Speakers

Nicole Fowler, CISO, Bank of Ireland

Nicole is the CISO at Bank of Ireland, where she plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing comprehensive Cyber Strategies, supporting the Board in meeting complex regulatory obligations, and safeguarding the organisation against evolving threats. A seasoned Cyber, Information Security, and Risk Leader, she brings over two decades of experience spanning financial... services, professional services, and start-ups. A member of the UK Government Cyber Advisory Board and a trusted advisor in various capacities, Nicole leverages a wealth of expertise to empower organisations and drive meaningful societal contributions. She also serves as a trustee for prominent cultural institutions, including the Thackray Medical Museum, where she chairs the Finance, Audit, and Risk Committee, and the York Museums Trust. These trustee roles reflect Nicole’s dedication to preserving cultural heritage and providing strategic oversight to safeguard the legacy of these institutions.more

Manit Sahib, Ethical Hacker & Former Head of Penetration Testing & Red Teaming, Bank of England

Manit is an experienced offensive security expert who is certified by UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) as well as His Majesty’s CESG Check scheme (HMG CHECK). He has over ten years professional experience in both UK Government and private offensive security operations. Formerly, Manit was the Head of Penetration Testing & Red Teaming at the... Bank of England. He is contracted to Global Fund.more

James Kwaan, CIO - GS&S, Lloyds Banking Group

James Kwaan has worked for a number of blue chip companies in Simulation, Energy and Financial Services. He is a former director of Information Security (CISO) and Global data protection officer. In his spare time he is a supporter of women into cybersecurity by starting the ISACA "SheLeadsTech" initiative in 2019. He is a recognised expert in Information Security... and in 2017 was awarded three prizes for his contribution: Malcolm Turner Memorial Prize for outstanding contribution to Risk Management and Information Security, Wayne K. Snipes prize for best European Chapter and Cyber Evangelist of the year at the Scottish Cyber Awards. James is currently working for Lloyds Banking Group.more