Speakers

Lee Whatford, Interim CISO, Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate

Lee is a seasoned cyber security leader. He has a 25 year career in the industry, having held multiple CISO and Head of Security roles for major UK and international brands. He has experience working across many sectors having led security teams for leading consulting and managed service organisations. He has both breadth and depth of expertise from leading the boardroom... value conversations, implementing ‘Security as Quality’ practices in DevOps and building Security Operations capabilities for multinational conglomerates.
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Graham Dawson, Cyber Security Architect, Naked Wines

Graham Dawson is from at Naked Wines in Norwich, where he has worked for 4 years, initially as a Security Analyst, latterly a Security Architect. He has worked in IT for 30 years, and spent the past 10 years in Security and Compliance. One of the hats he wears at NakedWines is PCI compliance officer. In his last role at a software service provider, he implemented... ISO27001.more

Louis Sherman, Cybersecurity Lead, C&J Clarks

Louis Sherman holds a background in Electronic Engineering, a Master’s degree in Telecommunications, and is a CISSP-certified cybersecurity professional. With a strong technical foundation and extensive hands-on experience, his career spans a wide range of sectors and roles within the cybersecurity landscape. He began his cybersecurity journey at Orange Telecommunications,... gaining first-hand experience in large-scale telecom environments. He went on to hold key roles at BreakingPoint and Ixia Technologies, where he was responsible for testing end-to-end data security across complex enterprise systems. Louis is currently the Cybersecurity Lead at C&J Clarks, where he plays a pivotal role in strengthening cybersecurity operations across both corporate and retail environments globally.
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Jo Vane, InfoSec Compliance Director, Checkout.com

Jo Vane is the InfoSec Compliance Director at Checkout.com, known for her ability to simplify complex security matters. As a former police officer turned cybersecurity enthusiast, Jo is on a mission to continue to elevate Checkout.com's PCI programs both internally and externally.
With nearly fifteen years of leadership experience, Jo has a solid track record... of leading teams through transformative journeys. Her expertise spans a wide range of security standards and regulations, making her the go-to person for security and compliance discussions.
Jo has a unique talent for bridging the gap between tech and people. She's a strong communicator who can translate complex compliance topics into plain language that everyone can understand.
Her role at Checkout.com is pivotal in maturing the PCI program, particularly for DSS and 3DS. She's passionate about upholding the highest security standards for payment processing and is dedicated to making the digital world safer for everyone more

Maya Ogranovitch Scott, Retail Solution Manager, Ping Identity

Maya Ogranovitch Scott is a senior product and solution marketing manager for Ping's retail and fraud solutions. With a background in vertical solutions as well as fraud prevention, she is passionate about leveraging the power of identity to help enterprises deliver exceptional customer experiences that are simultaneously secure and seamless.