About Robert Hawk

Robert Hawk began working as a Private Investigator and Security Consultant in the metropolitan Vancouver area in 1988. Specializing in Character Profile & Background History Checks, Physical Security & Safety Assessments, Process Service, as well as utilizing skills in communications electronics and photography to conduct Surveillance and Counter Surveillance activities.

In 1995 Mr. Hawk moved into the Information Technology & Information Systems career and spent the next few years becoming experienced in every aspect of Information Technology & Information Systems from computer hardware assembly and helpdesk work, to networking infrastructures, troubleshooting, e-Commerce, messaging and Information Security.

With over 20 years of experience in the fields of Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Network Security, Information Assurance, Mission Assurance, Cyber Security through Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Management. Providing business and enterprise Information Technology Architecture, Design & Implementation, Information Systems Security Architecture, Design & Implementation, utilizing frameworks and standards from: IEEE, IETF, ITU-T, ISO/IEC, Common Criteria, NIST, AMI-SEC, NERC, CIS, DoD, ANSI, PCI, ISECOM.

Working with technology, people and business, as well as showing great passion for all three by incorporating project management skills, communications skills, and being a lifelong researcher and innovator. Mr. Hawk contributes knowledge and experiences by working part time as an instructor, trainer, and public speaker.