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Gemma Ungoed-Thomas is a Senior Fellow at King’s College London, working on issues at the intersection of national security, cyber power, emerging technology and democratic resilience. She brings extensive experience from senior roles in the UK government, where she led national strategy on state threats, cyber security and technology policy. Until March 2026, Gemma served as Director for State Threats, Cyber and Technology in the UK Cabinet Office. In this role she led national strategy at the intersection of security, advanced technology and resilience. She helped shape the UK’s £2 billion National Cyber Strategy, developed the UK’s first Counter State Threats Strategy, and co-chaired the National Cyber Advisory Board, bringing together senior leaders across government, industry and civil society to strengthen systemic resilience. She also served as Principal Adviser to the Prime Minister–chaired Science and Technology Committee. During her time in government, Gemma coordinated aspects of the UK’s support to Ukraine following the Russian invasion and led work to manage the UK’s risk exposure to hostile state activity, including malicious cyber and physical attacks. Gemma has extensive experience in strategy, crisis management and national security decision-making. She previously served as Private Secretary to the Prime Minister for Home Affairs and National Security, leading cross-government responses to counter-terrorism incidents, national cyber attacks and major crises, including the Afghanistan evacuation. At the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Gemma established and led national incident response teams and helped build the UK’s cyber incident response capability, overseeing multidisciplinary operations responding to the most significant national cyberattacks. She coordinated real-time operational response and strategic decision-making for ministers, industry leaders and critical infrastructure. Earlier in her career she held senior roles at GCHQ, leading cross-government cyber defence initiatives and contributing to the development of the UK’s first National Offensive Cyber Strategy. Her work focuses on resilience as a strategic pillar of national power, integrating behavioural insight, adaptive governance and international cooperation. She has advanced resilience frameworks with Five Eyes partners, the EU and the United States, and contributes to debates on democratic resilience, responsible AI governance and the security implications of emerging technologies.
Alyssa Miller is the Chief Information Security Officer for Epiq Global, responsible for evolving the global cybersecurity program. A childhood hacker turned cybersecurity executive, Alyssa combines a unique blend of technical expertise and leadership pedigree to drive innovation in securing people, processes, and technology. Alyssa’s career spans two and a half decades with some of the most recognizable names in financial services and consulting including FIS, Ernst & Young, and S&P Global. She has a track record of building and growing comprehensive security programs that address the ever-evolving threat landscape in today’s interconnected digital world. Alyssa is also internationally recognized within the cybersecurity community. She presents regularly at some of the top cybersecurity and industry events around the globe. Additionally, she’s a published author and a respected advocate within the cybersecurity community. Alyssa drives focus on reshaping the interconnection of cybersecurity practices with the enablement of business innovation and acceleration.
Adam has 25 years international experience in managing IT and Information Security mainly in Oil & Gas, Pharmaceutical, Consumer Goods, Telecommunication and Financial Services industries. Founding member of ClubCISO, Consumer Goods Security Forum in the UK and Information Security Forum in Malaysia – peer groups of CISOs and Heads of Information Security formed to exchange good practices and experience within specific focus groups. Adam has significant experience consulting and advising boards of directors of FTSE100/Fortune500 companies on Information Security, Privacy, Risk Management and Resilience. The current role is Chief Information Security Officer at SKF.
Alan was formerly Group CISO at Babcock International, UK CSO at CSC and T-Systems, an Associate Partner at IBM Security, and served in the Royal Air Force for 21 years.
Archie Millett is a cybersecurity and security studies specialist currently completing an MA in the King’s College London War Studies Department. He serves as Lead Analyst on Russian Hybrid Warfare at the Defence and Security Forum, where he examines the intersection of cyber operations and geopolitical strategy. His research places particular emphasis on Russia’s use of cyber capabilities as part of its broader hybrid warfare approach.
Archie has been involved in multiple projects, including a new initiative titled The Resilience Imperative, which explores national preparedness in the UK and Europe in response to the growing threat posed by Russian cyber activity.
Archie is an engaging public speaker who brings together academic insight and real-world analysis to unpack cyber threats.
A cybersecurity leader with over 20 years’ experience helping to protect some of the UK’s most iconic broadcasters, Brian’s work has centred on strengthening resilience, improving security maturity, and enabling fast, creative media environments to operate safely in a complex and rapidly evolving threat landscape. Over the years he has delivered major transformation programmes, uplifted ISO 27001 and NIST maturity, and led Channel 4’s approach to CAF and the Cyber Resilience Act. He is passionate about making cybersecurity clear, practical and genuinely useful to the people who rely on it, from technology teams to senior leadership. He also contributed to sector-wide resilience by chairing cross-industry security groups and working closely with government bodies and NCSC. Brian enjoys turning complex challenges into straightforward insight and supporting teams in making confident, well-informed decisions. His focus is simple: build strong teams, drive meaningful improvement, and help organisations (large or small) raise their cyber resilience in a way that supports how they actually work.
Barry Coatesworth is one of the UK’s most accomplished cyber security leaders, with over three decades of experience protecting critical institutions across financial services, fintech, insurance, critical national infrastructure, and the public sector. Trusted by boards, regulators, and executive teams, he has served as Group CISO and board Advisor, and currently holds a senior advisory role securing critical UK Government financial infrastructure. Barry chairs a national cyber security authority and is one of the most influential voices shaping cyber security standards across the UK pensions and financial sector. Trusted by regulators and government alike, he has guided organisations through risk, transformation, and crisis with authority and confidence. An established author and international speaker, his published work includes The Psychology of Social Engineering in Cyber Security: A Peer-Reviewed Journal.”
Daniel is responsible for providing information security advisory services and best practices to over 250 Forbes/Fortune-sized companies across EMEA. Dan is a published author with specialisms in cyber simulation exercises, resilience, crisis preparedness, threat forecasting and behavuiour change. He has been a regular contributor to international magazines and conferences, including Dark Reading, SECURITY Middle East, InfoSecurity Europe and Computer Weekly, covering a range of security and risk management topics.
With over a decade of experience in Information Security and Risk Management, Dennis Pokupec has established himself as a leader in cybersecurity, blending technical expertise with strategic vision.
Education and Early Career: After earning a degree in Security and Safety Engineering, Dennis began his career as a Consultant at Sopra Steria Consulting (2015–2019). His dedication and skills quickly paved the way to leadership roles.
Professional Achievements: From 2019 to 2022, Dennis served as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Viridium Group, where he developed and implemented robust cybersecurity frameworks. In 2022, he advanced to Chief Security Officer (CSO) at Creditplus Bank AG, a position he continues to hold, overseeing enterprise-wide security initiatives. In 2024, Dennis expanded his professional scope by offering freelance consulting in cybersecurity and risk management and CISO COaching, in addition to his role at Creditplus Bank AG. That same year, he also became a public speaker, sharing his insights and experiences on national and international stages. His contributions to the field were recognized with the prestigious CIO200 Next-Gen Award (2024).
Dr. Eduardo Solana is head of the Cryptography and Security group at the University of Geneva. Amongst others, he has worked for IBM and PricewaterhouseCoopers where he was Global Subject Matter Expert for authentication solutions. He has more than 30 years of experience in the fields of cryptography and information security both in the private sector land the academia. Dr. Solana is a deeply experienced security practitioner, technical writer and regular speaker at the most relevant conferences and symposia in the field. During his extensive career, he has provided consulting services to multinational organizations and states in cryptography and cybersecurity related issues
Eric Martínez Cancela is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Spain and Portugal at Serunion, part of the Elior Group, where he leads the cybersecurity strategy, governance, risk management, compliance, and security operations across the Iberian region.
At Serunion, Eric is currently leading key strategic cybersecurity programmes, including ISO 27001 alignment, ENS certification initiatives, NIS2 readiness, identity and access management improvements, security awareness programmes, vulnerability management, and the protection of business-critical services across a large and geographically distributed organisation.
His passion lies in bridging the gap between technical cybersecurity operations and executive decision-making, helping organisations transform cybersecurity into a business enabler and strategic function.
Giulia is a CISO for Leroy Merlin Italy, the Italian branch of Adeo Group, Europe’s largest DIY retailer. She has built a security function while navigating regulatory complexity, large-scale technology projects, and organizational change. Her work focuses on cyber resilience, risk governance, digital product security and security culture, with a particular interest in the social impact of cybersecurity and in building adaptive, trust-based security models that connect technology, business and people.
Indy Dhiman is a cybersecurity powerhouse with 15+ years of experience leading enterprise security strategy, cyber resilience, and digital transformation initiatives across global organizations. Her accomplishments include helping identify and disrupt sophisticated nation-state cyber threats, building cybersecurity programs supporting major United Technologies divestitures, leading enterprise ransomware resilience initiatives, and directing cybersecurity due diligence and integration efforts for M&A portfolios.
A recognized leader in emerging technologies, She has designed and implemented AI security and governance frameworks that enable organizations to securely adopt Generative AI and Agentic AI capabilities while aligning with regulatory, privacy, and risk management requirements. She regularly advises executives and boards on cyber risk, AI security, cloud transformation, Zero Trust, and business resilience strategies.
Ian Schenkel is a commercial leader in cybersecurity with a track record of scaling high growth SaaS organisations across EMEA and APAC. As both a VP and founder, he has built and led global go to market functions, consistently delivered triple digit growth and secured complex enterprise partnerships across government, financial services and critical infrastructure sectors.
Ian has worked closely with security leaders in organisations including major banks, multinational enterprises, and public sector bodies, helping align commercial strategy with real world security outcomes. His experience spans threat intelligence, advanced detection, and managed security services, giving him a practical understanding of the challenges businesses face when balancing risk, operational resilience, and business priorities.
Known for his collaborative approach, Ian focuses on building trusted relationships between security, technology, and commercial teams to drive sustainable outcomes. He is a regular speaker on scaling cybersecurity businesses and fostering stronger alignment between vendors and the organisations they serve.
James Mason – is a physical pen tester with almost 15yrs experience of social engineering and breaching some of the world’s largest and most sensitive organisations.
James is a passionate advocate of physical exercising and social engineering, never forgetting that the main aim is to rapidly improve enterprise-wide resilience, while empowering staff and security awareness.
Jason has been with L’Oreal for the last 8 years, currently holding the position of CISO for Northern Europe and Africa. Joining the business during time of significant change in 2018, the business has continued to evolve in the fast-moving consumer goods industry. The highly diversified brands, omni-channel distribution strategy and class-leading innovation – the role remains as exciting today, as it was during the introduction of GDPR.
Before working at L’Oreal, Jason provided consultancy services for several companies in the energy, finance, and transportation industries. Was a founding member of three start-up companies and had over two decades of experience working for the UK Government.
Javier Checa is the Chief Information Security Officer for Continental Europe at Equifax, where he leads cybersecurity strategy across the region and sits at the intersection of security, enterprise risk, and regulatory compliance. With over 20 years in the field, he is a recognised expert in cybersecurity risk management and the evolving European regulatory landscape — from DORA and NIS2 to the EU AI Act.
Earlier in his career, Javier honed his craft at top-tier consultancies including Capgemini, CGI, and BT, advising organisations on complex security challenges. Before joining Equifax, he went on to lead identity & access management (IAM) and secure software development (SSDLC) programmes at El Corte Inglés, one of Europe’s largest retailers, combining deep technical grounding with a pragmatic, business-focused approach to building resilient security organisations.
John Chisum is a technology and cybersecurity leader at Mastercard with expertise in network architecture, telecommunications, and secure enterprise infrastructure. He has led complex, large-scale initiatives focused on strengthening resilience, managing cyber risk, and modernizing critical network environments.
John works closely with CISOs and executive leaders to align security architecture with enterprise risk and business objectives, helping organizations make informed decisions around infrastructure investment, operational resilience, and evolving cyber threats. Known for translating complex technical challenges into clear, executive-level insights, he brings a pragmatic, business-focused perspective to cybersecurity strategy and risk management.
Jorge Fernandes is the CISO, DPO and Director of the Internal Control Office at CMVM, the Portuguese securities supervisor. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science and several certifications in information security and data protection.
Jorge has more than 20 years of professional experience in Information Security in the financial services sector. His experience as CISO includes the European Securities and Markets Authority and the Council of Europe Development Bank. He is currently a member of several European regulatory groups regarding cybersecurity, operational resilience, and the digitalisation of the financial sector.
I’m a Computer Engineer working in information security. Over the last 27 years, I’ve been involved in a range of security projects across different sectors, helping organizations think more clearly about risk, strengthen their security programs, and prepare for incidents when they happen. I hold CISSP, CISM, CISA, and CRISC certifications and try to stay current with the field as it evolves. I’m also part of the local digital community: BSidesLisbon organizer, founding member and former president of AP2SI, member of the local ISOC chapter and D3 – Defesa dos Direitos Digitais. I care about cybersecurity, privacy, and an open internet, and I try to contribute to a more informed and resilient digital society.
Marcin is a Senior Information Security Manager at iD Mobile, Currys’ telecoms business. He has around 15 years of experience in the IT and Information Security industries, working across the Public and Private Sector. He advises and consultants internally within the business, managing relationships with cross-functional teams and acting as a key cyber security stakeholder for new projects, programmes and initiatives. In performing a GRC function, he ensures adherence with compliance and regulatory obligations as well as supporting work around organisational governance, risks and controls.
Maril Vernon is a field executive and Field CISO at Anecdotes, where she helps organizations move beyond checkbox compliance into operational, intelligence-driven security. With roots in offensive and cloud security, Maril brings an attacker’s perspective into the boardroom: translating real-world threat behavior into decisions that actually hold up under scrutiny. She has worked across enterprise and highly regulated environments, advising on how to scale security programs that are not just audit-ready, but reality-ready. Her current focus is on defining and advancing GRC Engineering and Data Controls Intelligence as a new standard for how modern organizations understand, operationalize and manage risk.
Mark Flegg, CSC global director of security services, is responsible for advising a global client base on digital risk and the preventative measures brands can take to safeguard their digital assets. During his 18-year career, Mark has acquired a wealth of experience in cyber security technology focusing on domain management systems, domain name systems (DNS), digital certificates SSL (TLS), and distributed denial of service protection software and mitigation. To raise awareness of digital threats to businesses, Mark regularly presents programs dealing with domain security and cyber security assets at leading industry conferences and events.
Martin Riley is the Chief Technology Officer and a Board Director at Bridewell, where he is responsible for driving continued growth and development within their Managed Security portfolio. In these roles, Martin has defined and delivered a range of Bridewell’s core services including: Cyber Threat Intelligence, Offensive Testing, Security Operations and Managed Detection and Response.
Prior to joining Bridewell in 2021, Martin held other C-Suite positions where he was responsible for the strategic direction and service development within several service providers. With 20 years’ experience in designing, implementing and leading on secure networking solutions across on premise, public, private and hybrid cloud services, Martin also brings significant expertise in digital transformation.
Michael is a technology leader with 28+ years of experience guiding international organizations, businesses, and mid-sized firms. He is a thought leader in cybersecurity, risk management, and IT compliance with over a decade of experience as a CISO.
Michael is focused on advising businesses worldwide, ranging from 20 to 220,000 employees and has led diverse organizations in 14 industries saving over 100 million in costs.
Passionate about mentorship, he’s from the USA, based in Germany, and committed to helping CISOs see their families more by building strong coalitions of international partners.
Experienced CSO/CISO and Cyber Underwriter with than 25 years experience in financial services. Has a strong side-interest in computer forensics and in the management of digital evidence. Graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1987 where he studied Mathematics and Computer Science. He has since lived in three continents and has lectured globally on security technology issues. Since 1996 has been working in Security and Technology in Financial Services primarily in London.
Seasoned FTSE 250 cyber and security professional with large brand and multi sector experience. Responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing comprehensive cybersecurity strategies to safeguard organizational sensitive data and technology assets. Recognises that great outcomes are delivered by brilliant teams! Munawars skills include: Proven ability as a team leader and motivator having developed and delivered global risk and governance frameworks whilst working with multi disciplined teams of permanent, contract and consultants. Specialties: Audit, Internal Controls, Risk Review and MIS, Business Development, Vendor Management, RFP, Due Dilliegence, Information Security Management, Staff Management, IT Risk Management, Internal Audit, Compliance, Relationship Management, Analysis, Budgeting, Training, Global Liaison, Recruitment, Client Relationship Management, Project team organisation.
Ned is the founder of Niebla Partners, a boutique geopolitical and security risk consulting firm. Prior to launching the firm, he managed a globally dispersed strategic intelligence team in support of a major technology company engaged in the hyper-scaling of data centers and artificial intelligence. He also led global intelligence and security programs for Transocean, a world leader in offshore drilling. Previously, as Geopolitical Risk Manager at American Airlines, he designed and implemented the enterprise geopolitical risk and security intelligence program. A recognized industry leader, Ned has served in a variety of leadership positions within the U.S. Department of State’s Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC).
His foundational career includes experience at Shell, the Inter-American Development Bank, the U.S. Congress, and Morgan Stanley. Ned received his B.A. in Political Science from McGill University in Montreal and his M.A. in International Affairs from American University in Washington, D.C., complemented by studies at the Universidad de Salamanca in Spain. He is fluent in Spanish, proficient in French, and has traveled to over 100 countries.
Nikolas Oelkrug-Alders is Chief Information Security Officer of ARZ Haan AG, a regulated provider of financial services, billing and software to the German healthcare sector, primarily pharmacies. Reporting directly to the Management Board, he leads the group’s information security and governance agenda, with a current focus on operational resilience and DORA, AI Governance and securing the software and cloud stack. He brings a deliberately multidisciplinary background, having worked across technology research, aerospace, power generation and financial services before moving into security leadership. Canadian and US-American by background and based in Germany.
Nuno Martins da Silveira Teodoro brings hands-on and executive cybersecurity leadership across Big Four consulting, fintech startups, and Fortune 500 organizations. He has built information security teams from scratch and driven high-maturity programs across ISO, NIST, PCI DSS, and GSMA standards. His experience spans cloud migration, SOC and CSIRT creation, vulnerability management, and executive-level regulatory engagement. Currently acting Vice President for Group Cybersecurity at Solaris SE, he previously held global CISO roles at Truphone and senior leadership positions at Huawei, Vodafone, and Allianz and more recently as Group Director of Technology, Vice President Group Cyber Security, Solaris SE.
Lady Olga Maitland, Founder, Defense and Security Forum and Chairman, Copenhagen Compliance – has wide experience in all major Governance, risk Management and Compliance issues in general and global Fraud and Corruption problems in particular. She is a special adviser to a number of dignitaries and a widely sought after speaker at all Major Conferences on several Corporate Governance issues. Lady Olga is a former British MP for the Conservative party. Prior to her political career she was a reporter for the Fleet Street News Agency, a columnist in the London.
Paul Colnan is the CISO at NewDay, financial services. Paul has 15 years of cyber security experience, including advising some of the world’s largest brands and he works with the board to enable secure and trusted commerce. He has an ‘ethical hacker’ background, which helps him tackle complex security issues, but he also cares about driving effective change through clear leadership and communication. Paul has been a CISO in various sectors, including fintech, logistics, and manufacturing, and before joining NewDay he was CISO at ION, he was an Executive Director at JP Morgan Chase, where he held security roles in retail banking, M&A and cloud platform security teams. He was CISO of Revolut and Group CISO of Unipart Group. Paul likes aviation and is pursuing his private pilot’s licence in his spare time.
Appointed by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) as its first Director of Aviation Security on 1st April 2014. Peter is the Aviation Security Regulator for the UK and overseas cyber security performance of the UK aviation sector. He previously served as Director of Security & Business Continuity for the Home Office for 5 years. Prior to this, Peter had served for 32 years in the Royal Air Force from which he retired as an Air Commodore in April 2007. His last appointments were as Provost Marshal for the RAF and Commandant General of the Royal Air Force Regiment. He has been a Corporate Security Director for 20 years.
Rafael Almeida brings over 25 years of leadership experience across information systems, cybersecurity, and digital transformation within complex industrial and regulated environments. He began his career in systems integration and large-scale international projects, shaping his belief that sustainable security is built not only through technology, but through people, culture, and effective operating models. Over the past two decades, he has held CIO and CISO roles across the automotive, aerospace, defense, and manufacturing sectors, leading enterprise transformation programs, building high-performing international teams, and embedding cybersecurity into core business operations. His experience spans cloud adoption, cyber resilience, security operations, and risk management, with a strong focus on turning security from a control function into a business capability. Currently leading Information Security initiatives across Europe, he drives strategy across more than 20 countries, focusing on strengthening resilience, navigating regulatory challenges such as DFARS, TISAX or NIS2, and helping organizations convert cybersecurity into a measurable business advantage.
An experienced Senior Leader & Corporate Executive, Security & Risk Professional, Ray is a globally acknowledged and well-known thought leader; recognised and highly respected as someone who delivers. Ray has sat on global programmes for the World Economic Forum on Cyber Resilience and the Advisory Board for the Information Security Forum. Ray has held Group CISO/CSO & EVP roles for BT, National Grid, Interoute, Redwood Technologies and Airbus UK. He has been fortunate enough to have held global accountability, ranging from consultancy, through to design, build and run of managed services; including full profit and loss ownership for multiple business lines, while combining this experience with protection of Critical National Infrastructure in the Energy and Communications industries.
Robert has over 35 years of audit, risk and cybersecurity experience and has held a number of senior leadership positions, including CISO for the NHS and health & care system, GSK, National Grid, and Merrill Lynch and Head of InfoSec at Royal Bank of Scotland, and he was a partner at KPMG. Robert is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Assurance Research and Engineering at George Mason University, Washington DC. He is also an Honorary Professor at UCL. He was awarded a PhD in psychology by the University of Leeds for his work on the perceptions of information and IT risk and has published and presented on this and other topics. He continues to undertake research in these areas. He was also awarded an MBA from Manchester Business School. Robert also holds a number of commercial board positions including Chair of the Crossword Consulting Ltd Board, Non-Executive Director of Crossword Cybersecurity PLC, and Chair of the Board at Think Cyber Ltd and advisor to the Government of Singapore Ministry of Health. He is also a Governor/Trustee and Audit Committee Member of the University
Recognised cyber security MD with over thirty years of industry experience implementing successful programmes in demanding global environments including investment banking, retail, media and FMCG. Simon provides strategic vision, leadership and technology expertise with a proven track record for effective risk management, change delivery and exceptional impact. He has a strong track record of creating and leading sector wide initiatives. Simon was recently interim CISO at John Lewis, McKesson UK and Avon. Prior to these roles, he was regional CISO at Bank of America Merrill Lynch for 9 years, where he had responsibility for all aspects of cyber security in the EMEA region working closely with business and technical leaders. A member of the bank’s information security senior leadership team that directs the enterprise wide prevention and response activities, Simon had an active role in defining the global strategic operating model and setting strategic long-term goals. Previous sector positions have included Bank of England’s industry chair of the Cyber Coordination Group and Chair of CPNI’s Financial Services Information Exchange (FSIE) and Global Head of IT Security at Thomson Reuters.
Salpi Stojan is a Cybersecurity Project Manager in the Security Operations Center, leading projects from SIEM deployments and MDR/XDR integration to threat monitoring, incident response, and security governance. She’s known for turning security goals into practical outcomes and for scheduling 15-minute meetings at quirky times like 14:55 to keep things efficient and engaging.
Originally from Istanbul and now based in the Czech Republic, Salpi has lived across Europe, travelled to 20+ countries, and speaks five languages fluently. With a Master’s degree in Business Management and a Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering, she blends analytical thinking with cross-cultural insight. A part-time cybersecurity professional and full-time mom, she mentors through Women4Cyber and never stops learning. Outside of work, she enjoys nature walks, languages, and scammer-baiting videos to explore the psychology behind social engineering.
Stefan Weber is an experienced IT and operations leader focused on ensuring stable day-to- ay service delivery while transforming complex enterprise platforms. In senior roles—most recently as Head of Operations & Shared Services for the Sales Platform (including DB Navigator, Bahn.de)—he has led the operational transition from legacy (host/cloud) environments to a cloud-based platform, shaped interface and service agreements, and continuously evolved operating models across ITSM, DevOps, FinOps, and SecOps. His expertise combines strategic governance, sourcing, and change/release management with hands-on execution in demanding industries such as rail passenger transport, aviation, and telecommunications.
Sybil V. R. Kleinmichel is an international cybersecurity and operational resilience leader with more than two decades of experience advising global enterprises, regulators, and critical infrastructure organizations. She has served multiple times as Chief Information Security Officer and Head of Information Security, leading large-scale cybersecurity, risk, and resilience programs across highly regulated environments. Throughout her career, Sybil has worked at the intersection of cybersecurity, operational resilience, and governance, helping organizations strengthen their preparedness for complex disruptions through structured testing, incident response planning, and cross-organizational collaboration.
In recent years, Sybil has focused on advancing multi-stakeholder resilience planning and testing, bringing together public and private sector leaders to better prepare communities and institutions for systemic risks. Drawing on her experience as both a CISO and trusted advisor to senior security leaders, she advocates for resilience strategies that extend beyond individual organizations to the broader ecosystems on which societies depend.
Toks is responsible for the global delivery of information security at Dentons, the world’s largest law firm. He has over 20 years’ experience working in security, technology and privacy, across a number of industries.
Toks is an experienced and strategic business risk leader. He has a particular passion for strategy and team building and development. His core skillset, developed over the years includes security operations and architecture, risk management and risk driven investment, data protection, compliance and audits, and enterprise culture, awareness and training.
Toks has contributed to the business and technology community through information sharing, groups, speaking engagements and multi-industry networking. As strong supporter of education and schools, he has provided advice in areas of security, data protection, user awareness and cloud transformation.
Tom Berry is a specialist communications consultant and board advisor. He is European Chair of the global PR agency MikeWorldWide and has worked in technology, corporate and crisis communications for 25 years. Tom is also an Independent Council Member for King’s College London, a Trustee for Onvero (The Employers’ Network for Equality and Inclusion) and was a Non-Executive Director for Mental Health First Aid England. As one of the early Advisory Board Members for ClubCISO, Tom has been deeply involved in working with CISOs and security companies to promote the profession. Before working in communications Tom was a journalist for a decade, winning Business Journalist of the Year and Magazine Journalist of the Year awards from the Periodical Publishers’ Association and The Work Foundation.
Tunde is responsible for Information Security at Advantage Smollan, a leading Sales, Marketing & Data Company. Prior to joining he worked at Colliers International as Head of Information Security. He has also worked as a Network Engineer at KKR supporting their Infrastructure and Operations.
He holds a CISSP #765107 and degree in Computer Systems & Networks from Plymouth University.
More than two decades of professional experience in information management and governance, with particular focus on information security, risk management and assurance for large multilateral public sector organizations with global presence. Actively contributing to inter-organizational working groups for establishing policies, standards, and guidelines in the area of information security, personal data protection, awareness programs, risk analysis and metrics. Conducting research in cryptography, data protection regulation, and risk management. I’ve started professional career in information technology in the year of the release of Mosaic Web browser, Intel Pentium CPU, Microsoft Windows NT, Debian Linux, Doom computer game… Since the Internet bubble, teaching computer science and telecommunications courses as adjunct faculty at Computer Science Department of Webster University in Geneva. Actively contributing to academic program advancement as a member of the Scientific Committee for Advanced Studies in Information Security at the Department of Management Studies of the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences at the University of Geneva. Advocating advancement in information security as an author in journals and as a speaker at professional conferences
Warren Houghton – is a security professional with over a decade of experience testing, building, designing, and breaking building security systems across both the public and private sectors. His work specialises in physical security, adversary simulation, and black teaming, with a focus on how organisations prevent, detect, and respond to real-world threats. Warren has extensive experience assessing and bypassing access control systems, including research into credential security, card cloning, and weaknesses in physical authentication technologies. He has led and supported assessments across corporate environments, critical national infrastructure, and high-security sites, combining technical expertise with practical offensive security experience. His work bridges the gap between physical and cyber security, helping organisations understand not just whether controls exist, but whether they stand up to determined attackers in the real world.
Will Harvey is the Head of Cybersecurity (CISO) for IAG Transform – the company driving and innovation across IAG’s airline brands and the wider aviation industry, through expertise and capabilities in procurement, technology, AI, innovation, and transformation. Before his cybersecurity carer in aviation Will worked in several UK Government Departments running cybersecurity for some of the UK’s largest systems, coordinating cybersecurity for major international summits and events before making a shift to policy to shape UK cyber policy to public sector and critical infrastructure, driving major reforms to cyber incident management and resilience arrangements. Will has worked with tech companies, researchers and UK academia to push forward the UK’s cyber agenda.
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