Edward-Millington

Edward Millington (BSc, CISO, SOC 2, CISSP, ISO, ISSA, MCIIS, MIET), a Principal Security Consultant, is the Founder and Managing Director of CariSec Global Inc., a company standing at the forefront of Next-Generation Managed Security Service Providers, offering Risk-Integrated Cybersecurity & ICT Managed Strategic Services in varying sectors: financial, government, health, manufacturing, private, retail, and energy and utilities.

Mr Millington’s leadership is a cornerstone of his success. With a wealth of experience spanning close to three (3) decades in the fields of information systems security, information and communications technology, and telecommunications, he has successfully guided numerous organisations to achieve their strategic goals and objectives. His exceptional approach to strategic planning, design, and solutions direction, leveraging his unparalleled expertise and innovation in varying specialised areas like governance, risk and compliance, instils confidence in his ability to lead, guide and advise.

He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronics and is a member of The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET). He is a Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP), a PECB Certified – Chief Information Security Officer, Senior Lead SOC 2 Analyst, ISO/IEC 27005 Information Security Senior Lead Risk Manager, ISO/IEC 27035 Information Security Senior Lead Incident Manager,  ISO/IEC 42001 AI Management System Senior Lead Implementer – and is a full member of the Royal Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) and a candidate assessor; a Professional Evaluation and Certification Board (PECB) Trainer; a member of the PECB Focus 15 group; an EU CyberNet Expert Pool Member; and a member of the International Information Systems Security Association (ISSA).

Mr Millington’s expertise is not only extensive but also globally recognised. He has been featured in several security magazines and has spoken at multiple global and regional conferences. His insights are also regularly shared in newspaper articles and on television, with a focus on cyber and information security risk, cyber resilience, and enterprise risk management. His advocacy communications centre on integrating cyber risks into the overall organisation’s risk management program, a testament to his global influence in the field.