George Crook
About George Crook
George Crook serves as the Director of Threat and Vulnerability Management at Liberty Global, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in information security, having previously held roles that focused on threat intelligence, digital forensics, and vulnerability management.
Current Role at Liberty Global
George Crook currently serves as the Director of Threat and Vulnerability Management at Liberty Global, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he focuses on identifying and mitigating security threats while managing vulnerabilities within the organization. His responsibilities include overseeing threat intelligence sharing and enhancing the company's overall security posture.
Previous Experience at Liberty Global
Prior to his current role, George Crook worked at Liberty Global as the Interim Director of Information Security for four months in 2021, based in the Amsterdam Area. During this time, he developed partnerships to share threat intelligence, which helped the organization stay ahead of the evolving threat landscape. He also established a digital forensics function to lead investigations and provide actionable recommendations.
Vulnerability Management Specialist Role
From 2013 to 2016, George Crook held the position of Vulnerability Management Specialist at Liberty Global in Reading, England. In this capacity, he enforced the Mutually Agreed Norms for Routing Security (MANRS), a global initiative aimed at improving routing infrastructure security. He spearheaded the implementation of robust vulnerability solutions, ensuring comprehensive coverage for both internal and external infrastructure.
Security Protocol Implementation
In his role as Interim Director of Information Security, George Crook led the implementation of key email authentication protocols, including DKIM, SPF, and DMARC. These measures were designed to enhance email security by preventing spoofing and phishing attacks, thereby protecting the organization from potential threats.