Ian Mountford

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    Ian Mountford is a cybersecurity governance risk and compliance (GRC) professional based in Australia. After spending more than 20 years in professional services, HR and recruitment, Ian successfully pivoted to cyber GRC following a personal experience with cybercrime that highlighted the growing need for security professionals.

    Ian holds multiple industry certifications and currently works as a GRC consultant for a major global technology business. Drawing on his own non-technical background and career switching experience, Ian has developed structured coaching programs to help other professionals successfully transition into cybersecurity careers.

    As the author of The Jobseekers Guide to Careers in Cyber GRC, Ian is passionate about demystifying cybersecurity career paths for non-technical professionals. He shares insights about career transitions, certification pathways and the practical realities of working in cyber GRC.