Speakers
Martyn Styles, CISO, Bird & Bird
Martyn is responsible for global information security at Bird & Bird LLP. He manages the information security strategy for the firm, and works closely with the data privacy and risk teams. He is responsible for the formal certifications held by the firm - ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus. Martyn has introduced a global emergency alert... system, continuous phishing and security awareness training in the firm, and was instrumental in accelerating cloud adoption by introducing BYOK encryption for cloud services. He is an active member of law firm threat intel groups in both the UK and USA. more
Valerie Jenkins, Chief Information Security Officer, Clyde & Co LLP
Valerie has been part of the information security profession for more than 25 years. While working in UK Government, Valerie represented the UK at Western European Union security working group and has held information security leadership positions in several global companies in the Automotive, Financial Services, and Pharmaceutical sectors. Valerie’s career has... taken her to live in Switzerland, South Africa, returning to the UK to join a global insurance broker and is now with Clyde & Co as their first global CISO. Valerie is passionate about balancing cyber protections with business strategy and bringing commercial understanding to cyber strategy and solutions more
Tim Collinson, Head of Information Security, Walkers
Tim is a security leader with a passion for pragmatic, effective solutions that actually work for the people and businesses who use them. Currently at Walkers, one of the leading offshore firms, he previously headed up information security for British Land and Bird & Bird and additionally has experience working in broking, insurance, channel distribution and the... public sector. more
Jas Bassi, Head of Solution Delivery, Gateley
Jas has over 20 years of experience in the delivery of technology and transformation projects to Professional and Financial Services audiences. He is currently Head of Solution Delivery at Gateley, leading on Innovation, Engineering along with the delivery of Technology and Business Change.
Jonathan Freedman, Head of Technology & Security, Howard Kennedy
Jonathan Freedman is the Head of Technology & Security of London law firm Howard Kennedy, with a background in Enterprise Architecture and systems engineering within the UK professional services sector spanning more than 18 years. His current focus is now on leading in technology architecture and cyber cybersecurity.
Francisco Sanches, Director of Cyber Consulting, Mishcon de Reya
Director of the Cyber Consulting team at MDR Cyber, the cyber practice at Mishcon de Reya. He has over 20 years' experience in advising clients on cybersecurity, data protection and resilience issues. His experience includes cybersecurity governance, risk management, cyber strategy, cloud security, technical security assessments and data privacy. He is a firm... believer in cybersecurity as a business enabler that aligns with business goals and supports growth. Francisco has experience across a wide range of sectors and organisations of all sizes and has been more recently focused on the Financial Services, Fintech, Professional Services and Media sectors. Through a variety of consulting and audit roles he has helped organisations assess and manage cyber risks. He started his career working for a software house in the space sector. Other previous roles include security consulting services at a global software integrator and working for two of the Big Four accounting firms. more
Jonathan Root, Head of Information Security, Mishcon de Reya
John is Head of Information Security at Mishcon de Reya. He provides information security governance, risk management and business and technical security strategy for the Mishcon de Reya Group and clients. His focus is the material reduction in business risk whilst avoiding undue overheads. John worked in the field of Technology and Information Security for more than... two decades before joining Mishcon. Mostly within regulated organisations in the betting and gaming sector, covering both technical operations and software development. He brings with him experience of leading cross functional teams in the management and remediation of cyber risk for both internal users and regulated customers. His experience ranges from data centres and physical access controls to end user compute, cloud and secure software development lifecycles allows an integrated approach to risk management. He has successfully achieved ISO27001, CE+ and SOC 2 certifications repeatedly. With a long background in technology and a passionate interest in security John is a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), accredited by ISACA and a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), accredited by (ISC)2 . He has also had formal training to become a Certified in Risk and Information Systems (CRISC) practitioner more
Ash Hunt, CISO, Apex Group
Ash Hunt is a Global CISO and Information Security & Risk specialist with a decade of experience in complex, multi-national environments. He has worked extensively across UK Government departments, FTSE/FORBES organisations and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), in addition to authoring the UK’s first quantitative framework... and actuarial model for information risk. He has also served as a media commentator for Sky News & ITV on cybersecurity issues. He is currently the Global CISO at Apex Group 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
Jonathan Armstrong, Partner, Punter Southall Law
Jonathan is an experienced lawyer with a concentration on technology and compliance. His practice includes advising multinational companies on matters involving risk, compliance and technology across Europe. He has handled legal matters in more than 60 countries involving emerging technology, corporate governance, ethics code implementation, reputation, internal investigations,... marketing, branding and global privacy policies. Jonathan has counselled a range of clients on breach prevention, mitigation and response. He has also been particularly active in advising multi-national corporations on their response to the UK Bribery Act 2010 and its inter-relationship with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
Jonathan is one of three co-authors of the LexisNexis definitive work on technology law, “Managing Risk: Technology & Communications”. He is a frequent broadcaster for the BBC and other channels and appeared on BBC News 24 as the studio guest on the Walport Review.
In July 2023 Jonathan was appointed to the New York State Bar Association Presidential Task Force on Artificial Intelligence. Jonathan sits on the Task Force with leading practitioners, regulators, judges and academics to develop frameworks for the use and control of AI in the legal system.more
Mike Tewfik, Cyber & Tech Underwriter, Beazley
Mike has been with Beazley for 7 years. After initially joining to develop UK regional business and managing various Cyber facilities, he now focuses on more traditional London market business and larger accounts in the International space, writing both Cyber and Tech E&O risk.
Peter Olivier, Head of Security Delivery, Admiral Insurance
Peter Olivier leads the strategic security changes for Admiral as the Head of Security Delivery. He has a strong technical background and over 30 years of leading complex change in various sectors, such as Aerospace, Nuclear, and Finance. He knows how important people are for successful outcomes.
He has created many security teams in different disciplines for... over a decade and values highly motivated and effective teams. He co-founded the Mental Health in Cyber Security Foundation and cares about investing in people and improving cyber resilience at the organisational level. He is an award-winning coach and mentor who creates cyber security capabilities that meet the organisation’s needs.more
Sarb Sembhi, Founder and Chair, Mental Health in Cyber Security Foundation
Sarb is the joint Founder and Chair of the Mental Health in Cyber Security Foundation and CTO at Virtually Informed. He was the Global CISO for AirEye and the Noord Group and has previous worked as a consultant covering most issues in risk and security. Sarb’s contributions to the industry include joint Founder and Chair of the Mental Health in Cyber Security Foundation,... and the Executive Steering Board of the IoT Security Foundation. He was inducted into the CSO Hall of Fame 2023 and included in the CSO30 in 2021 and an IFSEC Global Influences for several years. Sarb has also served on Security Standards Groups and continues to write for several publications and speak at risk and security events around the world.more
Stephen Beckett, Global Security and Business Continuity Director, Dentons
Stephen Beckett is a distinguished expert in Business Continuity and Resilience, bringing over seventeen years of experience from one of the world's leading international law firms Dentons. Currently serving as the Global Security & Business Continuity Director, Stephen has played a pivotal role in implementing robust security and continuity measures across the... firm's 160 sites in 80 countries.
A seasoned crisis manager, Stephen has successfully handled numerous significant incidents, introduced strategic operational improvements, and ensured regulatory compliance across all offices. His strategic vision and technical proficiency have led to the development and implementation of global business continuity programs aligned with industry best practices.
His leadership has been recognized through nominations for prestigious awards, such as the 'Best Non-Legal Project' by Lawyer Magazine and the 'Legal Incentive' awards by Legal Week.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Stephen is a member of the Business Continuity Institute (MBCI), an ISO 22301 Lead Auditor, and has contributed to the publication review of key ISO standards with the British Standards Institution (BSI). His dedication to advancing the field of business continuity and resilience is evident in his role as a previous Co-Chair of the 'BC Legal Forum' and his ongoing commitment to training and development within his team.more
Matt Adams, Head of Security Enablement, Citi
Matt is the Head of Security Enablement at Citi, where he is responsible for enabling the secure adoption of disruptive technologies such as GenAI, DLT/Blockchain, and Quantum Cryptography. In this role, he also leads a team dedicated to identifying and developing use cases for leveraging these technologies to address cybersecurity challenges. Matt's expertise lies... in the intersection of disruptive technologies and cybersecurity, and he is committed to driving innovation and enhancing security practices in the financial services industry.more
Maxime Cartier, Head of Human Risk, Hoxhunt
Maxime is a Human Risk Management leader, who has built Security Awareness, Behaviour and Culture programs for global companies in manufacturing, aerospace, and in his previous role at H&M Group. His goal is to help people stay safe online, and support organisations make the switch from raising awareness to effectively changing behaviours and culture. He’s currently... Head of Human Risk at Hoxhunt. more
Phil Cambers, Commercial Director, Trustack
Phil is the Commercial Director and co-founder or security focussed MSSP Trustack LTD. He has worked in the IT industry since graduating in 1998 and has seen many changes throughout that period, from the fabled “millennium bug” fallacy in 2000, through to the advent of Virtualisation, the adoption of cloud and the associated security challenges throughout that... period. He has devised many managed service offerings focusing on security based outcomes over the last 26 years and has a real appreciation of what clients are looking for in a managed services provider. He has worked with clients spanning many industries such as legal, housing, manufacturing and public sector organisations to name but a few – bringing with him a wealth of knowledge on the challenges organisations face and how to overcome them by way of forging lasting partnerships.more
Natalija Buldakova, Solution Architect, Quest Software
I am a Certified IT professional and Sales Engineer at Quest Software, based in London, England. With nearly two decades of cross-industry experience, primarily utilising the Microsoft technology stack, I empathise with the challenges faced by IT project and BAU teams in managing IT infrastructure and navigating the impact of changes on business users. In my current... role at Quest Software, I leverage my expertise in IT Solutions Architecture and Cyber Security to ensure that our solutions enable customers to maximise the benefits of the technology, streamline IT operations, and enhance cyber resilience.more
Richard Cassidy, Field CISO, Rubrik
Richard is CISO EMEA at Rubrik, focused on driving strategy and execution in the maturity of the business’s capability across the pre-sales and post-sales organizations, ensuring the delivery of world-class customer value from the outset. With over two decades of experience and a proven success track record in taking technology start-ups to international markets,... either as part of an IPO or A&M strategy, Richard has forged a position in the industry as a respected thought leader, cybersecurity enthusiast, SecOPs transformation expert, media contributor and keynote speaker, having presented at major conferences, appeared in world-leading publications and industry favourite podcasts.more
Tom McVey, Sr. Solution Architect, Menlo Security
Tom is a Solution Architect at Menlo Security for the EMEA region, a leader in cloud security. In this role, he works closely with customers to meet their technical requirements and architects web and email isolation deployments for organisations across different industries. Coming from a varied background in cyber, Tom provides expert cybersecurity advice and strategic... guidance to clients.
Prior to Menlo Security, Tom previously worked for LogRhythm and Varonis. Tom is experienced at speaking at live events, including Infosecurity Europe, and presenting on webinars and podcasts.
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Jamie Little, Chief Technology Officer, Everycloud
Jamie Little is a Chief Technology Officer based in Essex. With a keen interest in Information Security, he has 8 years focused in infosec, mainly through an EMEA Cyber Security Distributor and recently joined EveryCloud to focus on delivering best in class security solutions to its customers. As a security professional, he is passionate about securely enabling business... through transformation technologies with the goal of changing the user perception of IT security. more
James Allman-Talbot, Head of Incident Response and Threat Intelligence, Quorum Cyber
James Allman-Talbot is the Head of Incident Response and Threat Intelligence at Quorum Cyber. He has over 15 years of experience working in cyber security, and has worked in a variety of industries including aerospace and defence, law enforcement, and professional services. Over the years, he has built and developed incident response and threat intelligence capabilities... for government bodies and multi-national organisations, and has worked closely with board level executives during incidents to advise on recovery and cyber risk management.more
Jon Cranton, Legal Sector Lead, Quorum Cyber
Jon Cranton is the Legal Sector Lead at Quorum Cyber, supporting existing customers, and the wider legal community. Jon has over 6 years of experience directly in Cyber Security, and 13 years of experience in Technology and Technology Strategy. During his career Jon has not only worked with the UK's biggest Law firms, but also with the UK's biggest Enterprise accounts... in Media, Retail and Travel, building a real understanding of the importance in securing your business and implementing change in the right way to maximise impact and value.more
Derek Charles, Senior Cloud Consultant, Exponential-e
Derek brings over 30 years of experience in the IT sector, with a particular focus on Cloud and Managed Services. Having spent the majority of his career at BT, Derek has honed his expertise in driving business growth and offering strategic insights on Cloud transformation. As a Senior Cloud Consultant at Exponential-e, he leverages his extensive industry knowledge... to help organisations achieve their business objectives through effective Cloud strategies.more