Alan Calder is the founder and executive chairman of IT Governance Ltd, an information, advice and consultancy firm that helps company boards tackle IT governance, risk management, compliance and information security issues. He has many years of senior management experience in the private and public sectors.
Geraint Williams is a knowledgeable and experienced senior information security consultant and PCI QSA. He has broad technical knowledge of security and IT infrastructure, including high performance computing and cloud computing. His certifications include CISSP, PCI QSA, CREST Registered Tester, CEH and CHFI.
Alan Calder is a leading author on IT governance and information security issues. He is the CEO of GRC International Group plc, the AIM-listed company that owns IT Governance Ltd.
Alan is an acknowledged international cyber security guru. He has been involved in the development of a wide range of information security management training courses that have been accredited by the International Board for IT Governance Qualifications (IBITGQ).
He is a frequent media commentator on information security and IT governance issues, and has contributed articles and expert comment to a wide range of trade, national and online news outlets.
Geraint Williams is the CISO for the GRC International Group of companies, and a knowledgeable and experienced senior information security consultant and former PCI QSA, with a strong technical background and experience in the PCI DSS and security testing.
Geraint has provided consultancy on implementing the PCI DSS, and has conducted audits for a wide range of merchants and service providers as well as penetration testing and vulnerability assessments for clients. He has broad technical knowledge of security and IT infrastructure, including high-performance computing and Cloud computing. His certifications include CISSP® and PCIP.