Commissioned Officer, UK Ministry of Defence

Alex Henderson, FBCS, is an experienced cybersecurity and risk management professional with a distinguished career spanning both the public and private sectors. He brings a wealth of expertise in safeguarding critical national infrastructure and sensitive information.

Currently a director at Hampden Consultancy Group, a UK-based security firm, Alex specializes in delivering comprehensive security solutions in niche and sensitive programmes and organisations. His work encompasses cyber risk management, compliance with frameworks such as CAF and NIST, and the implementation of Secure by Design principles. Hampden Consultancy Group is known for its tailored security strategies that integrate cyber, physical, and personnel protection, particularly within government and defence sectors.

Alex champions leadership within cyber security, his leadership style is characterized by innovation, motivation, and charisma, qualities that have earned him the respect and trust of his colleagues and clients. He is adept at navigating complex security challenges and is committed to enhancing organizational resilience through strategic risk mitigation.

Alex is also a part time lecturer at Portsmouth University, a proud husband and father, and when time allows is a keen road cyclist.

For a more detailed overview of his professional background and accomplishments, you can visit his LinkedIn profile: LinkedIn.

 

 

 My Sessions

The Dark Side of Automation: New IT Risks in Autonomous Systems

Tuesday 3rd June 2025, 4:00pm - 4:30pm BST