Lead Security Engineer, University of Strathclyde
Greig is an experienced cyber-security and electronic engineer, who has consulted and advised across a range of sectors including Fin-Tech start-ups, banks, large investment funds, and critical infrastructure. He is a regular international speaker on both technical and non-technical topics in cyber-security and blockchain, and works closely with energy companies in his role leading the University of Strathclyde's work on critical infrastructure security. He has previously co-founded a mobile security start-up, leading a development team and designing a range of innovative security solutions.
He is currently leading and guiding the technical development and deployment across the full-stack of a 5G mobile network as part of the 5G RuralFirst project
Why anti-competitive probe into tech giants could spell trouble for Apple and its App Store
Nov 08, 2020 10:46 am UTC| Law
If the coronavirus pandemic has shown us anything, its just how much people depend on a few large technology companies. The use of mobile apps and web services has increased significantly in recent years, as people adapted...
Smart speakers have overcome privacy fears to give new sales power to Amazon and Google
Sep 09, 2020 07:15 am UTC| Technology
With everyone spending so much time at home during the pandemic, smart speakers such as the Amazon Echo and Google Nest ranges have had a golden opportunity. In their latest attempt to make the devices as relevant as...
Huawei and 5G: UK had little choice but say yes to Chinese – here's why
Feb 03, 2020 12:37 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology
The UKs decision not to ban Chinas Huawei from being a supplier for its next-generation mobile network has caused ructions. US politicians are outraged, with Newt Gingrich calling it a major defeat for his country. In the...
Economics of Labour's plan to nationalise broadband – £20 billion cost is unrealistic
Nov 19, 2019 02:35 am UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Labour has promised to give every home and business access to free full-fibre internet by 2030 if elected in the 2019 UK election. To do this, it plans to nationalise several parts of BT and create a free-of-charge,...
Bitcoin's successor? More consistent values might make 'stablecoins' a safer cryptocurrency option
Dec 16, 2018 13:30 pm UTC| Digital Currency
Bitcoin has plunged from a high of almost US$20,000 in December 2017 to as low as US$3,675. So its understandable that some cryptocurrency users might be looking for more stability. With the future of Bitcoin and other...
There’s an extra $1 billion on the table for NT schools. This could change lives if spent well
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