Founder and CEO of Protect2020, Andy has a distinguished background that spans both military and law enforcement roles. He first made his mark as a member of the UK's elite National Hi-Tech Crime Unit, the hi-tech wing of the National Crime Squad (NCS), now the National Crime Agency (NCA).
Notably, Andy played a pivotal role in leading a joint investigation into Russian Organised Cyber Crime groups targeting the UK, a venture that gained him recognition in the acclaimed nonfiction book, "Fatal System Error" (2010) by Joseph Menn.
Prior to joining the UK police, Andy dedicated 12 years to serving in the British Army as a Military Training Instructor, where he honed his skills in imparting military-based knowledge.
Leveraging his extensive experience in training and cyber security, Andy was inspired to establish Protect2020, providing management cyber training aimed to equip individuals and cyber boardroom facilitators with the knowledge and tools to safeguard against cyber threats.
Phillip, an enthusiastic entrepreneur, has a notable track record of founding, managing, selling, and buying cyber security companies. His expertise has also been recognised through advisory roles within the House of Commons and NATO, leading to numerous business accolades.
Prior to a successful career in entrepreneurship, Phillip held prominent positions with major American technology firms, where he established a stellar reputation for customer service and satisfaction. Remarkably, he maintains enduring relationships with clients dating back three decades.
Continually driven by innovation, Phillip is actively involved in launching and nurturing new ventures, focusing on pioneering cutting-edge technology companies in the UK.
Richard Stiennon is a world renowned cyber security analyst. He is the founder and owner of IT-Harvest, an industry analyst company.
Richard is the author of numerous books on cybersecurity, to include, 'Security Yearbook', 'There Will Be Cyberwar' and 'Surviving Cyberwar'.
Richard is a non-executive member of the Protect2020 board and we are very pleased to have him as an advisor and mentor.
Our cybersecurity approach is rooted in recognised standards and best practices, including the NIST Cyber Security Framework, CIS Top 20, CMMC Level 1 readiness, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.
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Protect2020's cybersecurity tabletop exercise is a critical simulation designed to evaluate an organisation's preparedness for cyber threats.
Protect2020’s cybersecurity tabletop exercise involves creating realistic cyber-attack scenarios to test the effectiveness of cybersecurity risk management strategies and incident response plans.
Participants from diverse departments such as IT, security, legal, and management should engage in a cybersecurity boardroom exercise, to help emphasise cross-functional collaboration and decision-making under pressure.
Cyber security drills aim to identify strengths and weaknesses in handling potential cyber incidents and fostering real-time problem-solving skills. Post-exercise, a thorough analysis leads to actionable insights for enhancing cybersecurity measures, ensuring the organisation is better equipped to handle real cyber threats effectively.
Protect2020’s cybersecurity tabletop exercise is vital for large companies and offers numerous benefits. It enhances overall preparedness against cyber threats, ensuring that cyber security risk management strategies are practical and ingrained in the company culture. Through these exercises, vulnerabilities in cybersecurity measures are identified and addressed.
Frequent boardroom cyber drills improve the speed and efficiency of the company's response to real cyber incidents, minimising potential damage. They promote cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring a unified approach to cyber threats.
Additionally, CTEs need to keep cybersecurity awareness and training for employees up to date. Regularly implementing test communication protocols, supporting regulatory compliance, engaging leadership, and boosting stakeholder confidence, all demonstrate a proactive stance towards cybersecurity.
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