Stephen Crutchley

Stephen Crutchley has extensive work experience in the field of information security. Stephen started their career in 2008 at the UK Civil Service, where they held various roles including Operations and Security Manager, Senior Manager Information Security, and Senior Operations and Information Security Manager. In 2020, they joined Cyphra as an Information Security Consultant and worked there until 2022. Stephen then moved to Baker McKenzie as a Global Governance, Risk & Compliance professional in 2022 and stayed until 2023. Stephen is currently employed at Cybit as an Information Security Consultant as of February 2023.

Stephen Crutchley obtained a PGDip in System Engineering for Defence Capability from Cranfield University, where they studied from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Management from the University of Lincoln in 2016. In 2008, Stephen completed a HND in Communications Management at Bournemouth University. In terms of professional certifications, they obtained an Agile Project Management Practitioner certification from APMG International in May 2019, an ITIL Foundation Level certification from AXELOS Global Best Practice in May 2017, and an ISO 27001 Lead Implementer - Information Security Certification from BSI in September 2019. Additionally, Stephen earned a PGDip in Strategic Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute in 2015 and a Level 6 Diploma in Management and Leadership from the same institute in 2014. Stephen also holds certifications as an Establishment Security Officer and an IT Security Officer from the UK Ministry of Defence, though the dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided.