Press release – Police Digital Service forensics lead achieves a UK first
The Police Digital Service (PDS) proudly announces that Detective Chief Superintendent Mark Greenhalgh, seconded from Cambridgeshire Police, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first law enforcement investigator in the United Kingdom to be awarded the prestigious Digital Forensics Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec).
DCS Greenhalgh’s ground breaking work in digital forensics has garnered this well-deserved recognition, underscoring his substantial contributions to both the PDS and the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) over the past year. His strategic leadership in advancing digital forensics practices across England and Wales has been pivotal, including the establishment of the inaugural digital forensics performance framework for all police forces in England and Wales.
In addition to his tactical leadership, DCS Greenhalgh established and chairs a digital forensics practitioner group with representatives from every Force in England and Wales, an industry partner group (with 60 digital forensic industry partners), and serves as a senior advisor on influential boards, where his expertise continues to shape the future of digital forensics.
The CIISec Fellowship represents the pinnacle of achievement within the institute’s membership tiers, reserved for recognising industry trailblazers in the information and cyber security profession.
Upon receiving the fellowship, DCS Greenhalgh, who also leads Business Change for the Digital Forensics Programme at PDS, expressed his gratitude: “Being the first from UK law enforcement investigations to be named a Fellow at CIISEC is both an extraordinary privilege and a profound honour. The unwavering support of my exceptional team and the wider digital forensic community has been pivotal in reaching this milestone.”
Ian Bell, CEO of PDS, echoed the sentiment, stating, “Mark’s pivotal role at PDS has been marked by significant achievements, including spearheading the strategy for the National Digital Forensic Programme to enhance frontline policing in a complex environment. His expertise and unwavering commitment have been invaluable to PDS and the broader policing community. We are fortunate to have such a transformative leader working for PDS on behalf of policing.”
Amanda Finch, CEO of CIISec, said: “Law enforcement plays such a vital role in protecting UK businesses and the public from cyber threats, which we’re keen to recognise. Mark’s skills, experience and dedication to driving digital forensics forwards made him an ideal candidate for Fellowship. His invaluable insights from the front lines will benefit both our membership and the entire cybersecurity community.”
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