About us.
Key areas of expertise
Our consultants provide over a century of collective experience in a wide range of sectors, ranging from insurance and telecommunications, through to local and central government.
We’ve all started at the bottom in our careers, so have an innate ability to understand the challenges that all parts of the organisation face. Additionally, we have worked in SME organisations, through to FTSE 100 and government departments.
Our processes are honed through having to work for the budgets that we have secured in our careers, driving our passion to work cooperatively with our clients, What we do .
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SME
Collectively, we have extensive experience working with Small to medium organisations across a range of sectors.
Our consultants, with experience in these types of organizations, understand the unique approach required to work within this environment.
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Telecommunications
With over 70 years of combined experience, writing and delivering compliance frameworks impacting telcommunications, and 80 years delivering technical services.
Our consultants have experienced working in and with telecommunication providers within fixed and mobile services. So, understand the unique challenges and opportunities that Cloud-native and Software-defined solutions bring to the sector.
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Local government
We’ve advised local government on Information Assurance and delivered technical solutions for county-wide deployments.
Our consultants have delivered one of the first Public Services Network services, and maintain the impetus into the Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) and beyond.
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Central government
As a company, we have extensive experience in delivery to HMG clients. This ranges from security operational design, risk management, governance and compliance, including managing NIS regulations.
Through having operated within six departments, including the Cabinet and Home office – many times at senior leadership level.
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Healthcare
We have experience in the delivery of Health and Social Care Network compliance, and compliance network solutions, having the author as one of our consultants.
Also have extensive knowledge of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit.
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Supply chain
At present, spreadsheet overload is taking valuable time away from suppliers. We have processes to ensure that suppliers can effectively show their compliance to meet the needs of their customers. This allows them to stabilise the impact on their businesses.
We help customers assess supply chains, defining outcomes based on identified risks and gaps, beyond numerous portals.
Meet our team
Our consultants bring extensive experience and expertise across a variety of technical and non-technical disciplines. Trust in our expertise to achieve the best outcome for your business.
Professional Services Director
Des Ward
Des has been working in the Information Risk Management industry for over 30 years. His background and skillset ranges from the technical to the non-technical through forensics and pen-testing to risk assessment and corporate governance. He connects technologists and business, facilitating communication to achieve compliance aligned with business goals.
His experience encompasses compliance programmes for HMG and FTSE 100 companies relating to the majority of legislation and regulation. This includes the Telecoms Security Framework (commonly known as the TSA), Health and Social Care Network (HSCN), PSN Codes of Practice, IA Maturity Model, Security Policy Framework, Hannigan Review, Data Protection Act 2018/1998, FSA guidelines, Payment Card Data Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) and the ISO 27000 series of standards and guidelines.
Des intends to build on his wide-ranging experience across different vertical industry sectors. In the interest to drive a common understanding where the benefits from effective information risk management can be understood, measured and valued.
More recently, Des has been involved in writing or implementing network compliance frameworks, being the author of the HCSN Compliance Operating Model, co-author and outgoing chair of CAS(T), and heavily involved in the delivery of the PSN compliance approaches.
Des sits as an advisor to NHS Digital on HSCN compliance, and also sits on the BSi RM1/3 e-Committee for risk and governance.
Senior Security Consultant
Richard Peachey
With a career spanning 50 years both within the UK and globally, Richard has been an industry stalwart in telecoms.
Richard has a very strong technical and operational background and his in-depth understanding of communication risk management has been developed over his career in the industry with CSPs, vendors and regulators.
His subject matter expertise and knowledge has been paramount in ensuring CSPs understand and address risk management issues related to fixed and mobile networks, systems, products and services.
His recommendations have been invaluable in detecting risk and security exposure, reducing revenue leakage and fraud, and providing secure client services. More recently he has been instrumental in shaping the UK’s telecom cyber regulations, including the Telecoms Security Act (TSA).
His previous roles involving playing a pivotal role in defining the scope, security measures, and compliance requirements of the TSA. He has a unique understanding of the meanings behind some of the more challenging aspects.
Additionally, Richard has been a key liaison between network providers, government agencies, and GCHQ.
Richard’s ability to explain complex topics to senior management, technical peers and staff comes from a strong technical understanding of communication and risk managment.
Cyber Risk Consultant
Matt Villion
With over two decades within the cybersecurity realm, Matt’s acclaimed for his strategic prowess and technical proficiency, a seasoned professional.
Throughout his distinguished career, Matt has assumed pivotal leadership roles within esteemed organizations such as National Highways and the HMG Cabinet Office. He has crafted cybersecurity strategies, led transformative initiatives, and provided strategic counsel to executive stakeholders
Matt’s unparalleled blend of technical acuity and strategic foresight distinguishes him in the cybersecurity landscape. His adeptness at navigating intricate challenges with precision and foresight has established him as a trusted authority and leader within the field.
In today’s landscape fraught with cybersecurity perils, Matt Villion’s presence within an organization offers a beacon of assurance. His commitment to excellence and drive for innovation helps organisations navigate the evolving cybersecurity landscape with confidence.
Matt’s dedication to excellence, extensive experience, and proven success make him a formidable leader in cybersecurity, guiding organisations confidently. Therefore, organisations can rest assured that their cybersecurity initiatives are helmed by an individual of unparalleled capability and commitment.
Technical Lead
Ollie Anderson
Ollie, with an impressive background in business technology, information security, and transformational expertise, serves as a highly accomplished Technical Consultant at Business Secure. He possesses a rich blend of customer-facing IT leadership skills and a track record of success across various communication market sectors.
A leader known for fostering an inclusive work culture, Ollie’s leadership prowess was recognized with a 3-star manager rating (the highest score possible) in the Best Companies 2023 awards. This achievement underscores his ability to cultivate a team environment that is both hyper-focused and deeply engaged.
Ollie’s responsibility extends to understanding technology from every aspect, beneficial to effectively allocate correct resources to new projects or issues. His professional, approachable management style, coupled with a positive, can-do attitude, has a significant impact on his working environment.
Ollie combines creativity and strong communication skills, making complex technical ideas clear and engaging for any audience.
His specialties include: Leadership, Cultural Change, Strategy & Transformation, Automation, Delivery Improvement, Service Desk, 24×7 Operations, Service Management, SolarWinds, ITIL, CAS-T/IL2-3, PSN Incident & Problem Management, Change & Configuration Management, Operations (Monitoring & fault fix strategy), process improvement, and purchasing/commercial negotiation. Ollie’s diverse skill set and extensive experience make him a valuable asset to Business Secure and its clientele.