Ryan Jones-Ralph

Ryan Jones-Ralph has a wealth of experience in the security and audit sector, having held various roles since 1990. Starting their career in the Royal Air Force as an RAF Police, they conducted protective security audits in accordance with JSP 440, and investigated loss and compromise of sensitive material and information. In 2004, they moved to Westland Helicopters as Deputy Security Controller, managing all aspects of physical security in the protection of Ministry of Defence, commercial and industrial assets. In 2005, they began working for EDS as Security Controller, managing all List X and Corporate security functions in support of the Defence Information Infrastructure (DII). From 2007 to 2013, they worked for Northgate Information Solutions as Information Security Manager/Internal Auditor, delivering non-financial compliance across all levels of stakeholder management and diverse operations. In 2013, they began working for Convergent Risk Group Limited as Operations Director, managing information security and audit consultancy, servicing the film, media and music industry with internationally recognised clients. Ryan was also responsible for conducting risk assessments, audit and compliance inspections as team manager during engagements. In the same year, they began working for Vetting Solutions as Chief Operating Officer, and for GIGS Limited as Head of Audit & Compliance.

Ryan Jones-Ralph attended Hardyes Grammar School from 1979 to 1981 and Dorchester Modern School. Ryan also holds a Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer\u2122 (CDPSE\u2122) certification from ISACA, obtained in December 2020, as well as a CISMP certification.