Guernsey Press

Cyber security certificate a first for islands

A SURE employee in Guernsey has become the first Information Systems Security Architecture Professional in the Channel Islands.

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Sure employee Scott Kenyon has become the first Information Systems Security Architecture Professional in the Channel Islands. November 2017 (20223607)

Scott Kenyon earned the CISSP-ISSAP cybersecurity certification – an architect specialisation focusing on designing security solutions and providing senior management with risk-based guidance – earlier this year and became the first certified professional in the Channel Islands.

‘Sure is very proud to be Employer of the Year in Guernsey and a big part of winning this accolade was the importance we place on professional development.

‘Everyone at Sure is encouraged to undertake qualifications supported by the company to further their careers through professional education and give them the opportunity to develop expert skills and knowledge in their respective fields,’ said James McEwan, Sure’s chief enterprise architect.

‘Scott’s expertise in the specialist area of information security and data protection will enhance Sure’s capabilities in preparing for and responding to external cyber threats, which is a huge benefit to all of Sure’s customers and the wider local business community.’

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