Samantha B.
Widnes, UK · Chief Information Security Officer · Cheshire West and Chester Council
University of Chester
2 followers
About
Strategic and influential cyber security and ICT leader with a proven record of shaping enterprise‑wide security strategy, modernising technology environments, and driving digital transformation. Samantha operates confidently at Board and Executive level, translating complex risk into actionable strategy and embedding resilience, governance, and assurance across organisations. She is an expert in Zero Trust architecture, Microsoft Security Stack, enterprise risk management, and large‑scale security uplift programmes.
Skills
- Cyber Security Strategy & Governance
- ICT & Digital Transformation Leadership
- Enterprise Risk Management & Assurance
- Zero Trust Architecture & RBAC
- Microsoft Security Stack (M365, Azure)
- Incident Response & Organisational Resilience
- Supply Chain & Third‑Party Risk Management
- Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
- Board Advisory & Executive Reporting
- Security Culture, Awareness & Behaviour Change
17 skills in total
Experience
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Chief Information Security Officer
Cheshire West and Chester Council
Oct 2025 — Present
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Information Security Manager
Yorkshire Housing
Sep 2024 — Oct 2025
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Senior IT Security Analyst (Deputy Head of Global Cyber Security)
Segen UK
Jan 2024 — Sep 2024
6 experiences in total
Education
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University of Chester
BSc (Hons), Cybersecurity
Jan 2016 — Jan 2018
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University of Derby
Foundation Degree, Outdoor Activities Management
Jan 2011 — Jan 2013