Richard Brown

Richard (Mark) Brown is a seasoned information security professional currently serving as the Information Security Assurance Manager at The University of Sheffield since December 2022. Previously, Richard held positions including Senior Lead Consultant at Bridewell Consulting LLP for a brief period in October 2022, and Service Director at ECSC Group plc from December 2016 to October 2022, where Richard contributed to a range of cybersecurity services and incident response efforts across multiple countries. Richard's earlier experience includes roles as Lead Consultant at ECSC and Information Security Analyst at Capita Employee Benefits, as well as ISMS/ISO Officer at Software Europe, showcasing a robust background in both consultancy and security management. Richard's educational foundation was established at Kirton County Secondary School from 1976 to 1981.