Jon Ashton

Jon joined HMRC as the Director Cyber Security and Information Risks (CSIR), in May 2016. His team is responsible for developing HMRC’s strategy and policy for information management and security, and for a range of operational services such as business continuity planning, personnel vetting, assurance and incident management.

Jon has also had spells working in Ministry of Defence and Cabinet Office.

Welcoming new cyber security apprentices

Jon Ashton, 1 December 2017 - Apprenticeships, Skills and professionalism, Training and qualifications

I’m very pleased to provide an update on the Cyber Security Technologist Level 4 Apprenticeship Scheme in this blog post. The Government Security Professions Unit has just finished the 2017 recruitment cycle for this exciting apprenticeship scheme, and we are …

Developing the Government Security Profession

Jon Ashton, 17 July 2017 - Security and Diversity, Skills and professionalism, Training and qualifications

It’s never been more important that we have a strong Government Security Profession and I’m looking for people to work with me to help make it even stronger.

Cyber Security Apprenticeship Scheme

Jon Ashton, 10 January 2017 - Skills and professionalism, Training and qualifications

There are big changes happening in government at the moment and this includes security. One of the things the security profession is tackling, is the need to upskill our people and ensure we have a strong talent pipeline for the …

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