Barry M.
Mid-Level Cyber Security Investigator
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Barry M. is an experienced security and IT professional from South Africa with a comprehensive background in law enforcement, private security, and information technology. With verified expertise as Head of IT Department and Head of CPO at Brinant Group, his roles have included in-house training and departmental leadership. Barry has held prominent positions such as Senior Area Manager and Network Administrator at Brinant Security, Senior Investigator: Internet and Forensics at SAFACT, and CPO for both M & T Development and the Embassy of Israel, focusing on close protection operations. His career spans the cybersecurity, film anti-piracy, and development sectors, with practical knowledge in computer forensics, cybersecurity, network administration, and digital investigations using tools like FTK and XRY. Barry’s responsibilities have involved strategic oversight, policy implementation, and advanced investigative techniques within the security and IT domains.
Experience
Head of IT Department
Brinant Group · 2022 — 2025Oversaw the IT Department and managed the team responsible for IT operations.Constable
South African Reserve Police Service (Pretoria Flying Squad) · 2005 — 2025Served as a Constable in the Pretoria Flying Squad, engaging in law enforcement activities.Network Administrator, Office Admin and Security Coordinator
Super Rock Drills · 2020 — 2022Managed network systems while also coordinating office administration and security efforts.Senior Area Manager
Brinant Security · 2017 — 2020Led the CPO team and performed duties as a Network Administrator.CPO for the Ambassador
Embassy of Israel · 2017 — 2017Provided close protection services for the Ambassador.Network Administrator/Senior Investigator: Internet and Forensics (Acting Enforcement Manager)
SAFACT (Southern African Federation Against Copyright Theft) · 2012 — 2017Functioned as a Network Administrator while investigating internet-related cases and overseeing enforcement actions.CPO for the Directors and their Family
M & T Development · 2011 — 2012Ensured the safety of directors and their families through close protection services.Copyright Protection Manager
SAFACT (Southern African Federation Against Copyright Theft) · 2007 — 2010Managed copyright protection efforts and compliance within the organization.CPO for Directors and their Family
M & T Development · 2005 — 2007Delivered close protection services to directors and their families.Travel Consultant
Automobile Association of South Africa (AA of SA) · 1998 — 2005Provided travel consulting services to clients, facilitating travel arrangements.Courier (Part time)
Dr Van der Walt and Partners (Pathologist) · 1997 — 2001Conducted courier services for the pathologist's office as a part-time employee.Fieldworker
Megasub · 1998 — 1998Executed fieldwork tasks as part of my role.Cashier
Computer Superstore · 1996 — 1998Handled cash transactions and customer service as a cashier.Supervisor
Ster-Kinekor · 1996 — 1998Supervised operations and staff in a cinema environment.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Certificate in Spreadsheets as an engineering tool (MS Excel)University of Pretoria · — — 2012
- Certificate in Investigation of cyber- and computer related crimesUniversity of Pretoria · — — 2010
- National Senior CertificateWagpos High School · — — 1996
- BSc (Computer Science)UNISA (University of South Africa)
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