Warren Houghton
Summary
I am a Security Consultant at Pen Test Partners with over a decade of experience in designing physical security systems for the British embassy network, alongside more than five years in the cyber security industry. My areas of expertise include RFID technology, hardware development, physical security, web application security, and network infrastructure.
I specialise in physical covert entry, with a particular focus on building access control systems. I have successfully compromised numerous organisations across Europe for Pen Test Partners and NCC Group, spanning a diverse range of sectors.
In addition, my extensive experience in social engineering enables me to identify and mitigate a wide array of security risks, helping clients strengthen their overall security posture.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Security Consultant
Pen Test Partners
01.2024 - Current
- Senior lead on the physical security team, overseeing and delivering key projects
- Conduct comprehensive security assessments for clients across various industries
- Train staff in covert physical access techniques and methodologies Deliver public presentations and podcasts on physical security topics, sharing insights and expertise
- Develop a PACS (Physical Access Control System) security assessment product and lead the methodology development and training programme
Senior Security Consultant
NCC Group
03.2018 - 01.2024
- Lead and manage security projects for clients in various industries
- Work closely within the FSAS team developing and improving the capability of the physical practise
- Conduct in-depth technical security assessments
- Communicate findings and recommendations to clients
- Manage client relationships and project timelines
- Mentor and train junior team members
- Contribute to the development of NCC Groups security methodologies and service offerings
SOC Analyst
FCO Services
Milton Keynes
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Monitor security alerts and investigate potential security incidents
- Analyse incidents and provide recommendations for remediation
- Coordinate with other IT teams to resolve security incidents
- Contribute to SOC processes and guidelines
- Provide cyber security training and support to staff
Security System Technician
FCO Services
Milton Keynes
09.2008 - 05.2016
- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot security systems, including CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and digital radio communications
- Conduct regular maintenance and testing of security systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with security systems
- Provide training and support to embassy staff on the use of security systems
- Contribute to the development and implementation of security policies and procedures
- Del-ed design and develo- newer+ more secure systems to enhance the emjassy(s overall security -osture
Education
Diploma - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Northampton College
Apprenticeship - Technical Security Engineering
FCO Services
Milton KeynesSkills
- Covert Physical Attack Simulation
- Physical Security Review
- PACS Configuration Review
- Hardware Development
- Open Source Intelligence Gathering
- Phishing and vishing social engineering assessments
- External and internal infrastructure assessments
- Segregation Testing VLAN hopping
- Firewall and network device configuration reviews
- VPN Assessments
- Web application assessment
- API assessments
- Database Assessments
- Environment breakout
- Windows build review
- Linux/Unix build review
- Wireless Assessment
- Scoping - projects quotes
Certification
- Crest Practitioner Security Analyst, 11/01/19 - 11/01/22
- Crest Registered Tester, 01/01/20 - 01/01/22
- CHECK Team Member, 01/01/20 - 01/01/22
Timeline
Security Consultant
Pen Test Partners
01.2024 - Current
Senior Security Consultant
NCC Group
03.2018 - 01.2024
SOC Analyst
FCO Services
05.2016 - 03.2018
Security System Technician
FCO Services
09.2008 - 05.2016
Diploma - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Northampton College
Apprenticeship - Technical Security Engineering
FCO Services
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