
Dr Gary Wills
Information Assurance & GDPR AdvisorBiography
Dr. Gary Wills is a distinguished Information Assurance and GDPR Technical Advisor at Forti5 Technologies, celebrated for his profound expertise in cybersecurity and data protection. As a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and a respected member of the Institute of Engineering Technology (MIET), Dr. Wills is committed to enhancing industry standards. His affiliation with the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) and recognition as a Principal Fellow of the Higher Educational Academy (PFHEA) reflect his dedication to excellence in both professional practice and education. Certified in executing comprehensive information assurance audits, including IASME and ISO27001, Dr. Wills excels in implementing Cyber Essentials and IoT cyber assurance protocols. His role as a Certified Data Protection Officer emphasizes his adeptness in managing data privacy and regulatory compliance challenges. With a Ph.D. and BEng from the University of Southampton, Dr. Wills merges academic rigor with practical insights, offering Forti5 Technologies invaluable guidance in securing information integrity and enhancing organizational resilience against cyber threats.
Education
- PhD, Design and Evaluation of Industrial Hypermedia - University of Southampton (2000)
Skillset
- Information Assurance/
- Data Protection/
- Cybersecurity Protocols/
- Regulatory Compliance/
- IoT Cyber Assurance/
- Data Privacy Audits

