Andy Smith
Lecturer
Head of Security Architecture at Sage
Specialities
Cyber Defense
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About Andy
Andy Smith helps defenders turn security architecture from a compliance task into a strategic advantage. As a Certified Instructor for the SANS Institute, he teaches SANS SEC530: Defensible Security Architecture and Engineering, guiding students to design secure, resilient systems that withstand complex real-world threats, giving professionals the confidence to champion architecture decisions within their organizations. In his current role as Head of Enterprise Security Architecture at Sage, Andy leads initiatives to embed scalable, reliable, and defensible security across customer-facing products, technology platforms, and internal IT services. His leadership experience helps students understand how architectural principles drive business resilience, Zero Trust maturity, and the secure integration of AI systems.
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Recognitions
- OWASP Top 10 for LLM Applications 2025
- TechTarget: How to prepare for a secure post-quantum future
- YouTube: SANS Cyber Defense – Hybrid Fortresses: How A Defensible Security Architecture Raises the Bar Against Modern Attacks
- YouTube: Security BSides London – Post-Quantum Cryptography for 2025
- Zoom: SANS Webcast – Taming the Chaotic Toddler: Threat Modeling LLM Apps