Ken Philcox

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ABOUT KEN PHILCOX

Inspiring and energising people, removing the risks around the “Security of Things”, Cyber and Information Security thought leadership, all informed with practical know-how.I am an Information and Technology Cyber Security Professional and Leader with over 20 years of enthusiasm and experience gained across a variety of industries, services, and technologies. Most recently I have delivered strategic security leadership and architectural governance in the creation of industry-leading secure, hybrid and multi-cloud solutions. Providing transformative Digital Security capability frameworks and architecture for Telco services, Financial industries and Industry 5.0 IIoT/OT environments.Key Capabilities:Providing Clarity – storytelling complexity in simple terms, experienced orator at any level, using common industry frameworks and standards to benchmark, assess and present the real situation with actionable and cost-effective options.Introducing Innovation – pathfinding a runway towards a strategic vision, finding or creating solutions to new or existing problems, focusing on key requirements and aligning them to suitable and achievable outcomes; whatever the budget.Seeing the Bigger Picture – aligning security to the Business, understanding constraints and identifying opportunity, striving for maximum benefit and value, proven ability to negotiate and deliver.Making your World Less Risky – using data-driven approaches to understand inherent threats and risks, derive risk appetite, and manage residual risks and their mitigations through a security lifecycle.Leading by Example – a natural leader, passionate about the “people” in people management and the power of a positive working environment, mentoring, professional development and introducing better ways of working.