Christopher Qsa - Senior Security Consultant at Nettitude

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Christopher Laing Cissp Qsa Senior Security Consultant at Nettitude

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Christopher Qsa is an accomplished information security consultant with a proven track record in the industry. With over 939 LinkedIn connections, Christopher has established a strong network of professionals in his field. As a Senior Security Consultant at Nettitude, Christopher brings expertise in security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection, vulnerability scanning, and more.

Accredited by [ISC]2 as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and qualified PCI QSA, Christopher has extensive experience with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), OWASP, and COBIT. Furthermore, Christopher possesses in-depth knowledge of data regulatory standards such as DPA, EU GDPR, and information security management standards, including ISO 27001.

In addition to his impressive work at Nettitude, Christopher has served as an advisor for the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)Ã‚Â². Their EAC and EAB councils have benefited greatly from Christopher's advice on industry initiatives, policies, standards, and concerns, ultimately helping (ISC)Ã‚Â² understand the needs of the information security and academic communities.

Christopher's dedication to education is evident in his role as a Reader at Northumbria University, where he played an instrumental part in implementing significant changes to learning, teaching, and assessment strategies. His contributions to the development and management of various programs have received recognition from academia, government reports, and reputable publications. Christopher's expertise extends beyond the corporate realm, as he also led the establishment of the nu Warning, Advice & Reporting Point (nuWARP), supporting small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with data compromise and system vulnerability issues.

Overall, Christopher Qsa's expert profile highlights their extensive technical knowledge, qualifications, industry involvement, and commitment to education, making them a highly esteemed professional in the field of information security.

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Full name: Christopher Laing Cissp Qsa
Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom
Title: Senior Security Consultant
Company: Nettitude (since 2015)
Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchristopherlaing/
LinkedIn Connections: 939
Summary: I am a information security consultant based in the South East, with a background of security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection, vulnerability scanning and remediation, security log and event management, network traffic analysis, and privilege management. Technical knowledge of various vulnerability and security testing applications, e.g., nmap, OWASP Testing Methodology Manual, Nessus, Metasploit. Accredited by [ISC]2 as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional [CISSP], qualified PCI QSA with experience of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard [PCI DSS], OWASP and COBIT. Knowledge of data regulatory standards, such as DPA, EU GDPR, and information security management standards, such as ISO 27001.
Skills: Vulnerability Management Information Security

Education

University of Bristol: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Attended in 1995 - 1998
Field of study: Secure Decision Making
Heriot-Watt University: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Attended in 1994 - 1995
Field of study: Subsea Engineering

Positions

Nettitude South East England · Hybrid: Senior Security Consultant
Sep 2015 - Present
International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)² London, United Kingdom: Advisor: Europe Middle East and Africa Advisory Council (EAC)
Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

Providing advice on industry initiatives, policies, views, standards, and concerns, helping the advisory councils, and hence (ISC)² to understand the needs of the information security community. I also advise on matters of policy or initiatives that help drive community's professional development, while at the same time providing feedback on (ISC)² programs, activities, and opportunities. I am also charged with the identification of those influential organizations, bodies, institutions within government and industry with which (ISC)² should engage.
International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium (ISC)² Jan 2013 - Dec 2015 · 3 yrs: Advisor: Europe Middle East and Africa Advisory Board (EAB)
Feb 2014 - Nov 2014

As a member of (ISC)²'s Europe, Middle East and Africa Advisory board I provided advice on academic initiatives, policies, views, standards, and concerns, helping the advisory boards, and hence (ISC)² to understand the needs of the academic community.
Sciendum Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom: Cyber Security Researcher
Jan 2014 - Sep 2015

Software bug catcher with a background in reverse engineering (specialising in network traffic analysis), and a strong technical knowledge of various forensics, vulnerability and security testing applications, e.g., Encase, FTK, Blacklight, nmap, OWASP ZAP, Nessus, and Metasploit.
GCHQ/EPSRC Research Institute in Science of Cyber Security (RISCS) Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom: Co-Investigator: Developing a Choice Architecture for Information Security (ChAISe)
Oct 2012 - Jan 2015

I was responsible for the development and evaluation of a set of tools, designed to improve organizational and individual decision-making around data loss protection via a process of behavioural ‘nudging’.
CPNI Warning, Advice and Reporting Point, Northumbria University Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom: Director: nu Warning, Advice & Reporting Point
Jun 2010 - Jan 2015

I developed and then managed Northumbria University’s digital forensics and digital security consultancy, the nu Warning, Advice & Reporting Point [nuWARP], which was part of the UK government’s Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure initiative on securing the data and network infrastructures of Small to Medium Enterprises [SMEs]. I was responsible for the development, presentation and management of workshops and training to regional SMEs. This training was also delivered to national and international clients, such as Northumbria Police, and the Nigerian Economic & Financial Crimes Commission. The nuWARP supported SMEs, by providing guidance and solutions when system attacks resulted in a data compromise. It offered advice on system vulnerabilities and compromise avoidance, and hosted workshops on the nature of on-line fraud, information system hacking, and cyber crime related issues and activities. The nuWARP was also certified by the Payment Card Industry as an independent organization, validating adherence to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, and as an Approved Scanning Vendor able to undertake vulnerability scans of cardholder data environments.
CPNI Warning, Advice and Reporting Point, Northumbria University Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom: Reader: Research Informed Learning
Jun 2010 - Nov 2014

As a Teaching Fellow I was expected to provide leadership and contribution to the Learning, Teaching and Assessment across the university, and while I could 'wax lyrical' about my accomplishments, instead I'll leave it to Professor Glen McHale  [Executive Dean and Professor of Applied & Materials Physics, Faculty of Engineering & Environment]:

"Over the last decade, Christopher, firstly in his role as a Northumbria Learning & Teaching Advisor, then as Learning & Teaching Coordinator, and finally as University Teaching Fellow has used his sound grasp of pedagogy to implement significant changes to the learning, teaching and assessment strategies across Northumbria. He has played a principal role in the progressive adoption of project-based learning in a number of disciplines; recognizing that authentic projects often appeal to students, thereby leading to marked improvements in students’ outputs and understanding. At the same time, while these projects develop a deep learning culture within the students, they also play an important part in building the University’s external reputation and impact, and Christopher has established many important external links from regional companies, national professional/industry businesses, and international organizations. This work has laid the foundations for the successes that these courses have subsequently achieved. As the programmes that he has helped developed have expanded and the team has grown, Christopher has brilliantly mentored new and inexperienced staff, enabling them to quickly make a full contribution to the team and student learning. He has developed a culture where the staff team works cohesively with each other towards the goal of improving the student experience; something that Northumbria has a national reputation for, and Christopher is actively involved in disseminating his pedagogical expertise and experiences to the wider academic community."
CPNI Warning, Advice and Reporting Point, Northumbria University Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom: Academic Registry; Learning & Teaching Advisor: Technology Enhanced Learning & Teaching.
Jan 2007 - Jun 2010

While in Academic Registry I worked with the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching), the Learning and Teaching Support Section and the University's Schools in the implementation of the key objectives of university’s Learning & Teaching eLearning Strategy – providing advice and guidance on the future development of eLearning initiatives and emerging eLearning technologies that may be used to support this strategy. I believe that my work on the retention of non-traditional students and the use of targeted web-based intervention made some contribution to the diversity agenda and the impact on widening participation policies. It was cited in a Government report (NAO – Staying the Course: The Retention of Students in Higher Education, 2008), and the Time Higher Educational Supplement, 2008. I contributed to the development and management of the Northumbria University's Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Educational Practice (PG HEP) programme for new staff. As a PG HEP Coordinator at the institutional level, I provided specific leadership and pedagogical guidance on enhancements linked to the integration of technology into learning (a key strategic objective at Northumbria University). As part of that guidance, I organized various one-day HEA workshops: 'Assessment for Learning - How Does That Work?' and 'Transforming Students Through Peer Assessment and Authenticate Practice'.

“Chris has shown a deep commitment to enhancing student learning throughout his academic career. He is an inspirational teacher who actively engages and enthuses his students, but also an innovator who grounds his practice in pedagogic theory. His understanding of the literature allows him to place his innovation within the wider context, underpinned by a solid grasp of the theory of learning.”
Professor Alistair Sambell [Vice Principal (Academic), Edinburgh Napier University]