Speakers

Stefan Caluser, IT Cyber Security Engineer, British Steel


Stefan is a Security Engineer at British Steel, specialising in Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity. He focuses on safeguarding industrial environments from cyber threats and enhancing operational resilience. He plays a key role in securing critical systems by refining security processes and response strategies. Before transitioning into OT, he worked in IT...more


Aliya Kurmanbayeva, Cloud Security Lead Engineer, Škoda Auto


 Aliya is a Cloud Security Lead Engineer at Škoda Auto, specialising in cloud-native security solutions. With experience in cloud security monitoring and automation, she focuses on fine-tuning detection rules, testing new features, and enhancing threat visibility. Previously a security analyst and team lead, Aliya now drives the technical aspects of cloud security....more


Rob Flanders, Head of Threat and Incident Response, BAE Systems


Rob has 10 years’ experience in Cyber Security, covering Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Security Architecture and Risk Management. Rob's experience is in Defence and UK Government, delivering technical security focussed capabilities including leading GBEST assessments on behalf of government departments and supporting development of Threat Intelligence...more


Quentyn Taylor, Senior Director – Product, Information Security and Global Incident Response - Canon Europe, Middle East and Africa


Quentyn Taylor is the maverick Senior Director of Information Security at Canon Europe, where he’s been shaking up the status quo and redefining what it means to be secure in the digital age. With a career spanning the wild west of dotcom startups to the high-stakes world of global business, Quentyn is a force to be reckoned with. He’s not just about ticking boxes...more


Matthew Rogers, Industrial Control Systems Cybersecurity Expert, CISA


Matthew Rogers, PhD, is an Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Cybersecurity Expert in the Office of the Technical Director at CISA and the lead for the Secure by Design initiative for Operational Technology (OT). Before CISA, Matthew specialised in bolting security solutions onto legacy OT vehicle networks.


Nick Palmer, Technical Lead, EMEA, Censys


Nick Palmer is a security IT professional with over two decades of experience in Information Technology and Cyber Security. Nick is a cyber security technologist, security advocate and business problem solver. Previously he has worked for a variety of industry leading companies including: Attivo, Microsoft, TrapX Security, HP. In his role with the technology team...more


Elliot Gidley, EMEA Field CTO, Claroty


With over 20 years of cybersecurity experience, Elliot Gidley specialises in bridging the gap between IT and OT environments, helping organisations secure their critical infrastructure. As Field CTO at Claroty, he is dedicated to maximising the value of the Claroty platform, guiding customers through technically complex challenges, and enabling them to achieve robust...more