Our team

Over 200 Years Combined Knowledge

A Passionate Team of Professionals

Global Experience

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DELIVERING A PROMISE

We will advise and support you when planning, in designing your strategy, deployment and beyond. We have led Privacy, Risk, Security & Brand Protection for governments, businesses and law enforcement agencies across the world.

PHILLIP DAVIES

Chief Executive Officer

As a senior Detective, Phillip set up one of the UK's first Law Enforcement Cyber departments advising business on privacy, risk & security. Phillip has led privacy, risk & security across a number of businesses, as Chief Information Security Officer and Board Advisor. Phillip holds an MSc in International Criminal Justice, is a Certified Information Security Manager, a Certified Data Protection Solutions Engineer, a Fellow of the Security Institute, Fellow of the British Computer Society & Chartered Institute of IT, Member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals. In 2017 Phillip was awarded the Freedom of the City of London.

KEITH BUDDEN

GDPR Expert

Keith is an acknowledged expert in both EU and UK GDPR. Keith has brought his expertise to over 150 organisations in the UK, Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, South Africa, Israel and the USA.

Keith has worked with companies from new startups to FTSE 100 companies, and in verticals as diverse as a steel foundry and Blackburn Rovers Football Club. Keith has also worked with charities, local authorities, trade bodies and the NHS.

Keith is an International Best-Selling Author of his book “GDPR Made Simple” and Keith also presents and produces the GDPR Weekly Show podcast, with over 60,000 downloads in 115 countries worldwide.

CHRISTOPHER PYER

Consulting Partner - Europe

Christopher has significant cyber experience within industry and law enforcement, with two decades in law enforcement with extensive cyber security expertise ranging from investigating and prosecuting cyber incidents to advising business on opportunities to reduce their exposure to risk. Christopher delivers training and trend updates in cyber security to international agencies on behalf of industry, including over the last two years, Europol, Eurojust and various European Union agencies. Christopher has extensive expertise in investigating cyber-crime, fraud and in leading whistle-blowing and anti-fraud activities. In his spare time Christopher volunteers for a leading UK law enforcement agency in current cyber investigations.

ALLISON COLEMAN

Consulting Partner - Ireland

Alison is a highly experienced trainer, facilitator and advisory, she guides business leaders in developing strategy and enhancing leadership and communications. Her clients include local and national government. Alison has extensive experience in the media, broadband and telecommunication sectors in Ireland and the UK, addressing significant financial and fraud risk. Alison holds an MSc from Dublin City University in work and Organisational behaviour.

DRAGAN LONCARSKI

Consulting Partner - Adriatic and Eastern Europe

Dragan is a Certified Information Security Professional and has many years experience leading information technology deployments with a focus on security architecture and network infrastructure. He has extensive experience advising on and leading Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS).

DANIEL SKEGGS

Chief Operating Officer

Daniel moved from law enforcement to the private sector in 2009 leading Information security operations, architecture design & programs across investment banking, equity management, insurance, health care, media, retail and agro chemical. Daniel specialises in incident & crisis management, governance & risk management & data protection. Daniel holds an MSc in Information Security & Risk Management, is a Certified Information Security Manager, Certified Data Protection Solutions Engineer, Certified Information Security Systems Professional & a Prince 2 registered practitioner. Past clients include HSBC, Deutsche Bank, BUPA, Burberry, Dunnhumby, Tesco, Syngenta, Cyberfish & CVC.

CATHIE HYSLOP

Consulting Partner - United Kingdom

Cathie has over 30 years of experience in Information Security and Privacy as an Information Security Director at a global, security focused software company. Cathie is a qualified Paralegal with Distinction in Contract Law, and holding a MBA, and is a Certified Information Security Manager and Risk Professional.

Cathie has lead compliance with International Standards including  ISO 2700 and PCI DSS.

Cathie has led Internal audit programmes, Incident Response processes and risk assessment management. From a legal and certification prospective, Cathie has led the management of UK Export Law, with extensive knowledge and focus on cryptographic export controls and regulation, Contract Law in the support of NDA’s, 3rd party Contracts and Agreements, Certification Management in Security related certification programmes (Common Criteria, PCI, ISO 27001) and GDPR programme creation and implementation.

MICHELLE DAVIES

Company Secretary

Michelle is one of the co-founders of The Security Consultancy and is a former Regional Manager for an International hospitality business. Michelle runs the business day to day and has a focus on business growth beyond Europe.

LEE KENT

Consulting Partner - Europe

Lee is an experienced security professional with extensive knowledge of establish and leading programs in cyber security, data protection, and physical security. After a career with law enforcement Lee moved into the private sector and has been engaged in a wide range of security projects. These range from fraud investigations, physical security standards to developing strategies for risk management and breach response. Lee’s experience comes from working with diverse organisations including Broadcasters, e-Sports and the health sector. Lee is an accredited Certified Security Management Professional (CSMP), a member of the International Security Management Institute, and European Union IP industry specialists working group.

PETER O'ROURKE

Consulting Partner - Ireland

Peter is a highly commended senior detective. As Director of Intelligence Peter led law enforcement intelligence and was a senior advisor to the UK Government on covert policing tactics. Peter served as a law enforcement advisor to other agencies including advising Albanian government and police in handling serious and organised crime.

Peter later joined the private sector and was engaged by the Federation Against Copyright Theft as their business Operations Director. Peter led the business and developed strategy addressing cyber enabled risk, continuing to advise and work with law enforcement. In addition to extensive business development, leadership and strategy experience Peter has extensive experience leading ethics and compliance across industry sectors.

AARON ROBERTS

Consulting Partner - United Kingdom

Aaron is an intelligence professional specialising in Cyber Threat Intelligence and Open-Source Intelligence. His work supports our threat monitoring and intelligence-led cyber capabilities which allows us to provide helpful external threat vulnerability assessments. Aaron has extensive experience across both private and public sectors, including UK Military.

ADDY VERMA

General Counsel

Addy is our Senior Legal Counsel with over 14 years’ experience in general legal management, contracts, contentious & non-contentious matters, IP management, data protection, anti-piracy, anti-counterfeiting & dispute resolution. He has also worked in international law firms advising leading brands and business. He successfully initiated & managed unique infringement, enforcement cases across continents with special focus on MENA region, Europe and India. Addy is a member of anti-piracy coalitions in MENA, Europe, North America. He has presented in workshops organised by Interpol, USPTO and other Ministries. Addy is listed by Globe Publication’s World Trademark Review as “Top 300 in-house corporate TM professionals” (2017, 2018,2019 & 2020). He is listed by the IAM 300’s “World’s top 300 IP Strategists” in 2018 & 2019.

MIKE HUMPHRIES

Consulting Partner - Europe

Mike is an experienced professional with over forty years in the field of Intelligence and Security, twenty two years with the Military, serving countless operational tours with Military Intelligence. More recently Mike returned to advise the Afghan National Security Forces in Counter Terrorism and Counter Insurgency on behalf of the US Department of Defense. Mike has twenty years in the private sector leading risk and intelligence across the Digital Media and Telecoms industries, including developing whistle blowing and fraud strategy. Mike has extensive experience implementing standards such as ISO 27001, PCI-DSS and SOX.

TIM CLARK

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Tim Clark has over twenty years professional IT and Security experience across architecture, design, and systems implementation across insurance, health care and the airline industries. Clients include: the British Standards Institution (BSI), Bupa, British Airways.

Tim is a Certified Information Security Manager, a BCS qualified practitioner in Enterprise and Solution Architecture, and a ISEB certified Enterprise Architect.