Mark Lindsay

Education

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  Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

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  Commissioned Officer Military leadership and infantry officer training and education. Queen's Commission

  Activities and Societies: Mountain leadership and cross country running. At the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Officer Cadets will undertake training designed to make then an effective leader of soldiers. Military training is infantry-based so that everyone, no matter what their eventual regiment or corps, will have mastered the core essentials before they go on to more specialised training after Sandhurst.Training at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst lasts for 44 weeks, broken down into three 14-week terms. Between each term, there are adventurous training… Show more At the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Officer Cadets will undertake training designed to make then an effective leader of soldiers. Military training is infantry-based so that everyone, no matter what their eventual regiment or corps, will have mastered the core essentials before they go on to more specialised training after Sandhurst.Training at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst lasts for 44 weeks, broken down into three 14-week terms. Between each term, there are adventurous training exercises and 2-3 weeks of leave.• Term One focuses on basic military skills, fitness and decision making.• Term two continues the development of leadership skills and has a major academic component. Officer cadets select their future corps or regiment at this stage.• Term Three puts the Officer Cadet's new skills into practice on complex and demanding training exercises in the UK and overseas.The Commissioning Course is accredited by various academic and professional institutions. Show less

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  University of Oxford

  2024 -

  Qualitative Methods Research

  Activities and Societies: Spring School This course introduces students to the concepts, techniques, and data used with and collected using qualitative research methods. It covers themes such as reflexivity, and the presentation and evaluation of qualitative research projects, for example. In particular, the following subjects are taught:• Address and consider various aspects of qualitative research design, including research questions, ethics, case selection, and small-N comparisons.• Introduce several data collection… Show more This course introduces students to the concepts, techniques, and data used with and collected using qualitative research methods. It covers themes such as reflexivity, and the presentation and evaluation of qualitative research projects, for example. In particular, the following subjects are taught:• Address and consider various aspects of qualitative research design, including research questions, ethics, case selection, and small-N comparisons.• Introduce several data collection techniques for qualitative research: interviews, focus groups, ethnography/ participant observation, and textual/ documentanalysis.• Equip students with the knowledge, tools, practical skills, and confidence to independently conduct qualitative research. Show less

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  University of Oxford

  2021 -

  Cybersecurity
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  University of Cambridge

  2003 - 2005

  Master of Studies (MSt) International Relations

  Activities and Societies: Selwyn College, Department of Politics and International Studies Dissertation: ‘An Assessment of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights for the Extractives Sector in Zones of Conflict (2000), with Particular Reference to the Oil Industry’.Subjects:• International Relations philosophy;• Political Economy;• International Law on trade, war, and peace;• International Security/ Strategic Studies;• International History of international relations from the end of the Renaissance to the present.

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  Harvard University

  2019 - 2020

  Certificate Cybersecurity: Managing risk in the information. 96%

  • Module 1 Cybersecurity Risk is Business: Learn about the risks to organizations inherent in the current cyber landscape.• Module 2 Identifying the Threats to an Organization: Identify notable threat actors and typical methods of attack.• Module 3 Identifying Important Business Systems and Assets: Assess the vulnerabilities of an organization's critical business systems, networks, and data.• Module 4 The Crucial Role of Leadership in Managing Cyber Risk: Explore the role of… Show more • Module 1 Cybersecurity Risk is Business: Learn about the risks to organizations inherent in the current cyber landscape.• Module 2 Identifying the Threats to an Organization: Identify notable threat actors and typical methods of attack.• Module 3 Identifying Important Business Systems and Assets: Assess the vulnerabilities of an organization's critical business systems, networks, and data.• Module 4 The Crucial Role of Leadership in Managing Cyber Risk: Explore the role of leadership in managing an organization's cyber risk.• Module 5 Understanding Your Technology: Identify appropriate technologies for protecting systems, networks, and data.• Module 6 Cyber Risk and the Law: Learn to identify the legal and compliance requirements that govern an organization or sector.• Module 7 Incident Response and Accountability: Review appropriate responses to a cyberattack.• Module 8 Designing and Implementing a Mitigation Strategy: Develop a risk mitigation strategy for your organization. Show less

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  Henley Business School

  1998 - 2000

  Master of Business Administration MBA

  Activities and Societies: Strategic projects at J.P. Morgan Asset Management Europe and G4S Global Head Quarters, London, UK. Full-time course.Dissertation:‘Re-engineering J.P. Morgan’s European Investment Management Client Reporting Processes’.Subjects:• Business leadership;• Strategic analysis;• Business economics;• Information Systems;• Human Resources;• Operations;• Programme Management;• Marketing;• Finance and Budgeting;• International business culture;• Business Spanish.

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  Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  2016 -

  Certificate Crisis Leadership

  Every organization is vulnerable to crises and for multinational corporations they can come from unexpected fronts. In times of crisis, organizations need experienced and prepared leaders. Chief Security Officers and senior security executives should be ready and well positioned to support the C-suite and the board to prepare for, prevent, and manage crises, and to lead the organization through these challenging situations. Participants will learn to:• Identify and prioritize strategic… Show more Every organization is vulnerable to crises and for multinational corporations they can come from unexpected fronts. In times of crisis, organizations need experienced and prepared leaders. Chief Security Officers and senior security executives should be ready and well positioned to support the C-suite and the board to prepare for, prevent, and manage crises, and to lead the organization through these challenging situations. Participants will learn to:• Identify and prioritize strategic risks within both domestic and global business environments;• See and position themselves to best support the C-Suite and the board to prepare and prevent crises as well as to lead in the event of crisis;• Use tools and frameworks to strengthen analytical and strategic decision‑making skills in key management areas;• Formulate, communicate and execute recommendations and decisions effectively;• Create cross-functional teams and leverage training, education and feedback to improve team performance. Show less