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Gordon Smith

Lead Security Consultant

Experience

Gordon is our Lead Security Consultant, with over 10 years of experience helping organisations stay ahead of cyber threats. From ethical hacking and red team exercises to incident response planning and user awareness training, he’s helped businesses of all shapes and sizes build stronger defences.

He leads our penetration testing team, mentors our cyber consultants, and works closely with clients to create tailored security roadmaps that actually work in the real world. With credentials including OSCP, CSTL, and CEH, Gordon knows his stuff and knows how to make it make sense.

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Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree (BEng) in Computer Security and Forensics
  • Cyber Scheme – CSTL Infrastructure
  • Cyber Scheme – CSTL Web Application
  • Offsec – Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)
  • EC-Council – Certified Ethical Hacker

Meet our other experts

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Zain Javed

Chief Technology Officer

Zain is a technology professional, boasting a 15-year journey within the cyber security domain. As the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Citation Cyber, he has been instrumental in the company’s ascent.

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Michelle Jackson

Managing Director

Michelle Jackson is the Managing Director of Citation Cyber, bringing over 30 years of hands-on business leadership to the cyber security world.

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Rachel Misell

Senior Content Executive

Rachel specialises in crafting clear, educational content that helps organisations understand the world of cyber security.

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Articles by Gordon Smith

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19th Jun 2026

CREST vs CHECK penetration testing: Which type do you need?

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28th May 2026

What to do in a cyber attack: Cyber incident responses explained

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22nd Apr 2026

What is phishing? A cyber security handbook for SMEs

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10th Apr 2026

Claude Mythos and Project Glasswing: A game changer for cyber security with serious considerations

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09th Feb 2026

Ethical hacker series | Deep dive into CVE-2026-24061

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14th Jul 2025

Understanding the red team vs blue team approach to cyber security