Tom Bramwell
About Tom Bramwell
Tom Bramwell is an Information Security Manager at Legal & General, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity, compliance, and risk management, previously holding positions at InHealth and Coda Studios Ltd.
Work at Legal & General
Tom Bramwell has served as the Information Security Manager at Legal & General since 2019. He operates from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. In this role, he leads the deployment of cybersecurity solutions, including DDoS protection, NAC, MFA, AV, MDM, Device Control, PAM, and DLP. He represents the division at Legal & General Group ITSOC and participates in cyber community events. Additionally, he chairs several key meetings, including the Information Security Forum (ISF), IT & Change Governance (ITCG), and Vulnerability Management meetings, contributing to the company's cybersecurity strategy.
Previous Experience at InHealth
Prior to his current position, Tom Bramwell worked at InHealth from 2013 to 2018. He held the roles of ISO27001 Compliance Manager and IT Manager during his five-year tenure. In these positions, he developed third-party supplier onboarding and due diligence policies, procedures, and security due diligence questionnaires. His experience at InHealth provided him with a solid foundation in information security and compliance management.
Educational Background
Tom Bramwell completed his secondary education at Silverdale School from 1996 to 2003. He then pursued higher education at Leeds Beckett University, where he achieved a Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture (BA Hons) from 2003 to 2006. He continued his studies at the same institution, obtaining a Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture (PG Dip Arch) as part of the RIBA part 2 program from 2007 to 2010. This educational background has equipped him with a diverse skill set applicable in various professional contexts.
Cybersecurity Leadership and Strategy
In his role at Legal & General, Tom Bramwell has developed a comprehensive suite of information security standards, policies, and procedures aligned with NIST and ISO27001 best practices. He provides strategic advice and guidance to the Executive and divisional Risk & Compliance Committee through monthly meetings and reports. He also co-chairs Patch Management Meetings and ensures alignment with the Legal & General Group Vulnerability Management Standard by managing third-party suppliers for penetration testing and vulnerability scanning.
Early Career at Coda Studios Ltd
Tom Bramwell began his career as an Architectural Assistant at Coda Studios Ltd from 2006 to 2008. This two-year experience in architecture provided him with foundational skills that he later applied in his information security roles. His early career in architecture complements his later work in cybersecurity by fostering a detailed-oriented approach to problem-solving and project management.