About

Jon Blake is Director if Cyber Intelligence and Investigations at UK consultancy, Platinum 3P

Jon has over 25 years’ detective experience as an investigator and covert intelligence operative with the Metropolitan Police Service, New Scotland Yard, London.

He retired from the police service in 2014 with an exemplary service record. His last police posting was as a national coordinator for Internet Intelligence and Investigations at the UK College of Policing. He was a member of numerous UK police national working groups, setting policy and standards, and best practices.

He specialises in Cyber and Information Security, Internet and Cybercrime Investigation, and Covert Investigation and is the co-author of the 2019 UK police Cybercrime Investigators manual.

Jon has provided cyber and Internet investigation training and consultancy in 34 countries, representing organisations such as the United Nations, UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, UK Policing and private and public sector organisations.

Jon is a sought after speaker, trainer, and university lecturer, and regularly undertakes speaking engagements in the UK and overseas. He holds several cyber industry certifications.

He is a Professional Member of the British Computer Society, an Affiliate Member of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) and a Member of the British Psychological Society, Cyberpsychology section.