Rob Brewer
Chief Information Security Officer
Senior Management
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As Chief Information Security Officer at CloudTech24, I lead security strategy, governance and operational delivery. I help our clients’ executive teams make informed decisions about cyber risk. My role involves understanding how a customer’s business actually works, where the real risks sit, and what it takes to reduce them in a way that lasts, using existing capabilities wherever possible.
My background spans hands-on technical delivery and board-level advisory to clients across fintech, financial services, legal and other regulated industries. I also own our ISO 27001 programme and the ISMS behind it. As AI moves into everyday business use, I also ensure that our usage of AI aligns to best practise through governance and policy, and advise leadership and customers on safe adoption, aligning toward emerging standards such as ISO 42001 and the EU AI Act.
Outside of work, I’m a proud dad to two brilliant daughters and a lifelong LEGO enthusiast – if we’ve had a video call, chances are you’ve seen a few of my builds in the background. I’m also a passionate gamer and PC builder, a hobby I picked up in the early 2000s with my dad, who first sparked my interest in computers. Fun fact: back in the day, I was Europe’s #1 ranked Battlefield 1942 player – proof that my competitive streak goes way back!
Blogs by Rob Brewer
What are the benefits of Microsoft Teams?
Tools like Microsoft Teams became indispensable during the COVID-19 pandemic when people needed a digital space to talk, collaborate, and share work. As hybrid and remote working have become the norm the need for platforms like Microsoft Teams has risen steadily. Since its launch in 2017, Teams has seen year-on-year growth. Microsoft estimates that more…
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What is Amazon Web Services (AWS) used for?
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the cloud has emerged as a transformative force, revolutionising the way businesses operate and individuals access information. At the forefront of this revolution stands Amazon Web Services (AWS), a comprehensive cloud computing platform offering a multitude of services catering to diverse industries and needs. Understanding AWS: A foundation in…
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6 things you should do to handle data privacy updates
Once data began going digital, authorities realised a need to protect it. Thus, the creation of data privacy rules and regulations to address cyber threats. Many organisations have one or more data privacy policies they need to meet. Those in the U.S. healthcare industry and their service partners need to comply with HIPAA. Anyone collecting…
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The top 3 things you need to worry about re: cyber security
Written by Rob Brewer. Rob Brewer is the Chief Information Security Officer here at CloudTech24. An advisor trusted by governments, financial organisations, and the FTSE100, Rob’s expertise lies in threat evolution and mitigation. Visit Rob’s LinkedIn Supply chain attacks A supply chain attack refers to the targeting of a vulnerable third-party supplier or vendor to…
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Outlook vulnerability (CVE-2023-23397) – What to know
On 14 March 2023, Microsoft released details of a critical (9.8/10) vulnerability relating to Outlook clients globally which was discovered and submitted by the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) of Ukraine (UA). What makes this vulnerability particularly severe is the fact that unlike traditional phishing, which requires a user to open a malicious attachment or…
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Insider threats – Here’s how to stop them
One of the most difficult types of attacks to detect are those performed by insiders. An “insider” would be anyone that has legitimate access to your company’s managed network and data. This would be via a login or other authorised connection. Because insiders have authorised system access, they bypass certain security defences. Such as those…
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