Simon is an Information Security Professional of over 25 years covering Architecture, GRC and Consulting roles across France, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Australasia. He is also an accredited Mental Resilience Coach and Instructor (Driven) and Mental Health First Aid Instructor (MHFA Australia).

Throughout his career he has observed many going through stages of poor mental health and illness; and has been advocating for better mental health literacy and support within the Information Security Industry and Community. He has presented on this topic at multiple conferences such as AUSCERT, AISA’s BrisSec and CyberConference, BSides Brisbane, COSAC Melbourne and Global, CrikeyCon and ComfyCon. Simon is also a Cybermindz Ambassador.