CREST
Simon Bennett is an experienced information security professional currently serving as a CREST Senior Accreditor at CREST since July 2023, focusing on reviewing and auditing applications for membership and government schemes. Prior to this role, Simon held positions including Information Security Analyst at LSL Property Services plc, where responsibilities included managing technical security controls, and Information Security Policy & Control Analyst at Newcastle Building Society, where risk identification and policy compliance were key tasks. Simon's career spans various roles in information governance and compliance in organizations such as Connect Health and Waterstons, supported by a strong educational background in information rights law and computer-based information systems from institutions including Northumbria University and the University of Sunderland.
CREST
CREST is the not-for-profit accreditation body representing the technical information security industry. CREST provides internationally recognised accreditation for organisations and individuals providing penetration testing, cyber incident response and threat intelligence services.