CRAIG ALLAN-MCWILLIAMS Security Architect

Craig Allan-McWilliams brings over 25 years of cybersecurity and technology leadership experience to his role. Currently serving as an independent consulting security architect for global organisations, he has previously held senior security architecture, engineering and operations positions in the government, financial services, retail, and IT consulting sectors.

Craig takes an architect’s approach to security, implementing holistic defenses tailored to each organisation’s unique risks and objectives. He is known for his expertise in securing highly complex environments encompassing technologies from core banking systems hosted in the cloud through to more recent machine learning (a.i.) integrations.

He holds an array of cybersecurity certifications, and has volunteered in the development of ISC2 CISSP exams and facilitated the SANS continuous monitoring and security operations training in Brussels.

With decades of experience spanning strategic planning, risk management, and hands-on technology, Craig provides a seasoned perspective into the real-world practices of cybersecurity architecture. His goal is to equip fellow professionals and future generations of security architects with the knowledge to meet escalating threats with strategic, adaptable security, fulfilling unique organisational needs.