Max Allen

An HMG cleared Security Specialist with 26 years IT experience (24 in security). Max is a former CESG Listed Advisor Scheme (CLAS) member (1999-2015) and is now certified by the successor scheme. A highly motivated and enthusiastic manager and consultant with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, a proactive team member with ability to work using own initiative. Max has demonstrated his dedication to learning new skills by completing a variety of relevant management and security training courses.

For over eight years Max has worked within for the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in London, in roles with increasing responsibility. Firstly, as a CLAS Consultant, then IA Accreditor and latterly performing a Deputy CISO function. Max is a CCP Assessor; for the Accreditor, Risk and Auditor roles for APMG.

• 1997-1998: BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth;
• 1995-1997: HND, Business Information Technology, Northampton University, Northampton;
• 1988-1995: GCE A levels and GCSEs, Kingsbridge Secondary School, Kingsbridge Devon.