Mark Taylor

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ABOUT MARK TAYLOR

A highly motivated and experienced Cybersecurity leader who has worked in the tech, retail and hospitality industry for over 35 years. Currently leading a program management office responsible for transformational change initiatives across enterprise security. Previously led a global team of Business Information Security Officers driving security compliance, governance and education for head office and locations across 132 countries. Have previously worked on development, support and management of both applications and systems infrastructure.My expertise includes program management, governance, risk management, compliance, and the creation of scalable, efficient security solutions. I am skilled at translating complex security challenges into actionable business language, fostering a culture of collaboration and security awareness within cross-functional teams. I have built and led high-performing global teams, designed security frameworks that align local needs with global consistency, and supported significant security incidents with prompt and effective resolutions. My career highlights include spearheading mergers and acquisitions cybersecurity due diligence, standardising information security protocols post-acquisition, and creating innovative security initiatives such as the ‘SecureSweep’ program. I am passionate about driving operational resilience and advancing cybersecurity practices that safeguard data and facilitate business continuity. Specialties: BISO, Security Governance, Risk & Compliance, Cyber due diligence for M&A, Program Management, PCI-DSS, NIST, Point of Sale systems, Hotel Property Management Systems.