Nick B.

Nick B. has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning various roles and industries. Nick began their career in 2000 as the Head of Web Analysis Systems EMEA at Macromedia. Nick then moved on to JP Morgan FundsHub as a Senior Unix Administrator. In 2005, they joined IXCG Limited as a Lead Consultant, where they managed a team of consultants and worked with clients from investment banks to government departments.

In 2007, Nick joined Guardian News and Media, first as a Systems Operations Manager and later as a Platform Manager. Nick was responsible for managing the systems that ran the Guardian's print and web products, as well as overseeing the staff in charge of these systems.

From 2012 to 2020, Nick served as the Head of Security (CISO) at IXCG Limited. Nick ensured the company provided top-quality consultancy and security services to its clients, integrated new suppliers and products, and met strict security and regulatory requirements.

Nick's next role was as the Executive Technical Director at SCREENJABBER MEDIA LIMITED. Nick assisted with the security of the platform and the smooth running of the web infrastructure, ensuring the business could grow without technical issues.

In 2020, Nick joined Metro Bank (UK) as a Lead Information Security Specialist. Nick assessed new technologies and processes, ensured compliance with defined standards, and managed project plans and penetration testing.

Nick'smost recent roles include Chief Information Security Officer at Qorbital, where they managed the risk profile of an international banking services provider, and Principal Consultant at Grey Elephant Consulting, where they provided vCISO, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), and authentication assistance to various organizations.

Currently, Nick is the Chief Information Security Officer at PEDAL, where they hold the responsibility of ensuring the security services provided to partners are of the highest standard.

Nick B. began their education at Chelmsford College from 1992 to 1994, where they obtained an Ordinary National Diploma in Engineering. Nick then pursued further education at the University of the West of England from 1994 to 1996, specializing in Engineering, although no degree was specified.

In addition to their formal education, Nick B. has obtained various certifications throughout their career. Some notable certifications include:

- Fellow from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, obtained in March 2023

- Full Member of The Security Institute, obtained in December 2022

- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) from EC-Council, obtained in July 2020

- Arista WiFi Gold Certified Administrator from Arista Networks, obtained in February 2018

- VASCO DIGIPASS Ambassador from VASCO Data Security, obtained in June 2016

- CP100A: Google Cloud Platform Fundamentals from ROI Training, obtained in May 2016

- Sun Certified System Administrator for the Solaris Operating System from Sun Microsystems, obtained in October 2004

- Investment Administration Qualification from The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI), obtained in June 2004

- Sun Certified Network Administrator for the Solaris Operating System from Sun Microsystems, obtained in February 2001

- Certified Systems Engineer - HP-UX v11 from HP, obtained in November 1999

- Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) from Red Hat, obtained in May 1999

- Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer from Microsoft, obtained in May 1998

Furthermore, Nick B. has acquired numerous other certifications in the field of information security and technology such as Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) Fellow and Full Member, PCI Internal Security Assessor (ISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Multi-Factor Authentication Essentials, Fireware Essentials, WatchGuard Wi-Fi Cloud, and Arista WiFi Gold Certified Administrator. The specific months and years of obtaining these certifications are also mentioned.