Andrew Connor

Andrew Connor has a strong background in information security and risk management. Andrew has held various leadership positions throughout their career, including Director of Product Security and GRC at PG Forsta, Head of Risk Management at Baringa Partners, and Head of IT Security, Risk & Compliance at Countrywide Plc. Prior to these roles, Andrew worked in the UK Ministry of Defence as Head of IT and held several engineering and communications positions. their experience includes managing security controls, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing secure systems. Andrew has a deep understanding of emerging technologies, systems architecture, cyber security, and governance, risk management, and compliance. Andrew has a track record of implementing effective security strategies and embedding a security-first culture within organizations.

Andrew Connor has an extensive education history. Andrew obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Hons in Telecommunications Systems Engineering from Bournemouth University in 2010. In 2013, they pursued a Post Graduate Diploma (PGDip) in Information Capability Management at Cranfield University, which they completed in 2018. During this time, they also graduated with an MSc in Advanced Security and Digital Forensics from Edinburgh Napier University in 2018. Andrew also holds various certifications in fields such as information security, management, and project management, including CISSP-ISSAP, Chartered Manager, and Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), among others.