Jim Hawkins Msc Cissp, Crisc

Jim Hawkins MSc CISM CISSP CCSP CRISC has extensive work experience in the field of cyber risk advisory and information security. 🔹Jim Hawkins is currently working at NCC Group as the Global Head of Cyber Risk Advisory, where they ooverseethe strategic direction of the company's cyber risk services. Prior to this, Jim held the role of Principal Cyber Security Risk Consultant at NCC Group and Deputy Global Head of Cyber Risk Advisory.

Before joining NCC Group, Jim worked at Roke as the Head of Security/Security Controller. In this role, they were responsible for managing information and physical security governance, risk management, and compliance requirements for the organization, which predominantly served the UK Intelligence Community and Defence.

Jim's career also includes a role at ZeroDayLab, where they served as the Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance Consulting (Global). In this position, they led a team of information security consultants and provided advisory services to organizations in various industries, including retail, transport, and engineering. 🔹Jim Hawkins also held the roles of embedded CISO and Information Security Manager for international organizations.

Jim's career started in the British Army, where they served as a British Army Officer in the Royal Corps of Signals. In their last position, they served as the Head of Enterprise Cyber-Information Risk and Assurance and was responsible for developing enterprise policies, providing cyber-focused information security advice, and maintaining the organization's security infrastructure.

Prior to their civilian career, Jim pursued an MSc in Criminology and Criminal Psychology at the University of Portsmouth. During their time as a student, they conducted original empirical research and developed models and methodologies related to security culture and staff compliance.

Overall, Jim Hawkins MSc CISM CISSP CCSP CRISC has a diverse background in cyber risk advisory, information security, and leadership roles in both the public and private sectors.

Jim Hawkins has a diverse education history. 🔹Jim Hawkins obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Recreation Management from Loughborough University in 1998. Prior to that, they completed A Levels in Spanish, French, and Craft, Design and Technology in 1994, and an AO Level in Spanish for Business Studies in 1993. Jim also pursued further education at the University of Portsmouth, acquiring a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Criminology and Criminal Psychology from 2015 to 2019.

In addition to their academic achievements, Jim has obtained several certifications in the field of information security and risk management. 🔹Jim Hawkins obtained the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification from ISACA in October 2018, the EU GDPR Practitioner certification from IBITGQ in February 2018, the Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) certification from ISACA in January 2018, the Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) certification from (ISC)² in June 2017, and the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification from (ISC)² in May 2017. Moreover, they holdhold CompTIA Security + and CompTIA Network + certifications from CompTIA, both obtained in June 2015. Additionally, they acquired the Defence Information Technology Security Officer certification from the MOD in February 2015.

Jim has also obtained various other certifications and qualifications throughout their career. These include the PRINCE2 - Foundation and Practitioner certification in November 2014, the COBIT 5 certification from ISACA in November 2013, the Security Manager and Consultant - BTEC Level 4 Professional Certificate and BTEC Level 5 Professional Diploma from Control Risks in October 2013, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) - Managing Safely certification from IOSH in October 2013, the ITIL Service Management Foundation certification in July 2013, and the ISO/IEC 27001:2005 Lead Auditor (Information Security Management System Standard) certification from the International Register of Certificated Auditors (IRCA) in April 2013.

No specific information is provided about Jim's degree or field of study at Lord Wandsworth College in Hampshire, where they attended from 1989 to 1994.