James Smith

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ABOUT JAMES SMITH

Head of Offensive Security, Ethical Hacker and Security Researcher with a deep technical background and passion for all things related to Cyber Security and Technology. James is Bridewell\'s Penetration Testing Lead and brings a significant amount of knowledge and experience to the team. James is a hands on penetration tester who is also responsible for shaping the teams methodologies, developing new services and has responsibility for the quality of technical services delivered. James is also able to combine his vast technical knowledge with a personable approach that enables him to communicate with all levels within an organisation, sometimes explaining complex things in simple terms. Performing penetration testing in various industries such as government (as a CHECK team member), retail, financial services through to industrial control systems and the aviation industry. This vast experience has allowed James to develop strong technical security assessments across a variety of technologies and act as a mentor for his team members, ensuring that they are supported in their development needs and security career. James is also extremely passionate about technology and actively participates in industry initiatives where possible. James operates as a UK Fedora Ambassador, ensuring that the public understand what the project is trying to achieve and grow the contributor base.