Education: BSc in Mathematics & Statistics
Highlights of my career: Socially engineering and hacking my way into a police station and network – ethically. (As well as being employee of the year @ ESET, 2019!)
Position and history of ESET After 14 years investigating digital forensics and cybercrime for the police, I became a security specialist At ESET UK. 2 years later I became the Global Cybersecurity Advisor which is a dream come true!
What malware do you hate the most? Ransomware 2.0 where everything gets encrypted yet stolen as well.
Favourite activities: Surfing, stand up paddleboarding, skateboarding – just put any board under my feet and I’m happy.
Golden rule for cyberspace? Use multifactor authentication!
When did you realise that you were into computer security? It was my first month working for the police in the Digital Forensics Unit. I found I was given so many cool tools that could break security features and it was ethical – plus I was getting paid for it!
Favourite activity: Water sports photography. The combination of nature, thrill seeking and technology all in one couldn’t be more perfect.
Jake Moore 