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Edward Disch

Senior security advisor
Security in practice – Edward finds solutions together with the customers

Name: Edward Disch

Age: 40

Role/title: Senior security advisor 

Where do you live (city): Oslo

Where are you from: I like to consider myself a world citizen; with an Indian mother and a father who is half Norwegian, half American. Whilst I was born and lived the first 11 years of my life in different parts of Africa, it has given me the opportunity to experience and learn from many different cultures.

Why did you choose Sicra?

I like Sicra’s philosophy of solving problems independent of product and with a focus on balance.

What technologies do you work with? 

I do not work with one specific technology, but across technology, processes and people, and how security fits in the bigger picture and how it can be improved.

What does a typical workday look like for you, or how do you think it will look like at Sicra?

I hope it will involve meeting with clients, listening to their challenges and working together to find the best possible solutions.

What does success mean in your field and why? 

To understand what is important to the client and to identify goals with achievable milestones.

What drives you at work and in your role, what is fun?

Solving challenges, often by using existing technology in a new way.

Which app (can be anything) do you use the most, and why? 

Signal to stay in touch with family and colleagues, and Snapchat for friends.

What is your favorite quote?

No plan survives first contact with the enemy – Carl von Clausewitz.

Do you have a favorite podcast or a book you would recommend?

The Third Twin by Ken Follett is a thriller written in the late 90s combining genetics, identity and conspiracy in an exciting way that made me read the book during a three-day road trip. The book addresses some ethical questions around science, power and accountability, which makes it both entertaining and thought-provoking, and even more relevant now than ever.

Is there something fun we can know about you?

I try to learn at least one new thing every day.

Something not many people know about you?

I am incredibly bad at console games. I have played Counter Strike since the 0.8 beta in ’98, on and off all the way up to the newest CS2. But when it comes to the hand-eye coordination needed for console games, I lose every time. I have a love-hate relationship with Mario Kart, and the times I win are usually pure luck (even if I claim otherwise in the moment).

What do you prefer?


Home office or office?

Depends on the task: getting to know the organization and solving challenges works best at the office. Writing documentation works best from home.

 

Biometrics or code?

Biometrics

Face ID or Touch ID?

Touch ID


Vipps eller Cash? 

Vipps


Gaming eor TV? 

Gaming


Book or podcast? 

Book

Vacation in Norway or abroad?

Yes please, both.

Summary

Edward has over 16 years of experience in the IT industry, with the past 12 years focused on IT security across both public and private sectors. He has worked on everything from security architecture and technical advisory to project management and awareness presentations. Edward excels at putting security into perspective for both organizations and individuals and has frequently taken on roles requiring rapid adaptation to new domains. He is particularly skilled at seeing the bigger picture and balancing existing technology with new solutions to meet security and operational efficiency requirements.

In his role as an IT Security Architect, Edward was responsible for supporting the CISO, legal, and IT departments in several complex migration projects. He assessed technical solutions against GDPR, the Norwegian Security Act, and the Electronic Communications Act, and designed security architectures enabling the use of third-party providers without compromising privacy and security requirements. Acting as a key link between technical teams and legal advisors, he led work on risk assessments, GAP analyses, security requirements, and migration strategies.

Edward was also entrusted with the role of interim BISO, where he ensured progress in security initiatives and maintained the customer’s ISMS maturity. He conducted a rapid and effective mapping of system portfolios and security requirements, followed up on ongoing measures, and provided clear reporting to the steering committee. Furthermore, he translated regulatory requirements into technical controls and facilitated knowledge transfer to the new BISO. His ability to quickly understand complex system landscapes and convert security needs into actionable solutions laid a solid foundation for the continued development of the role.

Subject areas

  • Security architecture
  • Security audit
  • GDPR, DORA, NIS2, ISO27001
  • Incident Handling
  • Cybersecurity
  • SOC/SIEM
  • Security Project Management
  • Awareness training

Competence

  • IT management and strategy

    Reporting, Administration

  • Compliance

    NSM Fundamental Principles, ISMS, GDPR, Norwegian Electronic Communications Act, Norwegian Security Act

  • Advisory and analysis

    Availability, Backup, Awareness, Training, Incident Handling, Vulnerability management

  • Technology and platform competencies

    Security Monitoring, Privilege Access Management, QRadar, Burp Suite, Splunk, Nessus, Elastic stack, SIEM, AWS, Vulnerability scanning, Penetration testing

  • Project and program management

    Project management

  • Norwegian defence

    Norwegian Defence Security Department, NSM, Security Requirements, NATO Secret clearance

  • Architecture and solution design

    Security Architecture, Technical solutioning, Disaster Recovery