Alex Speakes

Information Security Consultant at URM

Alex possesses the unique combination of having managed an integrated management system himself for a number of years as well as supporting in excess of 70 organisations (of all sizes and from a wide range of business sectors) in achieving and maintaining certification to the respective ISO 27001, ISO 22301 and ISO 9001 Standards.   As such, Alex has acquired extensive experience in all aspects of implementing ISO 27001 including

  • Conducting gap analyses, identifying and prioritising those areas which need most urgent remediation
  • Conducting risk assessments and business impact analyses against a range of standards and developing appropriate and prioritised risk treatment plans
  • Developing a comprehensive and consistent set of policies and processes along with other required documentation
  • Developing and delivering staff awareness training programmes including both on line and ‘face-to-face’ formats
  • Planning internal audit programmes and conducting ISO 27001, ISO 22301 and ISO 9001 compliant internal audits.