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A successful senior Chief Information Security Officer and Operational Risk Director with a proven track record in multi-cultural and multi-national organisations. Able to bridge technical and business disciplines and communicate at all levels. Extensive knowledge of Information Security, Cyber Security, Physical Security, BCDR, Operational Risk, Crisis Management, Data Protection, Financial Crime and Compliance. The first 16 years of Graham’s career were spent in the Diplomatic Service engaged in technical security for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. He then moved to the financial services sector where he has held senior security posts with Abbey National, Standard Chartered, Barclays, RBS, HBOS and ING. Through these roles he has developed a holistic approach to risk management and security, holding responsibility for information risk, IT security, physical security, fraud, money laundering, business continuity planning, compliance, crisis management and intelligence. He has also worked outside of the banking industry as the Group Head of Information Risk for Centrica. He then held the position of Director of Data Security at Nationwide Building Society before taking the role as Head of Information Security at Camelot Lottery Solutions and then Interim Head of Cyber Security at Yorkshire Water. He has a master’s degree in Information Security from Royal Holloway.
Frank spent nine years as an investment banker in New York, London and Bahrain before switching to journalism and joining the BBC in 1995. Frank has reported extensively on the global ˜War on Terror’ in Guantanamo Bay, Yemen, Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere in the Middle East. In 2004 Frank survived being shot six times at close range by Al-Qaeda terrorists in a Riyadh suburb in Saudia Arabia. He went on to write the best-selling book Blood and Sand, the poignant story of what can happen to your belief system when the culture you have embraced ends up trying to kill you. Frank has gone onto write three best-selling spy thrillers Crisis, Ultimatum and Outbreak. He was awarded an OBE in 2005 for services to journalism. In 2018 he was awarded the University of Southern California’s Tommy Trojan Trophy for distinguished speaking. As a career broadcaster and a witty and gifted communicator, Frank shares his passion for the Middle East, travel and adventure. He draws on a unique perspective and understanding of both domestic and international security.
A cybersecurity expert with over 25 years of professional experience in hacking and cracking. Trusted advisor to top corporations like Rheinmetall, VW, Bosch, and Roche. Former member of elite hacker groups (CORE, SkidRow, Phrozen Crew) and developer skilled in Assembler, C++, .NET, and reverse engineering. Once wanted by INTERPOL, now a respected advocate for security.
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.
As the Vice President of Sales Engineering at BlueVoyant, I lead a technical security team that provides solutions for Managed Detection Response (MDR) on the Microsoft Security Stack (Sentinel & Defender) and Splunk Cloud. With years of experience in the cybersecurity industry, I have developed a strong expertise in MXDR, SecOps, SIEM, and threat intelligence.
I am passionate about delivering cutting-edge security services that proactively defend organizations of all sizes against today’s sophisticated attackers and advanced threats. I am skilled and comfortable in presenting to CxO’s as well as executing live demonstrations, and I enjoy collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction and retention. My goal is to help BlueVoyant grow and scale as a leading MSSP that leverages large real-time datasets with industry leading analytics and technologies.
Dimitri Chichlo has more than 15 years of experience in the fields of cybersecurity and data protection, initially as a practitioner, holding different senior and deputy CISO roles in international banking institutions. Since 2020, he is an independent consultant in cybersecurity and digital transformation, with a focus on strategy and governance, has delivered numerous projects in Europe and Asia, and holds roles as a CISO-as-a-Service. From 2019 to 2023, he was the vice-chairman of the Supervisory Board and chair of the Operations and Digital Committee of Ukreximbank, the third largest and state-owned bank in Ukraine, where he supervised the digital transformation, cybersecurity and business continuity enhancement of the bank. From 2024 to 2025, he was the Chief Security Officer of BforeAI, a company that developed a service that predicts cyberattacks through AI. He holds an Executive MBA from INSEAD.
A distinguished legal expert in the field of technology and data protection, this male speaker brings a wealth of knowledge and practical experience to the forefront of ICT law discussions. With a Master’s degree in IP & IT Law, he has honed his expertise in the intricate intersection of intellectual property and information technology. Currently pursuing his PhD at Masaryk University, focusing on ICT Law, he continues to push the boundaries of legal scholarship in this rapidly evolving field. His academic pursuits are complemented by his professional role as the Data Protection and Cybersecurity Compliance Manager at Ströer Content GmbH, where he applies his theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges. His blend of academic rigor and industry experience positions him as a valuable voice in discussions on the legal implications of emerging technologies, data privacy regulations, and the future of ICT governance with a deep understanding of both the theoretical and practical aspects of technology law, especially on International Data Transfers and upcoming EU AI regulations.
Amila is an Engineer who is interested in Enterprise Middleware, Cloud Computing, Kubernetes, Identity Management & Security, API Management, Microservice, and Hardware integration.
Amila has more than ten years of technical experience across the entire software development lifecycle. Amila has helped to implement large API Management and IAM solutions for customers across the world.
Harald Roeder is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Censys, a leading company in the field of Attack Surface Management and Internet Intelligence. In his role, he supports customers in the D-A-CH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) as well as in Central Europe. Throughout his career in various positions in the IT, network, and IT security sectors, he has gained extensive expertise and experience. Censys offers advanced solutions for identifying and managing Internet risks, supported by continuous innovation and top-notch data collection.
Indy Dhiman is a seasoned cybersecurity practitioner specializing in healthcare and MedTech product security. With deep expertise in securing connected medical devices, cloud-integrated systems, and AI-enabled diagnostics. She has helped organizations build resilient, compliant, and innovation-ready healthcare technologies. Passionate about the intersection of patient safety, privacy, and emerging technologies, Indy advises on secure-by-design architecture, FDA cybersecurity readiness, and responsible AI adoption in regulated environments.
Jake Bernardes is a seasoned CISO with extensive experience spanning technical consultancy, advisory roles, and executive leadership. Throughout his career, Jake has worked and lived across the globe, amassing deep insights into building and scaling security programs for growth-stage and enterprise organizations alike. A proven expert in developing robust security and IT functions, Jake equally specializes in driving go-to-market strategies for security-focused products, particularly for international companies expanding into the U.S. market. His holistic approach to cybersecurity enables businesses to align their security posture with operational and strategic goals, ensuring resilience in today’s evolving threat landscape. Jake’s dedication to innovation and his practical understanding of security challenges make him a trusted partner to companies navigating complex regulatory environments and seeking scalable security solutions. He was an early adopter of many GRC solutions and have served in multiple customer advisory boards prior to joining Anecdotes, where he continues to lead with a vision of empowering organizations through smarter, data-driven compliance
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.
For over 40 years, Julia has been a noteworthy leader in the information security space. You may know her from her work at various financial institutions, telecommunications providers, media companies, charities, a big 4 consultancy, gambling, a government business and now the Travel Industry. Julia can also be credited with contributions to the industry as a speaker at many Global and UK based conferences, such as Infosec at Olympia / Earls Court, Pulse Conferences and at the Information Security Forum’s global congress. Julia tends to specialise in governance, policy, risk and the human aspects of information security.
Julia is passionate about Information Security and likes to have fun at work and home. Julia is now supporting Flight Centre’s corporate clients in all things infosec, now working 4 days a week, and frankly ready for ventures new in retirement.
Julia was a council member for the UK within the Information Security Forum (ISF) for 3 years. She sat on the committee of the British Computer Society (BCS) Information Security Specialist group for many years, and also sat on the Data Protection Expert Panel for the BCS
Jonathan is an experienced lawyer based at Punter Southall Law in London working on compliance & technology. He is also a Professor at Fordham Law School teaching a new post-graduate course on international compliance and a Director at L-EV8 working to increase cybersecurity skills on boards.
Jonathan’s professional practice includes advising organisations on risk and compliance across Europe. This includes work on:
Jonathan has handled legal matters in more than 60 countries. He has handled more than 250 data breaches and has worked extensively with technology legislation including GDPR, NIS2, DORA & the EU AI Act. He has conducted a wide range of investigations of various shapes and sizes, a request to appear before a UK Parliamentary enquiry and led clients through real and simulated bet-the-company situations.
Jonathan is also regarded as an acknowledged expert on AI and he currently serves on the New York State Bar Association’s AI Task Force looking at the impact of AI on law and regulation. Jonathan also sits on the Law Society AI Group.
Jonathan is a co-author of LexisNexis’ definitive work on technology law, “Managing Risk: Technology & Communications”. In addition to being a lawyer, Jonathan is a Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Marketing. He has spoken at conferences in the US, Japan, Korea, Canada, China, Brazil, Singapore, Vietnam, Mexico, the Middle East & across Europe.
Jonathan qualified as a lawyer in the UK in 1991 and has focused on technology and risk and governance matters for more than 25 years. Jonathan has been selected as one of the Thomson Reuters stand-out lawyers for 2024 – an honour bestowed on him every year since the survey began. Thomson Reuters has listed Jonathan as the 6th most influential figure in risk, compliance and fintech in the UK. Jonathan is listed as a Super Lawyer and has been listed in Legal Experts from 2002 to date.
Justin joined Risk Ledger after a career supporting the US Government in cybersecurity. He worked as a technical director for cybersecurity operations at the US Department of Defense (DoD), which included a secondment to the UK National Cyber Security Centre. Most recently, he advised senior executives of top global corporations and investment firms on enhancing their management of cyber risk.
An accomplished Information Security professional, with experience working across multiple sectors, and territories. Having responsibility for Global Information Security, strategically covering diverse business units across Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America. Having 25 years of professional experience in Information Security, IT Management, IT Security Management, and Enterprise Architecture has allowed the successful delivery of expansive projects through a combination of internal and outsourced approaches while aligning security strategies with regulatory frameworks; ensuring robust protections and fostering business growth. Experienced international speaker with the ability to in present technical material to technical and non-technical audiences. Specialising in the creation and delivery of interactive and engaging presentations.
Leila, currently, heads the Cyber Risk Management at Allianz Group, a global leader in insurance and asset management. With prior experience at SWIFT and EUROCLEAR, she has a strong understanding of the challenges faced by organisations in balancing cyber risk and compliance. With a PhD in physics and a background in teaching and research, she is a sought-after speaker on the topic of cyber security for executives. Additionally, her advocacy in the field of AI for good highlights her dedication to using technology for the greater good and promoting sustainable solutions to save the environment and species.
Matthias Muhlert exemplifies Information Security leadership with over 25 years of transformative contributions. His career is marked by a commitment to empowering teams, optimizing processes, and leveraging cutting-edge technology to ensure operational excellence and strategic alignment with business goals. Currently, as the “Cyber Chef for Pies, Pints, Pastries, Parties, and Pizza” at Dr. August Oetker KG and serving as ECSO CISO Ambassador for Germany as well as DACH Chapter lead, Matthias is dedicated to fortifying digital landscapes against evolving threats.
His journey includes leading global security initiatives, fostering resilient and agile security frameworks, and building robust relationships across organizational levels. Matthias’s expertise is validated by certifications such as ISO 27001 ISMS Manager, CISM, CISSP, and Certified Ethical Hacker. His roles have ranged from automotive CISO to spearheading IT security in banking, showcasing his ability to navigate the complexities of cybersecurity in diverse settings.
At Oetker-Group, Matthias is responsible for developing and setting security standards across all companies, orchestrating a group-wide security community, and devising comprehensive strategies for information and OT security. His tenure at HARIBO GmbH & Co. KG involved heading the information security management system, establishing a dynamic ISMS, and pioneering an AI decision model in collaboration with other companies. As CISO at Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG, he led local and global teams, introduced an information risk management methodology, and contributed significantly to international security standards.
Matthias’s earlier roles include leadership positions at HELLA Corporate Center GmbH (CISO), UniCredit Bank AG (VP Information Security), and Kabel Deutschland GmbH (Main Information Security Manager), where he developed and implemented robust IT and data management strategies, led significant security development projects, and facilitated compliance with international standards. His career also spans roles as a Senior IT Security Consultant and CERT Manager (European Space Agency) whilst working for Verizon Business EMEA and as the Head of Penetration Testing Department.
Matthias is also the author of Navigating the Cyber Maze: Insights and Humor on the Digital Frontier, further showcasing his ability to articulate complex topics and share his expertise with a broader audience.
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Martin joined Bridewell in 2021 and is responsible for leading the continued growth and development of Bridewell’s managed security portfolio, comprising of cyber threat intelligence, security operations (including our managed detection and response service), and incident response capabilities.
Martin has 20 years’ experience and a passion for inspiring, developing and delivering leading, client focused operational solutions across security, cloud, and network. Prior to joining Bridewell, he held other C-Suite roles where he was responsible for the strategic direction and service development within several service providers.
Michael is a technology leader with over 28 years of experience in guiding international public sector organizations, DAX 30 businesses, and mid-sized international firms through strategic technology initiatives. He is an expert in digitization and IT transformation and a thought leader in cyber security, organizational risk management, and IT compliance. He advises small and large enterprises ranging in size from 20 to 220,000 employees in the medical, pharmaceutical, biotech, translation, and manufacturing industries worldwide, just to name a few. Throughout his career Michael has led complex, diverse organizations toward enhanced operations while saving hundreds of millions in operating costs. He is passionate about mentorship, coaching, and removing cultural barriers. He was born in the USA, raised in Texas, and has travelled the world helping people maximize potential. Michael lives in Germany and is focused on family, volunteer work, and supporting a multitude of international clients at Hays.
Mike Villavicencio is Principal Security Sales Engineer at DataBee, bringing over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity innovation. He helps large enterprises modernize their security operations by building scalable, data-centric architectures that reduce risk and enable continuous compliance.
At DataBee, Mike works with Fortune 500 organizations to unify fragmented telemetry across cloud, infrastructure, and identity systems—creating a real-time security data fabric that supports continuous controls monitoring, threat detection, and compliance automation. His background spans technical sales, product development, and network operations at companies like LogRhythm and AT&T, giving him a unique ability to align technical depth with strategic business outcomes.
As a trusted advisor and pragmatic technologist, Mike brings a forward-looking perspective to the Innovator’s Panel—focused on what’s next in cybersecurity architecture, data strategy, and operational resilience.
Michael is a technical lead with Island, working with customers across EMEA and further afield to help them deploy and get the most out of their Enterprise Browser deployments. Prior to Island, Michael spent 3,5 years at Zscaler, 14 years at Blue Coat / Symantec / Broadcom and 8 years at Controlware. His roles spanned across consulting, product management, pre-sales and working in the Office of the CTO, where he specialized in SASE, SWG, cloud and network security solutions.
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.
Owanate is the founder of Bestman Solutions, a firm dedicated to helping leaders hire cyber security professionals. He advises CISOs and Executives on market factors that impact their growth plans and designs bespoke solutions to address this. Firmly embedded in the cyber security space, he possesses a global core network of well-respected and proven security specialists. Owanate has spent almost a decade recruiting in the Cyber Security field. Before this, he recruited Technology and Operational Risk specialists and successfully staffed a number of high profile banking regulatory programmes. He is also a keen industry speaker and writer for security associations and international publications. Outside of Security and staffing, Owanate is interested in all things Martial Arts.
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.
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.
With over a decade of expertise in digital branding and cybersecurity, I specialize in empowering organizations to protect and grow their digital presence. At CSC Digital Brand Services, I lead efforts in implementing cutting-edge brand management strategies, anti-counterfeit solutions, and secure digital infrastructure, ensuring businesses stay resilient in an evolving threat landscape.
A cornerstone of my career has been my dedication to customer relationship management (CRM) and service excellence. Guided by ITIL best practices, I’ve consistently driven client trust, loyalty, and measurable results. My ability to communicate fluently in Dutch, English, and German has further allowed me to cultivate and strengthen global client relationships, bridging cultural gaps and delivering tailored solutions.
Whether it’s building secure brand ecosystems or fostering partnerships across borders, I’m passionate about driving innovation, trust, and growth in every endeavor.
Qasim Raza is an accomplished Technology Programme Delivery Lead at Barclays, with over 15 years of experience across the IT and Financial Services sectors. His expertise lies in leading complex technology programmes, driving Digital Transformation, and implementing Strategic Technology Solutions within highly regulated environments.
Qasim began his career in engineering as a Database Engineer at Capgemini, later progressing to lead Deloitte’s Microsoft Technical Support team for external audits. His journey into Financial Services has seen him evolve from a Technology Risk Manager to a Senior Leadership role at Barclays, where he now leads the delivery of major technology initiatives across Infrastructure Services.
His core areas of expertise include Cloud Migration strategy, Cyber Remediation, IT Audit and Compliance, and Regulatory Transformation. He has successfully delivered technology programmes with budgets of up to £20 million, including workplace and collaboration tools deployed to over 400+ employees. Qasim is known for his ability to manage global teams, engage senior stakeholders including CIOs and Audit Partners, and deliver results in high-pressure, high-impact environments.
Beyond his professional commitments, Qasim served on the Advisory Committee for AI 2030, contributing to conversations around responsible and innovative technology adoption. He is driven by a passion for helping people and championing technical innovation. Outside of work, he is an avid hiker and runner, having recently completed the UK’s Three Peaks Challenge within 24 hours.
Quentyn Taylor is Director of Information Security at Canon Europe, Middle East and Africa. Using the power of stories and his own experience of testing products to destruction; Quentyn has embraced building business relationships across the world whilst driving Canon’s strategy and educating business customers to minimise their security risk. Before joining Canon, Quentyn has worked in a variety of industries such as Internet service providers as well as startup businesses.
Raghu Nandakumara is Head of Industry Solutions at Illumio, the Zero Trust Segmentation company. Based in London, UK, Raghu is responsible for helping customers and prospects across a variety of industries build resilience and accelerate Zero Trust outcomes with Zero Trust Segmentation.
Previously, Raghu spent 15 years at Citibank, where he held a number of network security operations and engineering roles. Most recently, he served as a Senior Vice President, where he was responsible for defining strategy, engineering, and delivery of solutions to secure Citi’s private, public, and hybrid cloud environments. Raghu holds an undergraduate degree in mathematics and computer science from the University of Cambridge, and a master’s degree in advanced computing from Imperial College London.
Ralf is connected to the most important Distributors / Channel Partners / End Customer in CE and known as a trusted advisor. He has a solid understanding of solutions and measurement and strong strategic commercial skills and highly organised and able to manage multiple projects and priorities.
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.
Reena’s career experience includes working across several areas of IT and information security which has provided her a hands-on technical and strategic view. Her specialisms include security leadership in cyber defence, cyber incident response and resilience, supply chain security and organisational security strategy development. Her approach is led by a core understanding of business risks and strategy which enables her to tailor security outcomes to support the achievement of business objectives. Career experience includes professional services, consultancy, and industry positions specialising in the financial services and energy sectors. Most recently Reena led the establishment of a security function covering all capabilities in a financial services firm as the Head of Information Security. Reena specialises in security transformation scenarios that involve root cause analysis, setting security strategy, establishing structure, promoting collaboration, and garnering support from Boards and Executive Committees. Reena is proudly female, ethnic, comes from a working-class socio-economic background and a working parent. Having a diverse background has enabled her to set-up diverse teams very naturally with a focus on providing equity to all and celebrating everyone’s individuality. Reena is passionate about collaborative leadership and growing careers through providing opportunities, learning and development and support along the way. She has actively mentored many individuals prior to them working in the industry and during their careers. This is something she is particularly passionate about having come from a background where access to growth and career opportunities wasn’t always straightforward.
Dr Leivesley, sally@newrisk.com works on generic solutions to catastrophic risks to critical infrastructure across all disciplines and contributes practical applications to government policy and business. She has been a Panel adviser to for the British IET and CPNI supported publication for Cyber Security in the Built Environment.
As an Advisor to companies and governments on protection of people and infrastructure and strategies for security and business Dr Leivesley has worked across industry sectors gas and petrochemicals; power distribution; hazardous goods transportation by rail; underground and aboveground rail; underground mines; bulk shipping and banks.
As an international media commentator she has commentated for BBC World Service and other news outlets on extreme threats – Chinese spy balloon over USA nuclear missile site, uranium package at London Heathrow airport, cyber; terrorism; aviation losses; nuclear reactor explosions; Kabul 2021 evacuation; South China Sea; Polonium-210 and Novichok poisonings, Beslan siege; Iran; DPRK; USA Presidential security abroad; Covid-19, unexplained incidents such as MH370 and chemical incidents.
Dr Leivesley has held international scientific meetings on issues of catastrophic risk including risks of emerging nuclear weapons, infrastructure resilience including cyber, Covid-19 solutions and hazardous near-earth objects.
She was director of two disaster recovery units in Australia (weather and chemical incidents) and trained by British Home Office as Scientific Advisor holding a Cold War appointment as on all aspects of nuclear war.
PhD London University; Member of the Register of Security Engineers and Specialists RSES; International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigator; Royal United Services Institute for Defence Studies, and the British Information Assurance Advisory Council Community.
Sam is the Chief Analyst at Sibylline and a seasoned geopolitical expert. His research has been widely published and focuses on great power relations and the changing world order. Prior to joining Sibylline, he was the Head of the Adarga Research Institute, Founder of the Evenstar Institute, and a Managing Director at Kroll.
A specialist on China, he lived in Asia for a decade and was a Legislative Fellow on Chinese trade policy in the US Senate. A graduate of Oxford University and Cass Business School, he also served as an intelligence officer in the British Army. Sam is passionate about using data and technology to provide insights into the biggest geopolitical issues of our time.
Sandip Wadje is Managing Director and Global Head of Emerging Technology Risks at BNP Paribas since 2017 where he is focused on governance and oversight of emerging technology domains such as cloud, artificial intelligence, digital assets, and quantum. Sandip also leads group-wide oversight on all aspects of “outside-in” intelligence collection with a particular focus on external attack surface, geopolitical risks, social media liquidity risk, cyber-posture of corporate clients and emerging threats such as deep fakes or synthetic identities. Sandip also represents the bank at various external forums. Sandip has been a member of European Cybercrime Centres (EC3) Financial Services Advisory Group since September 2017 and is also co-chair of European Financial Roundtable (EFR) Cyber Experts Group since February 2020. EFR comprises of 25 leading Financial Institutions in the UK & Europe and is represented by Chairman / CEO’s of the participating institutions. He has over 24 years of experience in cybersecurity, operational risk, IT risk, internal controls, and compliance. Sandip has a hands on technology background and his previous stints include BT Global Services, RiskIQ, SecureWorks, KPMG, JPMorgan Chase, and Deloitte.
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.
Stephen is an information and cyber security practitioner, and international speaker with 20+ years of experience working for global firms across financial services, healthcare, and defence. Stephen has held senior group level positions at firms including HSBC, RBS, GSK, and Siemens with experience of global regulatory and cyber security frameworks to drive execution and implementation for the management of risks to support business strategies especially as technology and business models are changing at pace. Stephen is passionate about people and shares his knowledge and experience by coaching and mentoring senior leaders, and young people to achieve their potential. He believes people come into the workplace to do their best work, so leaders need to provide a positive empowered culture allowing teams to thrive and deliver the best outcomes through people, process, and technology. He contributes to Cyber Security community as Chairman of Club-CISO advisory board by engaging with 500+ global CISO executives on important matters affecting cyber security and risk leaders and their organisations. He supports the wider industry and academia through his board membership of Research Institute for Sociotechnical Cyber Security (RISCS), and advisory member of ISC2 UK cyber security council. Stephen is former Chairman of White Hat Ball which is a Cyber Security charity supporting the amazing work performed by NSPCC Childline in the protection of vulnerable young people. Stephen’ current role is Chief Information Security Officer – EMEA & APJ at Cognizant Technology Services, where he is an amazing team of global business information security officers protecting top tier companies from cyber risks covering UKI, EMEA, APAC, India, Australia across all industry verticals. As one of the largest global professional services companies Cognizant help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences so they can stay ahead in our fast-changing world.
Sudha is the founding member of Post quantum working group at FSISAC and specialises in financial sector Cryptography focused architectures such as digital assets, confidential compute and post quantum cryptography. Experienced visionary with a demonstrated history of building high performing teams that deliver mission-critical results for financial industry risk reduction. A people focused leader with ultimate focus on results in production through inspirational approaches. Ability to leverage strong understanding on complex business, technical and risk baselines and apply quantitative techniques to collaboratively create solutions to business problems. Deep expertise in building measurable and scalable ROI focused risk remediation strategies, operating models in financial space to prepare the industry and my current enterprise towards the next digital readiness.
I am an author, speaker, advisor, and board member in the field of cybersecurity and AI. I created the DIE Triad and the Cyber Defense Matrix, which are widely adopted mental models that help organizations define, align, and optimize their security strategy. I have presented at multiple conferences and corporate events and have published several articles on topics pertaining to resiliency, artificial intelligence, and automation. I am passionate about advancing the knowledge and practice of cybersecurity and empowering others to achieve their strategic goals.
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Tabatha von Kölichen is Regional Sales Director for DACH and Central Europe at Censys. She has extensive international sales and channel experience with various IT manufacturers in France, Germany and Eastern Europe. Over the last 30 years, she has specialized in building up two-tier distribution for companies such as Newbridge, Mitel, Juniper, Meru, Fortinet and Cambium.
Tim has worked in cyber security for over 20 years with a career spanning nuclear, charity, FS and consulting. He has held multiple CISO and deputy CISO roles as well as hands on cyber roles. Tim is an active supporter of the security community, including a recent talk at B-Sides London. He is currently Director – Cyber Services at BSS, a role which includes leading the Cyber3RM business-line.
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
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