th May 2018 approaches, I’d like to share some encouraging thoughts, ideas and recommendations. Introducing #GDPR Nuggets! Whether you are on the home stretch, in the thick of a compliance programme or just starting out, I hope you find these short... Categories GDPR Comment: 1
1 May 2018 Introducing GDPR Nuggets and GDPR Nugget 1 As the countdown to 25th May 2018 approaches, I’d like to share some encouraging thoughts, ideas and recommendations. Introducing #GDPR Nuggets! Whether you are on the home stretch, in the thick of a compliance programme or just starting out, I hope you find these short... Categories GDPR Comment: 1
1 March 2018 GDPR – The Security Angle The new GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is nearly upon us and mentions security a number of times. What does this really mean for businesses? Ian takes a look. Get the ship in order… In 2017 Ian was heavily involved with designing a data-centric security... Categories GDPR/Security Comments: 2
23 February 2018 NCSC – Password Collection The NCSC have published a collection of password strategies that can help your organisation remain secure – worth a read, especially for SMEs! https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/password-collection Categories Security Comments: 0
7 April 2017 The Future of AI on Employment There lies ahead an exciting future in terms of the AI developments that we’ll see in our lifetime, both immediately and certainly within the next decade. “Chinese factory replaced 90% of it’s workforce with robotic labour” Robotics are nothing new in reality and for me... Categories IT - Artificial Intelligence Comments: 0
9 October 2015 All Aboard the 90 9 1! Shift Left! Shift Left! It’s a common fact that IT professionals and specialists often keep certain knowledge close to their chests. Now, I hear you say, “Yes, that’s damn right! Why should we leave ourselves exposed and risk role redundancy if staff at lower levels can do our work?“ OK... Categories IT Culture Comments: 0