Daniel Ward

Name: Daniel Ward

Location: United Kingdom

Occupation: Cyber Security Researcher

Interests: Cyber Security, Programming, Hacking, Gaming, Music

Favorite Podcast: The Lazarus Hei$t

Favorite Book: A Maddness of Angels

BSc (Hons) Cyber Security

Level 3 IT Support Technician

Dark Web, Anonymity, Privacy & Security Bootcamp

Ethical Hacking Bootcamp

Python Bootcamp

Cyber Essentials Plus Certification

Through careful coordination with third-party providers and strategic policy adjustments, I led the company to achieve Cyber Essentials Plus certification. My proactive approach ensured compliance with industry standards, strengthening our cybersecurity and protecting client data.

Cyber Incident Reporting Process

Spearheaded the development and implementation of a comprehensive cyber incident reporting process, enabling the company to effectively monitor and track security events, while identifying and addressing any related incidents.

Security Culture Diagnostic Survey

Designed and published an interactive survey that benchmarks organisational security culture across process, compliance, automation, and trust dimensions. The tool guides respondents through weighted questions, aggregates scores, and visualises results to highlight strengths, gaps, and priority actions. Launch the survey.

Permissions Matrix

Developed a comprehensive permissions matrix that accurately maps user permissions to their respective job roles. This tool ensures appropriate access control and enhances security by aligning user access rights with their responsibilities.

Microsoft Intune Enrollment

Successfully enrolled and configured 130+ endpoints into Microsoft Intune to enhance organizational security. Implemented regular updates, BitLocker encryption, and scheduled antivirus scans to ensure robust protection. With security measures being reviewed every 6 months to ensure they align with best practices.

NCSC CAF Audit

Conducted annual comprehensive cyber security audit for Kings Court Trust using the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). Assessed and evaluated the organization's security posture across key domains, identifying potential vulnerabilities and areas for improvement. Provided strategic recommendations to enhance their overall cyber resilience, ensuring robust protection against emerging threats.

Adversery Simulation

Executed a comprehensive adversary simulation on Kings Court Trust's systems to evaluate security defenses. Gained access and identified vulnerabilities, using this insight to bolster the company's security measures. This proactive approach significantly enhanced the defensive strategies, ensuring heightened protection against potential threats.

Phishing Simulation

Implemented monthly phishing tests and targeted training for key areas within Kings Court Trust. This initiative aimed to enhance security awareness and resilience, ensuring employees are well-prepared to recognize and respond to phishing attempts. Additionally, maximized the value from purchased security tools, demonstrating a strong return on investment and significantly bolstering the company's defense.

Practical Cyber Security Improvements

Implementing critical updates such as adding a Security.txt file to company websites, disabling mass storage devices, and upgrading the asset register, ensuring robust protection against potential cyber threats. These small yet significant improvements fortify the companies security posture and safeguard valuable digital assets.