Steve Armstrong
About Steve Armstrong
Steve Armstrong is a Principal Instructor at SANS Institute and currently serves as the Lead of Security Incident Response and Threat Management at Danske Bank. With over 19 years of experience in IT security, he has held various positions including Incident Management Technical Director at Electronic Arts and Founder of Logically Secure Ltd.
Current Role at SANS Institute
Steve Armstrong serves as a Principal Instructor at SANS Institute, a position he has held since 2007. In this role, he develops and teaches courses focused on cybersecurity, sharing his expertise with students worldwide. His contributions to the curriculum have helped shape the training programs offered by SANS, which are recognized for their rigor and relevance in the field of information security.
Current Position at Danske Bank
Since 2022, Steve Armstrong has been the Lead of Security Incident Response and Threat Management at Danske Bank. In this remote role, he oversees the bank's strategies for managing security incidents and threats, leveraging his extensive background in IT security. His leadership in this area is critical for maintaining the integrity and security of the bank's operations.
Previous Experience at Electronic Arts
Steve Armstrong worked as the Incident Management Technical Director at Electronic Arts (EA) from 2018 to 2022. During his four years at EA, he was responsible for overseeing incident management processes, ensuring that the company's response to security incidents was effective and efficient. His experience in the gaming industry adds to his diverse background in cybersecurity.
Founding Logically Secure Ltd
Steve Armstrong founded Logically Secure Ltd in 1999 and led the company until 2020. Under his leadership, the company focused on providing cybersecurity solutions and consulting services. His entrepreneurial experience contributed to his understanding of the cybersecurity landscape and the challenges faced by organizations in protecting their digital assets.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Steve Armstrong studied at Friends' School Lisburn from 1978 to 1989 before pursuing higher education at the University of Westminster. He earned a Master of Science degree in Computer Security from 2000 to 2002. His academic background laid the foundation for his extensive career in IT security, which spans over two decades.