Stuart Barker

ISO 27001 Ninja

Stuart Barker is a veteran practitioner with over 30 years of experience in systems security and risk management.

Holding an MSc in Software and Systems Security, Stuart combines academic rigor with extensive operational experience. His background includes over a decade leading Data Governance for General Electric (GE) across Europe, as well as founding and exiting a successful cyber security consultancy.

As a qualified ISO 27001 Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer, Stuart possesses distinct insight into the specific evidence standards required by certification bodies. He has successfully guided hundreds of organizations -from high-growth technology startups to enterprise financial institutions – through the audit lifecycle.

This toolkit represents the distillation of that field experience into a standardised framework. It moves beyond theoretical compliance, providing a pragmatic, auditor-verified methodology designed to satisfy ISO/IEC 27001:2022 while minimising operational friction.

Fay Barker

Director of Client Operations & Customer Success

Fay Barker leads the Client Operations division at High Table, bringing extensive industry experience to the forefront of customer engagement. Specializing in Information Security account management, Fay is responsible for bridging the gap between technical compliance requirements and operational delivery.

With a deep understanding of the ISO 27001 certification lifecycle, Fay oversees client onboarding and strategic guidance. She acts as the primary liaison for organizations navigating complex compliance roadmaps, ensuring they select the correct documentation framework for their specific scope.

Whether you are a pre-seed startup or an established enterprise, Fay provides the structural oversight to ensure your implementation journey remains on track, on budget, and aligned with your certification goals.