Howard P Cissp
About Howard P Cissp
Howard P Cissp is the Head of Security Operations at TomTom, with a background in cyber security and incident management roles at Booking.com, NHS Digital, and BT.
Title and Current Role
Howard P. Cissp is currently the Head of Security Operations at TomTom. His tenure began in 2020, and he is based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. As Head of Security Operations, he has been instrumental in overhauling TomTom's security infrastructure and initiatives.
Previous Positions and Experience
Before joining TomTom, Howard P. Cissp held various roles that contributed to his expertise in cybersecurity. He served as Capability Lead - Cyber Security & Fraud at Booking.com for three months in 2020 and as Cyber Security Operations Lead at Booking.com from 2019 to 2020. He also worked at NHS Digital from 2016 to 2019 as Security Operations Manager/CSOC Lead, and from 2015 to 2016 as Major Incident Manager. His earlier experience includes roles at BT and FCO Services.gov.uk, where he developed a strong foundation in incident management and application support.
Educational Background
Howard P. Cissp has a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Business and Management from the University of Central Lancashire, achieved in 2015. He also holds a Foundation Degree of Science in Information Communication Technology from Staffordshire University, obtained in 2013. Additionally, he completed a BTEC National Certificate in Engineering (Electrical led) from Milton Keynes College in 2010.
Key Achievements at TomTom
At TomTom, Howard P. Cissp led the overhaul of the company's vulnerability management capability, achieving nearly 100% asset coverage and reducing critical vulnerabilities by 80%. He also migrated TomTom's SIEM capability to a detection use case-driven implementation and coordinated the migration of PKI services to an automated platform. He initiated TomTom's first BugBounty program and led the creation of a centralized ISMS, achieving ISO 27001 certification within nine months. Additionally, he oversaw the re-architecture of TomTom's EndPoint detection and prevention policies, enhancing EDR capability in the cloud and fully automating EDR sensor management.
Notable Projects and Initiatives
During his time at TomTom, Howard P. Cissp spearheaded multiple significant projects. Notably, he enhanced web application security through the initiation of TomTom's first BugBounty program. He also played a key role in risk mitigation by migrating the company's SIEM capability to a detection use case-driven implementation. His leadership in coordinating the migration of TomTom's PKI services to a consolidated automation platform reduced manual overhead and minimized errors. Furthermore, his efforts in achieving ISO 27001 certification in a centralized ISMS within nine months underscore his effectiveness in bolstering TomTom's security posture.