Bob McKay

Cyber & InfoSec Director

Bob McKay is the Cyber & InfoSec Director at Aspire Technology Solutions. He oversees the Aspire Security Operations Centre, leveraging his extensive experience to enhance the security posture and operational efficiency of our customers.

Bob has over 28 years experience in information security, IT infrastructure, development, and business systems, working with a diverse range of customers from Necker Island to government organisations.

As well as being a Cyber Essentials assessor, Bob is also an active member of the North East Cyber Resilience Centre, sharing his knowledge and experience to help businesses strengthen their security posture. He is also a key strategic partner of Cyber Fraud Centre Scotland, contributing to their regular meetings.

My Latest Post

Prevent Whaling Cover Image

Cyber Security Threat Protection

Stop Whaling With M365

Bob McKay

6/10/25

My Recent Posts

Prevent Whaling Cover Image

Cyber Security Threat Protection

Stop Whaling With M365

CEO impersonation, or Whaling, is a very real threat to organisations. Find out how smarter email alerts can stop these simple but effective scams.

Bob McKay

6/10/25

Why Information Assets Matter

Cyber Security Threat Protection

The Critical Importance of Information Assets

Discover why information assets are the backbone of your security strategy. Identify, manage, and secure them to build a resilient programme.

Bob McKay

27/8/25

Retail Cyber Security Attack Headline

Cyber Security Threat Protection

The Truth About Cyber Attack Recovery

With spike in high profile attacks, people are familiar with the criminal aspect, not the hard work required to achieve cyber attack recovery.

Bob McKay

6/5/25

Cyber Compliance Cyber Security

Exploring Cyber Essentials Challenges in 2023

Cyber Essentials is an important starting point to secure your organisation. But what are the challenges in achieving accreditation?

Bob McKay

14/7/23