Graeme Parker

Background

About Graeme Parker

I am a Technology, Security and Risk Management professional with highly valuable business and technical skills obtained in high profile private and public sector organisations.I have proven experience in successfully leading security projects and programmes, developing security and technology architectures, developing and delivering training and education programmes and supporting organisations in meeting standards. My main focus is to ensure that technology and security delivers business benefit and supports business strategy. I am believer that technology should effectively address real business challenges and should demonstrate clear value.I have lead several projects to take organisations through the successful implementation (up to and including certification where applicable) of a number of standards including ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR and PCI-DSS. I have lead due diligence exercises when selecting and assessing suppliers, developed security architectures, implemented and tested business continuity plans, developed technology and security education programmes based on skills analysis.I have recently been directly involved in developing a national project in the Middle East developing a nationwide certification programme for cyber security providers, professionals and products based on international standards.My experience has been gained with clients across multiple sectors including IT Services, Financial Services, Central Government, Manufacturing, Legal, Healthcare, Retail, Outsourcing, and the Charitable Sector.In addition to consulting I am also a certified PECB and ISACA trainer teaching accredited courses to clients worldwide along with developing various education, certification and accreditation programmes. The courses I deliver include ISO 27001 Lead Auditor and Implementer, ISO 22301 Lead Auditor and Implementer, CISSP, CISA, CISM and Risk Management courses alongside many tailor made training packages.I have gained valuable International experience gained across the globe and very much enjoy working in dynamic international environments. My international experience covers multiple countries in Europe, North America, Middle East, Africa and Asia.