Ciaran Martin

Ciaran Martin is a preeminent authority on cyber security, who forged his success as the first CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre, at GCHQ. Having also worked for the UK Government, Ciaran’s expert opinions have been adopted by the Government and formed their 2015 National Security Strategy. Recognised and honoured across the globe, if you are looking to learn more on the importance of cyber security, hire Ciaran Martin today.

A decorated member of UK civil service, Ciaran has enjoyed over two decades working in the UK Government, with his first role working as the Principal Private Secretary to the Cabinet Secretary and Head of Civil Service. Ciaran has also worked as the Private Secretary to the Permanent Secretary to HM Treasury, Constitution Director of the Cabinet Office and Director of Security & Intelligence at the Cabinet Office. During his service, Ciaran has been heavily involved in work surrounding the Scottish Referendum and equalising the Royal Succession Law. Currently, Ciaran is working as the Professor of Practice in Management of Public Organisations at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, and as a Visiting Professor at the Department of War Studies and the Strand Group, Kings College London.

Famed for his role as the first CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre, Ciaran led fundamental change in cyber security across the UK. Pioneering an interventionist posture, that was adopted by the UK Government in their 2015 National Security Strategy, Ciaran oversaw the UK move to no.1 on the International Telecommunication Union’s Cyber Security Index. Commended for his impartial and fair service to the cyber security industry of the UK, Ciaran was appointed Companion of the order of Bath for Services to International and Global Cyber Security during the 2020 New Year Honours.

Now hired as a popular cyber security speaker, Ciaran Martin uses his decorated history in academia and Governmental positions to inform his keynote speeches. Having taught some of the UK’s most important individuals about the crucial elements of cyber security, Ciaran is a fantastic choice when looking to inform your audience on what they should do to best protect their sensitive information from cyber criminals. From malicious websites to spoof emails, there is little that Ciaran’s cyber security expertise does not extend to. If you are looking to hear all there is to know about cyber security from a trusted industry-authority, look no further than Ciaran Martin.