Allan Croston
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Sarah-Jane Hill (BA Hons)
It was an absolute pleasure working with Allan over the Poppy Appeal. He has excellent organisational skills and is a fantastic team leader. I hope to get the opportunity to work with him again.
kerry hopkinson
I had the pleasure of working with Allan for 2 years during his time in the forces. Along with enjoying his company on a personal level, Allan was the lead for all the technical elements of communication we provided. I found his cool and measured approach to difficult situation immensely reassuring especially working again time constraints.
Sarah-Jane Hill (BA Hons)
It was an absolute pleasure working with Allan over the Poppy Appeal. He has excellent organisational skills and is a fantastic team leader. I hope to get the opportunity to work with him again.
kerry hopkinson
I had the pleasure of working with Allan for 2 years during his time in the forces. Along with enjoying his company on a personal level, Allan was the lead for all the technical elements of communication we provided. I found his cool and measured approach to difficult situation immensely reassuring especially working again time constraints.
Sarah-Jane Hill (BA Hons)
It was an absolute pleasure working with Allan over the Poppy Appeal. He has excellent organisational skills and is a fantastic team leader. I hope to get the opportunity to work with him again.
kerry hopkinson
I had the pleasure of working with Allan for 2 years during his time in the forces. Along with enjoying his company on a personal level, Allan was the lead for all the technical elements of communication we provided. I found his cool and measured approach to difficult situation immensely reassuring especially working again time constraints.
Sarah-Jane Hill (BA Hons)
It was an absolute pleasure working with Allan over the Poppy Appeal. He has excellent organisational skills and is a fantastic team leader. I hope to get the opportunity to work with him again.
kerry hopkinson
I had the pleasure of working with Allan for 2 years during his time in the forces. Along with enjoying his company on a personal level, Allan was the lead for all the technical elements of communication we provided. I found his cool and measured approach to difficult situation immensely reassuring especially working again time constraints.
Credentials
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CRISC Cert Prep: 1 Governance
LinkedInJun, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
CRISC Cert Prep: 2 IT Risk Assessment
LinkedInJun, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
MicrosoftJan, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP)
MicrosoftDec, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP)
MicrosoftDec, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (ERP)
MicrosoftDec, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals
MicrosoftNov, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Introduction to AWS for Non-Engineers: 1 Cloud Concepts
LinkedInAug, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Introduction to AWS for Non-Engineers: 2 Security
LinkedInAug, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals
MicrosoftAug, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals
MicrosoftJul, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals
MicrosoftJul, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM)
ISACAMay, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Become a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
LinkedInMar, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
CISA Cert Prep: 5 Information Asset Protection for IS Auditors
LinkedInMar, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
CISA Cert Prep: 1 Auditing Information Systems for IS Auditors
LinkedInFeb, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
CISA Cert Prep: 2 Information Technology Governance and Management for IS Auditors
LinkedInFeb, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
CISA Cert Prep: 3 Information Technology Life Cycle for IS Auditors
LinkedInFeb, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
CISA Cert Prep: 4 IT Operations, Maintenance, and Service Delivery for IS Auditors
LinkedInFeb, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
CISA Cert Prep: The Basics
LinkedInJan, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM)
ISACAJan, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Certified Data Protection Officer
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Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA)
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CompTIA A+
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CompTIA CySA+ ce Certification
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CompTIA Network+
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CompTIA Security+
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Cybersecurity Fundamentals
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EU GDPR Practitioner
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IBM QRadar SIEM Advanced
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IBM QRadar SIEM Foundation
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ISO 27001 Lead Implementer - Information Security Certification
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ITIL Foundation Level
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Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
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NVQ Level 3 Telecommunications Advanced Modern Apprenticeship
Bournemouth, Dorset & Poole LSC -
NVQ Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management
ILM
Experience
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Approachable Certification Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Auditor
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Sep 2021 - Present
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UK Ministry of Defence
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United Kingdom
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations Manager
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Jul 2020 - Sep 2021
Responsible for the daily management and co-ordination of over one hundred staff, intelligently managing four sub sections regarding all aspects of Training, HR, and Security, briefing daily the Chief Executive on all projects and policy.
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Cryptographic Manager
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Nov 2019 - Jul 2020
Employed overseas as a Cryptographic Manager ensuring that the organisation fully complied with all policies regarding the accountability of Cryptographic Items.
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Department Head
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Sep 2016 - Nov 2019
Responsible for the administration and management of a 40 strong team providing highly secure and mobile communications for an organisation that could deploy at short notice.
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Operations Manager
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Sep 2015 - Sep 2016
Responsible for the design, delivery, implementation of secure information communication systems and its continual sustainment and improvement in order to meet the operational objectives of the organisation.
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Assistant Operations Manager
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Feb 2011 - Sep 2015
Responsible for the day to day management of 30 subordinates, balancing deployment planning and executing.
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Communications Instructor
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Feb 2008 - Feb 2011
Responsible for delivering bespoke communications packages for soldiers held at high-readiness to deploy overseas at short notice in remote and austere environments.
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Communications Specialist
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Sep 2004 - Feb 2008
Communications specialist responsible for day to day running of upto 30 subordinates, including all training, welfare and logistical support.
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Shift Supervisor
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Sep 2003 - Sep 2004
Led a small team responsible for the day to day running of the messaging centre. This included management of the AMSCERP system responsible for all Signals sent across the network. Assisted with the planning/configuration of the Cougar Network, including fault Finding and Fault escalation to second line to ensure a fully supported C2 network.
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Detachment Commander
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Sep 2000 - Sep 2003
Responsible for a communications whilst deployed to isolated locations in support of the RAF. Providing command and control support to Joint Helicopter Force as well as responsible for the maintenance of radio equipment and vehicles. This also included deployments to Op Agricola (Kosovo) and Op Telic (Iraq).
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Trainee
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Sep 1999 - Sep 2000
Phase 1 and Phase 2 Trainee.Conducted Phase 2 training at the Royal School of Signals as a Radio Systems Operator. This included Antennas and Propagation theory and practical as well as Voice Procedure and Computer Skills
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iQ4
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Chile
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Architecture and Planning
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cyber Security Intern
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Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
Undertook a 12 week ‘virtual internship’ program being mentored by industry experts. This industry developed content covered core competencies such knowledge, skills, and abilities relating to the NIST Framework. Employed as an Information Security Manager for the duration of the program Undertook a 12 week ‘virtual internship’ program being mentored by industry experts. This industry developed content covered core competencies such knowledge, skills, and abilities relating to the NIST Framework. Employed as an Information Security Manager for the duration of the program
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