Neil Sinclair is a renowned cyber security evangelist, best known as the former National Cyber Lead for the Police Digital Security Centre and COO of the London Digital Security Centre. Having been a key part of numerous Metropolitan Police Terrorist Operations, he has developed a remarkable skillset which allows him to perform to an incredible standard under pressure. With many years of experience fighting cybercrime in a variety of industries, Neil is admired by audiences worldwide and is now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements.
Starting his professional career as an Intelligence Officer in 1988, Neil led teams and covert operations against terrorism before entering the Strategic Analysis Unit. Securing the role of PPO at the Metropolitan Police in 1992, he gained an exceptional reputation for protecting Ministers, VIPs and visiting Heads of State. Admired for his remarkable knowledge, Neil advanced up the ranks of the Metropolitan Police before becoming an Investigator for the Specialist Operations, Financial Investigation Unit at New Scotland Yards. Advancing upon his career, Neil has fulfilled a variety of high-profile roles throughout his career and has now gained the opportunity to fulfil the role of Director for Bestlevel Limited.
A leading authority in his field, Neil has been the recipient of numerous awards throughout his career, including being named in London’s Most Influential People 2019, and he was also listed as one of the Top 100 Most Influential IT Leaders in the UK 2022. Having developed the ‘Digital Service Providers’ and ‘Digital Service Innovators’ initiatives, his admirable work has been adopted by the National Cyber Resilience Group in collaboration with UK testing houses. With many years of knowledge and experience in the industry, Neil regularly conducts ‘Train the Trainer’ courses to share his expertise with professionals in a variety of different industries.
Recognised as a highly skilled expert, Neil Sinclair has appeared as a conference chair, speaker, and panellist for cyber security and corporate events. Having developed extensive specialist knowledge on topics such as cybercrime, terrorism, and the threat cybercrime can have on the corporate industry, Neil is a must-see speaker for audiences of all ages and professions. When looking to hire an experienced technology speaker, look no further than Neil.
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- 2022- Secure By Design at Police Crime Prevention Initiatives
- 2018- National Cyber Lead at Police Digital Secure Centre
- 2018- National Cyber Lead at London Digital Security Centre
- 2017- Chief Operations Officer at London Digital Security Centre
- 2016- Director for Bestlevel Limited
- 2006- Investigator for the Specialist Operations, Financial Investigation Unit at New Scotland Yards
- 2005- Strategic Analysis Unit for Specialist Operations
- 2000- Surveillance Officer for the Metropolitan Police
- 1992- PPO for the Metropolitan Police
- 1988- Intelligence Officer for Specialist Operations
- 1985- Police Officer for the Metropolitan Police