Dr John Chapman
My blog posts
‘Lack of investment in cyber security is a false economy’
Building on the UK 2021 cyber security breaches survey , researchers carried out in-depth interviews with staff at 10 organisations that had suffered a variety... >>
Latest cyber impact report underlines ransomware as a huge threat, but financial cost of attacks is still unclear
To do it well, technical managers need the support of vice chancellors, principals and their board members, who ought to have oversight and take responsibility... >>
New policy changes aim to boost cyber security across the UK research and education sector
Following consultation last summer, updates have been made to the policy governing the use of Janet, the Jisc-run national research and education network to... >>
Role
I have oversight and responsibility for policy and governance related to information security, data and advice and guidance concerning wider regulatory issues that are relevant for Jisc, the Janet network and our members.
Background
I have a background in education technology strategy and policy and experience of working with schools, colleges, universities, suppliers, local and central government departments on the use of information and communications technology. I have an MBA in Cyber Security and am CISSP, CISM and CGEIT certified.
Media coverage
- Safety Net: staying fine online - Education technology, February 2022
- Universities that fail to offer remote working risk widening the cyber skills gap - Wonkhe, September 2021
- Don't put yourself at risk online - tes magazine, April 2018
- Safeguarding cybersecurity during lockdown - Times Higher Education