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

Eleanor Ludlam, Partner - Cyber, Privacy and Technology Litigation, Pinsent Masons

Eleanor is a partner who specialises in cyber and data risk, with significant experience in acting for insurers and insureds operating in a range of sectors including manufacturing, technology, media and financial institutions.  Eleanor joined Pinsent Masons’ Cyber team in April 2023 and has a background in commercial litigation and data protection which... provides her with unique expertise when advising clients in relation to privacy litigation, cyber and data risk matters.  Eleanor spent 15 months on secondment to the Global Privacy team at one of the world’s largest insurers and 6 months on secondment to a SaaS technology company. She holds the IPAA Certified Information Privacy Professional (Europe) (CIPP/E) qualification and is the winner of the Most Inspiring Woman in Cyber Awards 2021. Eleanor is one of five Back to Law Ambassadors for the Law Society assisting people who are returning to the law after a career break. She regularly speaks at events on issues specific to people returning to careers in law, including challenging stereotypes and misperceptions.  more

Steve Davies, Head of Cyber Security, DLA Piper

As the Head of Cyber Security at DLA Piper, I lead a global team of security professionals who are responsible for protecting the firm's data, systems, and reputation from cyber threats. With over 10 years of experience in the information security field, I have successfully developed and executed cybersecurity strategies and initiatives that align with the firm's... business objectives and risk appetite.

My core competencies include security architecture, engineering, and operations, as well as crisis management, compliance, and vulnerability management. I have in-sourced Security Operations, established Security Engineering capabilities, and driven vulnerability management processes across the firm. I have also implemented SIEM solutions, intrusion detection systems, and technical guardrails for public cloud adoption, leveraging my expertise in Cloud Security and SABSA. My mission is to foster a culture of security excellence and resilience, and to enable the firm to deliver innovative and secure solutions to its clients. more

Ethan Duffell, Head of Information Security, Clifford Chance LLP

Ethan is a highly accomplished executive in the field of cyber security. He is a specialist in cyber security, cyber governance, enterprise risk, technology risk and business resilience. Ethan has a wealth of real-world hands-on leadership experience, with a track record of problem solving.  He is currently serving as Head of Information Security at Clifford... Chance.  With over 15 years in Cyber Security, Ethan has worked in a variety of sectors and international organisations, contributing to security standards and regulations (NIS, ETSI, ENISA).

Recently, Ethan was involved in the formation of the UK Cyber Security Council of which he is a chartered candidate assessor. He is also Fellow of the Chartered Institute for Information Security and recently became one of the first Chartered Cyber Security professionals in the UK with specialisms in Governance & Risk and Audit and Assurance.  He has an impressive collection of retro video games consoles and is a support human to two demanding Irish Wolfhounds.  more

Bec McKeown, CPsychol, Mind Science

Bec McKeown is a Chartered Psychologist with twenty years’ experience of researching and evaluating human performance in high-risk, high-stakes organisations, including the UK Ministry of Defence.  The knowledge and insights gained from this research has given Bec a unique perspective on the ways humans behave when working in complex, uncertain and ambiguous... environments.  She is an experienced speaker and thought leader on the psychology of human performance in cybersecurity.In 2019, Bec established Mind Science, an organization dedicated to assisting companies at both operational and strategic levels. Her primary focus is to reduce risk and enhance resilience for teams operating in complex environments. She does this by leveraging psychological principles to enhance situational awareness, decision-making, problem-solving and building high-performing teams.  With a proven track record, Bec continues to make significant contributions in shaping the landscape of human performance psychology.more

Philip Flint, Lead Enterprise Architect, Ampa Group

Phil is Lead Enterprise Architect for the Ampa Group, a top 50 provider of Legal and Professional Services. His career path has seen him working in the fields of Finance and Export as well as in IT and Security. Phil believes that this varied background, including managing teams of consultants for an MSSP provider of managed security solutions, helps him to understand,... design, deliver, maintain and support systems that add value to the business and deliver against their strategy, all while ensuring that the firm, its clients and data are protected at all times.Collaborating with the business and the various security, risk and compliance teams, Phil and the Group Information Security Officer (GISO) have worked hand in glove to revolutionise the firm's security posture over the last 6 years. This has been achieved by introducing new systems and controls, achieving and maintaining various accreditations such as ISO27001 and CE+ and increasing the awareness and importance of Security Operations around the firm all while setting up a new Enterprise Architecture Practice, described by auditors as 'industry leading.more

Adam Speker KC, Barrister, 5RB

Adam Speker KC is a barrister at 5RB specialising in all aspects of media and communications law including breach of confidence, misuse of private information and defamation. He took silk in 2020. He is the joint editor of the current edition of The Law of Privacy and the Media (OUP 2024). Since obtaining the first ransomware injunction in 2017 in Clarkson PLC v Person... Unknown, he has advised in a great many ransomware cases and appeared on almost all of those that have gone to court including 4 New Square (2021), The Ince Group plc (2022) and Armstrong Watson LLP (2023).more