Robert Pritchard is a leading authority on cybersecurity, having made his success as the founder of The Cyber Security Expert and working with top tier organisations such as the UK Ministry of Defence and the UK Government. Currently working as the Chief Information Security Officer for Cazoo, Robert works with organisations across the country to create innovative cybersecurity solutions that allow businesses to be wise and ready for cyber threats. Now also booked as a keynote speaker, Robert is the perfect choice when looking for an authority to speak on cybersecurity.
Over the past two decades, Robert has worked within the field of cybersecurity, ensuring that the top UK businesses are armed against cyber threats. He first began his career in tech as a Security Consultant for UBS, a role in which he undertook risk assessments and architecture reviews of the business. He later went on to work in Cybersecurity at the UK Ministry of Defence, spending three years as part of the team responsible for cyber incident response and reporting to Government officials. His work with the Ministry of Defence also saw him play an instrumental part in the planning of the London 2012 Olympic Games, ensuring they were cyber ready.
In 2012, Robert founded The Cyber Security Expert, with whom he continues his work today. The company focuses on cybersecurity, providing clients with everything from cybersecurity training to security monitoring and protection services. Other roles of Robert’s include being the Director of the Cyber Capacity Unit, a Network Management Consultant for Riversoft and a Consultant for Tertio. He has also been an Associate Fellow for Cyber at The Royal United Services Institute and the Deputy Head of the UK’s Cyber Security Operations Centre.
Working with multinationals to develop security strategies and backed by a credible history with the UK Ministry of Defence, Robert is now booked as a keynote speaker for corporate and public events. Having been featured in the likes of The Sun, The Wall Street Journal, Aljazeera and CNBC, Robert is widely considered as an authority on cybersecurity and briefs everyone from UK Ministers to business leaders on how to be prepared to tackle cyber threats. When looking for a speaker who will help your business to be more aware of cyber threats and how to ensure that they are not put at risk when using technology, book Robert Pritchard today for an informed and engaging speech on cybersecurity.
How to hire Robert Pritchard
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- 2019 - Chief Information Security Officer for Cazoo & Director of the Cyber Capacity Unit
- 2012 - Founder of The Cyber Security Expert
- 2005 - Cybersecurity for the UK Ministry of Defence
- 2001 - Security Consultant for UBS
- 2000 - Network Management Consultant for Riversoft
- 1998 - Consultant for Tertio
- Associate Fellow in Cyber at The Royal United Services Institute