Kev Milne — CEO
I have worked in IT since 1993 having specialized in security and networking since 1999. This has given me extensive experience in multiple operating, networking and security systems ensuring a sound technical knowledge that can be applied to any risk based scenario. I undertook my first management role in 2000 leading a team of consultants at Wisdom IT and since then have held various management and technical lead positions. In 2005 my most notable role was to manage the penetration testing service for Standard Life globally ensuring security issues were found and eradicated and third parties were successfully managed ensuring a high level of quality assurance. In 2009 I also became IT Security Manager for Standard Life in Germany followed by the role of 'Head of Penetration Testing' at Sysnet, Europes second largest PCI company 2012. Since 2005 I have also conducted over 500 application and infrastructure penetration tests using the OWASP and OSSTMM methodologies. I have a deep knowledge of security frameworks and technologies including Mitre Att&ck and NIST and hold qualifications inlcuding CISSP, CHECK, CREST as well as Linux, Firewalling, remote access systems, networking, Information Security, Novell Netware, Penetration testing, messaging and integration technologies. I am formerly British Government SC cleared. Specialties: Conducting solid risk analysis whilst providing pragmatic security solutions and technical recommendations. My skills come from years of experience and research.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity expert with extensive experience in risk management and penetration testing.
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Experience: 28 yrs
Skills
- Cybersecurity
- Training
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Penetration Testing
- Team Management
- Team Leadership
- Risk Assessment
- Security Management
- Consultancy
- Security Consultancy
- Sales
- Risk Management
- Technical Consultancy
- Security
Career Highlights
- Over 500 penetration tests conducted using industry methodologies.
- Led a global penetration testing service at Standard Life.
- Developed unique training courses in cybersecurity.
Work Experience
Neuro Training Ltd
Director and Instructor (11 mos)
NatWest Group
Cyber Threat Intelligence Manager (1 yr 8 mos)
Training and Infrastructure Manager (6 mos)
Lead Offensive Security Specialist (2 yrs 2 mos)
Security Consultant - Cyber Threat Intelligence (2 yrs 9 mos)
Virgin Money
Information Security and Business Continuity Risk Manager (9 yrs 1 mo)
Sopra Group
Senior Security Consultant. CISSP, CRT, CTM. SC cleared (1 yr 2 mos)
HP Enterprise Services
Threat and Vulnerability Management - Senior Penetration Tester - Scotland. (9 mos)
Sysnet Global Solutions
Head of Penetration Testing (Global) (10 mos)
Standard Life
IT Security Manager - Standard Life Germany / Penetration Test Lead (SL Global) (10 yrs 2 mos)
Wisdom IT
Senior Technical Consultant - Consultancy Services Manager (2 yrs 6 mos)
Sky
Office Systems - Technician (1 yr 8 mos)
Education
academy at fraserburgh academy
