Ben Meyer

Ben is a senior IT and cybersecurity leader with a decade of experience spanning scale‑ups, global enterprises and the public sector (contract). He specialises in modernising IT operations, implementing IT cloud platforms, and embedding security and compliance frameworks aligned with industry best practice. Ben has partnered with startups, charities and high-growth organisations to deliver pragmatic, people‑centred technology strategies. He’s held leadership roles across IT support, infrastructure and cyber, and is known for building reliable IT systems with a clear focus on risk, documentation and IT operational maturity.

The CIO articles4

Strengthening trust: what the NCSC’s new toolkit means for the financial sector

2025-10-21

The Cyber Action Toolkit and Supply Chain Commitment raise resilience standards across financial services, helping IFAs and brokers protect clients and reputation alike.

Celebrating stories not slogans

2025-10-10

Cyber awareness sticks when we celebrate the people who got it right. Real stories of quick thinking and early reporting shape culture more than any campaign slogan.

The Dawn of AI-Powered Ransomware: Inside “PromptLock” and What It Means for Cybersecurity

2025-08-27

The discovery of PromptLock – the first AI-powered ransomware – signals a new era in cyber threats. By leveraging local large language models, this proof of concept marks a turning point in how ransomware can adapt, evade, and scale beyond traditional defences.

Investing in Potential: Why Apprenticeships Deserve a Seat at the Tech Table

2025-07-07

Apprenticeships offer a powerful, underused route into ICT and cyber roles by focusing on real-world capability over credentials. Ben Meyer argues that tech leaders must invest in potential to build diverse, resilient teams equipped for the challenges ahead.

Other media1

Why Financial Companies Lose Sleep Over Cyber Attacks and Data Breaches

Ever wondered why financial firms seem almost paranoid about cyber security? There’s a good reason. In finance, the stakes are high-not just in pounds and pence, but in trust, reputation, and personal data. It’s a world where a single slip can have enormous consequences.