James Maude

James Maude has a diverse work experience spanning multiple roles and industries. Most recently, they worked at BeyondTrust as a Research Director, leading cyber security research. Prior to that, they were a Lead Cyber Security Researcher at the same company. In 2022, they co-hosted the Adventures of Alice and Bob Podcast. From 2020 to 2021, they served as a Product Strategy Lead at AppLearn®. In 2019, they were the Head of Threat Research at Netacea. James also worked as a Manager, Cyber Risk at Deloitte in 2018. Before that, they held positions at Avecto, starting as a Senior Security Engineer and later becoming the Lead Security Engineer. James began their career in 2005 as the General Manager at an Office Supplies Company. Alongside their work, James pursued academic research as a Postgrad Researcher (MPhil/PhD) at Manchester Metropolitan University and also worked in IT support during their time as a BSc student at the university.

James Maude attended The Manchester Metropolitan University from 2009 to 2012, where they studied Forensic Computing with a focus on Computer Science.