Nick Damien
Space Cyber Security Specialist with the UK’s Civil Aviation Authority focusing on regulatory compliance and oversight of cyber security strategies and controls within space activities, including launch and return, range control, spaceport, and orbital.
The role is also closely aligned with the broader aviation cyber security team, focusing on ensuring air travel within the UK’s airspace remains safe.
Graduated from University as a mature student, having studied Cyber Security Management, with a focus on Governance, Risk and Compliance, graduating with first-class honours in June 2023.
The degree builds on a career in the Police with strong analytical, risk management and investigative experience as an Acting Detective Sergeant, investigating and managing serious and complex criminal offences aligned with legislative processes, measuring key facts against legal frameworks.
Alongside university studies and professional roles, sought out opportunities to volunteer with the UK Cyber Security Council and the Cyber Helpline to help develop their ethical and investigative processes and further expand personal skills and knowledge gained at university underpinned by professional experiences.
