Jason James Newport, Cisa, Cdpse
About Jason James Newport, Cisa, Cdpse
Jason James Newport is a Cyber Security Manager with extensive experience in the field, currently working at KPMG Australia. He has previously held various roles at KPMG South Africa and holds certifications including CISA and CDPSE.
Work at KPMG Australia
Currently, Jason James Newport serves as a Cyber Security Manager at KPMG Australia, a position he has held since 2022. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Melbourne, Victoria. In this role, he is responsible for managing various aspects of cyber security, including overseeing phishing campaigns and identifying vulnerabilities in control processes.
Previous Experience at KPMG South Africa
Before his current role, Jason worked at KPMG South Africa in several capacities. He served as a Cyber Security Manager from 2021 to 2022, and prior to that, he held the position of Cyber Security Supervisor from 2019 to 2021. His earlier roles included Senior Cybersecurity Analyst for nine months in 2019 and Analyst for three months in 2018. He also worked as a Junior Analyst from 2017 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Jason holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Technology from CTI Education Group, which he completed from 2013 to 2015. He also earned a BSc Honours in Computer Science from the University of Johannesburg in 2016. His certifications include Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) obtained in 2019 and Certified Data Privacy Solution Engineering (CDPSE) acquired in 2020. He completed the COBIT 5 foundations certificate in 2018.
Professional Contributions
In his professional capacity, Jason manages IT Disaster Recovery observation reviews for major clients across various sectors, including banking, retail, and telecommunications. He is involved in the development of cyber awareness training materials and presents monthly sessions on cyber exploits and threats to his team. His focus includes identifying weaknesses in processes and training through phishing campaigns.
Certifications and Training
Jason has pursued various educational programs to enhance his skills in cyber security. He studied at the University of South Africa, where he completed a certificate in Introduction to Internet and Web Design in 2011. He also obtained a Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Information Systems from CTI Education Group in 2012. His continuous learning is evident through his certifications in CISA, CDPSE, and COBIT 5.