Vertical Structure
Simon Whittaker is an accomplished Chief Executive Officer at Vertical Structure Ltd, where services include security provision and training, underpinned by experience in development and system/network administration. With a focus on penetration testing, security consultancy, and secure coding practices, Simon also serves as a CyberFirst Schools Ambassador for the National Cyber Security Centre and chairs the steering committee for NI Cyber, promoting cybersecurity technologies in Northern Ireland. Previous roles include Systems Manager at FRONT and Infrastructure Architect at Biznet Solutions Ltd, where responsibilities encompassed ensuring secure hosting environments. Early career experience involved stage management at the Lyric Theatre, showcasing skills in production logistics and team management. Simon holds degrees in Stage Management & Theatre Production and management courses from Boston College and the Open University.
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Vertical Structure
Penetration Testing - CREST & CHECK | ISO27001 | Cyber Essentials | Technical & Non-technical Cyber Security Training Security & Penetration Testing - Extensive automated and manual testing to identify and exploit your system's external weaknesses. In depth reporting on the potential impact and steps to resolve any vulnerability. Reports written by humans for humans! Bespoke Training Programs - Designed and delivered programs bespoke for your organisations needs to educate your team, contextualise threats and realise a path for long term and future-proofed progress. Information Assurance - Pinpointing risks and threats to your internal security posture, and examining information flow at every level of the company. Comprehensive reporting on optimal an sustainable improvements. Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus certification body - we can help you to become certified to the UK Government standard.