Ciaran Martin
About Ciaran Martin
Ciaran Martin serves as the President of the SANS CISO Network EMEA and is a professor at the SANS Institute. He has held various advisory and leadership roles in cybersecurity and government, including significant positions at CyberCX, Red Sift, and the National Cyber Security Centre.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
Ciaran Martin holds multiple significant positions in the cybersecurity and academic sectors. He serves as the President of the CISO Network EMEA at the SANS Institute since 2023. Additionally, he is the UK Chair at CyberCX, a role he has occupied since 2023. Martin is also an Advisory Board Member at Red Sift since 2022 and Garrison since 2020. His involvement extends to being a Non-Executive Director at WithSecure since 2023 and a Global Advisory Board Member at CyberCX since 2021. He contributes to the academic field as a Professor of Practice at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, since 2020.
Professional Background
Ciaran Martin has a notable background in government and cybersecurity. He served as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Cyber Security Centre from 2013 to 2020. During his 23-year career in the UK Government, he worked closely with five UK Prime Ministers and various senior Ministers across three political parties. He also led the official negotiations for the Scottish independence referendum, establishing the agreed terms and rules. His experience in high-level negotiations and government operations has shaped his expertise in cybersecurity and public policy.
Education and Academic Involvement
Ciaran Martin is a fellow at Hertford College, Oxford, where he engages in academic pursuits alongside his professional roles. He has been a Professor of Practice at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, since 2020. His academic involvement complements his extensive experience in cybersecurity and government, allowing him to contribute to the education and development of future leaders in these fields.
Advisory and Board Memberships
In addition to his executive roles, Ciaran Martin serves on several advisory boards. He is a board member at Our Future Health, focusing on health-related initiatives. His advisory roles at Garrison Technologies and RedSift allow him to leverage his cybersecurity expertise to guide these organizations. His strategic insights are also utilized at Paladin Capital Group, where he has been a member of the Strategic Advisory Group since 2020.