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Meet our Cyber Essential Partners – Chris Blunt


We’re thrilled to work with so many businesses and individuals who bring with them a wealth of cybersecurity and IT knowledge and experience. Today, we’re introducing you to Chris Blunt, one of our Cyber Essential Partners. 

 

A ‘lifer’ in the IT industry, Chris ran his own Managed Service Provider for 15+ Years until a share sale exit in 2022. Security has always been high on his agenda, from building his own Firewalls from a stripped-down BSD Kernel and IPFW, through to becoming a Licensed Cybersecurity and Information Governance assessor through IASME.  

 

He’s highly passionate about helping organisations improve their Cybersecurity, he is also a part of the training team for IASME training new Cyber Essentials assessors, and involved in the Assessment team for Cyber Advisor, evaluating new cyber consultants to see if they are competent to advise SMEs. He regularly provides Cybersecurity consultancy and training services to clients domestically and internationally and has presented to audiences of 5 to 500 people.  

  

In his free time, you’ll most likely find him going for a walk with his Saint Bernard dog or on the tennis court. 

  

Chris’s professional qualifications include: 

 

  • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) [Dec 2020]  

  • Self-Study from Official Study guide  

  • CSTM (Cyber Scheme Team Member) [June 2021]  

  • 1 Week Boot Camp Course with Merimetso  

  • Cyber Advisor (Cyber Essentials) [Jan 2023]  

  • MS 365 Certified: Teams Administrator Associate [October 2020]  

  • MS-100: Microsoft 365 Identity and Services [May 2020]  

  • Licensed Information Assurance Assessor [IASME] [2017-Present]  

  • Licensed Cyber Essentials Assessor [IASME] [2017-Present]  

  • Cisco CCNA [2012] 

 

 

If you’re looking to join our community, we’re always looking for new members to offer guidance, and advice and help influence the direction of the centre. Contact us to join the team today.   

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The contents of this website are provided for general information only and are not intended to replace specific professional advice relevant to your situation. The intention of The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands is to encourage cyber resilience by raising issues and disseminating information on the experiences and initiatives of others.  Articles on the website cannot by their nature be comprehensive and may not reflect most recent legislation, practice, or application to your circumstances. The Cyber Resilience Centre for the West Midlands provides affordable services and Trusted Partners if you need specific support. For specific questions please contact us.

 

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