Date: Monday, Sept 7th, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Irish Time)
Where: Zoom
Speaker: Mark Cross
IIBA Ireland Chapter's monthly series continues with Mark Cross, who'll share what it's like working as a Cybersecurity BA.
Session Overview
On a large-scale cloud migration project, a previously unknown stakeholder with veto power surfaced weeks before go-live, threatening to derail the entire programme. This session walks through how that confrontation became a collaborative solution, and what it teaches us about managing security requirements and stakeholder relationships under pressure.
What You’ll Learn
- Managing security requirements that surface from unexpected stakeholders late in delivery.
- Turning a last-minute veto into a collaborative outcome by understanding the concern behind it.
- Articulating the day-to-day user experience benefits of new security controls to build shared ground with delivery teams.
Don’t miss this opportunity to step into the world of business analysis and connect with peers in the broader BA community. See you there! 🌟
Who is Mark?
Mark is the founder of Envista Consulting, a cybersecurity focused business analysis consultancy based in York, England. He brings a wealth of international experience of delivering change securely across a range of critical industries including financial services and telecommunications. Mark chairs the IIBA Cybersecurity Special Interest Group and is leading the current refresh of the IIBA Cybersecurity Competency Assessment credential. Named Business Analyst of the Year 2025, he is a recognised advocate for neurodiversity in the profession and a vocal champion for cybersecurity literacy as a core BA competency. He is also the founder of Three Steps Left, a cybersecurity training venture for business analysts.