Mark A.

Mark A. has extensive work experience in the field of security. From 2020 to the present, they have been working at the Central Bank of Ireland as the Corporate Security Lead. In this role, they manage and leads the Corporate Security pillar within the Security Division, overseeing the identification, assessment, and reporting of security threats and risks. Mark is also responsible for delivering security infrastructure projects aligned with the Central Bank's Physical Security strategy and plan. Prior to this, Mark worked at An Garda Síochána as a Detective Garda from 2006 to 2020.

Mark A. has a diverse education history with a focus on security management and law enforcement. Mark'seducational background includes a Diploma (UK Level 6) Certified Security Management Professional from the International Security Management Institute, which they obtained from 2021 to 2022.

Prior to this, Mark A. completed a Professional Certificate in Open Source Investigations from University College Dublin in 2019. Mark also earned a Higher National Certificate in Terrorism Studies from the University of St Andrews from 2018 to 2019.

In terms of law enforcement intelligence analysis, Mark A. obtained a Professional Development Certificate in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) from the (CEPOL) European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training, with the year of completion unspecified.

Additionally, Mark A. has pursued professional development in various areas related to security and law enforcement. Mark completed a Professional Development program on Understanding Terrorism & the Terrorist Threat from the University of Maryland in 2017. In 2016, they earned a Professional Certificate in Intellectual Property Law from INTERPOL & International Intellectual Property Crime Investigators College.

Mark A.'s earlier education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Policing Studies from the University of Limerick, obtained from 2006 to 2009. Mark also holds a Master of Arts in European Neolithic Studies from Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd, completed from 2004 to 2006. Before that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Archaeology from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, from 2001 to 2004.

In addition to their formal education, Mark A. has obtained several certifications relevant to their field. These include a Fellowship in Strategic Risk Management from The Institute of Strategic Risk Management, obtained in May 2023. Mark is also a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, obtained in June 2022. Mark A. holds the Security Risk Management Professional - Country Level (SRMP-C) certification from the International NGO Safety & Security Association (INSSA), acquired in June 2022. Lastly, they are a Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP®) from the International Security Management Institute, obtained in April 2021.