Testimonials
Business Continuity
Business Continuity
“Developing a workable Business Continuity Plan was a must for Dairy Food Safety Victoria. Kevin Fitzgerald provided us with an excellent basis upon which to build our strategy. Each area of the organisation was assessed, encompassing a structure for developing acceptable workarounds and a plan for managing the recovery. This meant that Dairy Food Safety Victoria was able to tailor the Business Continuity Plan to meet the specific requirements of our organisation and the expectations of our stakeholders. Staff were taken through the various stages of business recovery and given assistance to develop comprehensive documentation that will enable further fine tuning as our situation demands. Kevin’s insight and experience were invaluable in Dairy Food Safety Victoria’s transition to adopting a tested and accepted Business Continuity Plan. Kevin now conducts our regular annual Business Continuity Test and Maintenance program each year.” Doug Eddy, General Manager, Knowledge Management, Dairy Food Safety Victoria.
“Kevin provided us with expert guidance in reviewing our Business Continuity plans.” Business Continuity team, large direct insurer.
"Kevin conducted BCPs for five different business units of the bank that have all tested successfully." Major Australian bank.
“Kevin successfully conducted a full BCP study for the organisation including BIA, Site Hardening, Contingency Strategies, Detailed Recovery Plans, and provided Test and Maintenance guidelines. His work was highly valued by the business." Senior Manager, major Government business.
"Kevin developed a Business Continuity Plan for the department covering critical business functions. The project clarified the impact, vulnerabilities, recovery strategies and detailed plans including the very helpful Recovery Run-sheet. It was his diligence and attention to detail that provided the continuity and the ability to engage all the key stakeholders in the solution's delivery.” BCP Project Manager, Government Department.
" Kevin wrote a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) for our business covering Business Impact Analysis, Site Hardening, Contingency Strategy, and Detailed Recovery Plans including a Recovery Run-sheet. This work was extremely helpful for the organisation meeting all of its objectives. Kevin is extremely knowledgeable in the area of DRP. He did an excellent job at our site and also presented his findings to senior managers. I would have no hesitation in recommending Kevin's services to any organisations embarking on any work in relation to IT Disaster Recovery." Senior Project Manager, IT Division, water authority .
"Kevin led the IT department of the council through a DRP exercise including BIA, Site Hardening, Contingency Strategy, and Detailed Recovery Plans including a Recovery Run-sheet. We now believe that we have full control over our recovery plan which has tested successfully every year since completion." Business Continuity Manager, Local Government.
" Kevin has conducted several BCP/DRP exercises for my clients and I would have no hesitation in recommending him for further work. He is a complete professional working in an area with which he has almost 30 years of experience ." Managing Director, insurance industry.
“Kevin developed a Business Continuity Plan for Victoria University. His specialist knowledge in this field firstly enabled us to understand what the tolerances were for service outages across our business units. This information then enabled us to develop budgets and targeted contingency strategies and then the detailed recovery plans. The project was extremely enlightening and helpful to us.” - Communications Manager, Networks and Computing, Information Technology Services. Victoria University.
Risk Management
"Kevin conducted an Enterprise-wide Risk Management project for our mining service company. Reporting to the board this project unveiled several major exposures not understood previously. The project proved most valuable to the company as it began to tackle corporate governance." Manager, mining services.
"The Board of Rewards Group Limited met to discuss the Risk review produced by Kevin Fitzgerald and in their words, “It is impressive”. Kevin had conducted an Enterprise-wide Risk Review for this horticulture-forestry company. His work involved a quantitative Risk Analysis using a Threat-Asset matrix, Risk and Vulnerability Profiles and Risk scatter Diagram, Risk mitigation strategies, and a Risk and Mitigation Management Register." Phil Olsen, Risk and Compliance Manager, Rewards Group Limited.
“ Kevin developed a comprehensive Risk Management exercise for the IS section of the department using his Threat-Asset Matrix approach. This clarified our thinking in relation to the overall exposure profile. The Risk and Mitigation Management Register has been extremely valuable." Senior IS Risk Manager, Government Department.
“Kevin conducted a physical risk analysis of our environment to identify threats and provided mitigation recommendations. Using his Threat-Asset Matrix approach he was able to efficiently capture and measure our physical threat exposures to give us an understanding of our exposure profile. His mitigation strategies included both active (technology based) and passive (people based) solutions which were very helpful. The resulting Risk and Mitigation Management Register has proven most valuable to our organization.” - Executive Manager, Projects and Strategies, sporting complex
Training
“ Kevin - I’d like to express my thanks and appreciation for your guidance and leadership during my time working with you over the last couple of years. The extensive knowledge and experience you have in information security and all things business has proved to me to be invaluable. Your desire to share your experiences and transfer your knowledge, and educate anyone who shows interest is openly conveyed and I must thank you for sharing it with me. The information, let alone the experience I gained while working with you on some high profile engagements is a testament, and has instilled confidence in me and that of many of my clients.” Senior Consultant / Project Manager, Strategic Consulting Svc, Infrastructure Solutions.
Additional testimonials
"I've known and respected Kevin since the early 1980's. He is a highly experienced consultant, with well developed skills in presenting, writing, and listening. Unlike some consultants, he focuses on defining the problem before attempting a solution! Kevin has an extensive business network, built over some thirty years in information security, business continuity planning, disaster recovery, and risk analysis. These days, developing information security policy, standards and guidelines are areas of particular expertise. In my experience, he is committed to delivering high quality advice and ensuring his clients are fully satisfied.” April 26, 2007 Geoffrey Williams , Associate Director , KPMG Consulting worked with Kevin at Fitzgerald InfoSec
“Kevin has been a trusted colleague and friend since we met at DMR in 1989. He has the most comprehensive understanding of information security and a pragmatic approach that comes from hands-on experience. Kevin did not lean his skills from a book - or in a classroom. He learned them on the ground, and then wrote the book! A recognised and accomplished leader in his field, Kevin will help any executive understand the real issues around information security.” February 27, 2007 Mark Toomey , Owner , Infonomics Pty Ltd was with another company when working with Kevin at Fitzgerald InfoSec
“Kevin is a senior consultant with an ability to go quickly to the heart of a problem. He has very well developed people skills coupled with a calm and considered manner. Kevin is a strategic thinker with sound experience in areas such as Risk Management and Business Security. His wide network of associates and partners is testimony to his successful career in organisations such as KMPG and DMR.” February 25, 2007 Cameron Clark , Owner , Private Label Pty Ltd worked directly with Kevin at Fitzgerald InfoSec
“The world of IT Security is filled with boffins who will confuse you and leave you without a solution. Kevin breaks this mould. First and foremost he is results-orientated focused always on the business benefit. Secondly, he can explain complex security issues in plain everyday business language. Thirdly, he shows a quick intellect to architect solutions that other people haven't thought about whilst still using the same tools. Kevin is great guy to have on your team.” September 3, 2007 Mark Phillips , Business Manager , Microsoft
“Kevin has extensive knowledge of IT Security, in particular Disaster Recover and PKI Technologies. He uses his great business sense to achieve great results for all clients... not a bad bloke too! - A pleasure to work with and comes highly recommended.” June 11, 2007 Stephen Rennick , Associate Director , KPMG Consulting reported to Kevin at KPMG
“Kevin is a diligent manager who is highly experinced and skilled in the information security industry. He treats all members of his team with respect and fairness. He was a pleasure to work for, even in some difficult times.” February 25, 2007 Charles Wale , Senior Security Specialist , KPMG
reported to Kevin at KPMG