Hugh Boyes CEng FIET CISSPCyber Security LeadInstitution of Engineering and Technology Hugh is an experienced project and programme manager, who has delivered complex IT and business change projects in government departments, retail, finance, utilities and not-for-profit sectors. During his early career as a civil servant, his was responsible for the delivery of a number of secure communications and data processing facilities. Since moving into the private sector he has worked on a diverse range of projects including the delivery of a SAP system in less than 6 months, design of a debt recovery solution for a major financial institution, analysis of project delivery issues as an expert witness and a number of web-enabled projects. As a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, he is currently leading two cyber security related projects: One, developing initiatives to improve the cyber security skills of UK-based engineers and technologists, particularly those involved in the design, implementation and operation of embedded IT solutions for control, data acquisition and signal processing. The first initiative is a cyber security MSc sponsorship scheme developed in collaboration with BCS, IISP, IAAC and e-skills UK. Two, developing guidance material related to cyber security in the built environment. This project has support from CPNI and industry and is of particular relevance in the protection of the Critical National Infrastructure.
