Cloud & Cyber Security Expo Day 2 Highlights
Mastering your strategy: From Assurance to Risk Management to NIST Compliance
Gareth Packham, Director of Information Security & Data Protection - Save the Children International
This session explored how modernising network security and global infrastructure enabled organisations to overcome geographic barriers, access top talent, and securely support employees with cloud and on-premises applications. Attendees gained insights into enhancing productivity and user experience while leveraging technology to empower a globally distributed workforce.
Global Talent: How Secure Access, Network Modernisation, and Zero Trust Empowers Organisations and Employees to Reach Further
Richard Davis, Head of Cyber Security Strategy EMEA - Netskope
This session examined how global infrastructure and modern network security helped organisations access worldwide talent and securely support employees with cloud and on-premises tools. Attendees learned how to boost productivity, improve user experience, and leverage technology to build a future that empowers a distributed workforce.
Big Data, Bigger Defence: How to Leverage Data for Cybersecurity Transformation
Geoff Briggs, Technical Director of Cybersecurity - HSBC
This session explored how organisations leveraged big data to strengthen cybersecurity, build data-driven defences, and extract actionable insights from massive data streams. Attendees examined the role of AI in SOC operations and learned how to future-proof their security posture against evolving threats.
Putting People First: An Employee-Centric Approach to Cybersecurity
Sudarshan Ratnavelu, Former Head of Cybersecurity - Lloyds Banking Group
Giles Thornton, Head of Information Security - The Premier League
Corinne Linskell, Cyber Safety Awareness Lead - QBE Insurance
Purav Desai, M365 Incident Responder - Financial Services
Greg Tomchick, Partner & CEO - The Connected Mindset
Paul Holland, Head of Research - Security Forum
This session explored how educating employees on cybersecurity helped organisations bridge the gap between people and technology. Attendees learned how to foster a tech-focused culture and integrate internal security training to strengthen their security posture and address foundational vulnerabilities.
Unmasking Hidden Risks: The Essential Guide to Supply Chain Security Assurance
Andy Simpson, CISO - Houses of Parliament Restoration & Renewal
This presentation tackled the critical yet often overlooked challenges of supply chain security in our interconnected business world. Through analysis of recent high-profile compromises, Andy explored practical strategies for identifying and mitigating risks across global supply networks, from software supply chains to third-party vendor management.
Strengthening the Weak Link: Enhancing Your Cybersecurity Posture Through Effective Employee Engagement
Fene Osakwe, Multi Award Winning Cyber Leader & Board member - Forbes Technology Council
Human error remains a top cybersecurity risk—even with the strongest infrastructure. This session revealed how organisations can transform employees from potential vulnerabilities into powerful allies. Through real-world examples and practical strategies, attendees explored how to build a culture of ongoing cyber awareness using behavioural psychology, gamification, and internal champions. The focus: driving lasting engagement, reducing risk, and strengthening cyber resilience from within.
Cyber Talent Reimagined: How Diverse Paths Build a More Adaptive Workforce
Illyana Mullens, Founder - WiTCH
Valentina Coppola, Third Party Security Management Specialist - TikTok
Emma Mackenzie, Information Security Governance Specialist - Abrdn
This panel explored the evolving cybersecurity talent landscape and how diverse career paths fostered adaptability and innovation. Attendees learned how reimagining talent pipelines and embracing inclusivity empowered organisations to tackle complex threats and thrive in a constantly changing environment.
Cultivating a security-conscious culture without undermining employee morale
Javvad Malik, Lead Security Awareness Advocate - KnowBe4
This session featured KnowBe4's Javvad Malik, who explored how organisations balanced strong cybersecurity with a positive workplace culture. Attendees learned innovative strategies to promote security awareness without fear-based tactics or overly restrictive measures.
The Implications of AI in a Modern Defence Strategy
Chas Chawson, CTO Security - Sumologic
Bogdan Kireeve, Senior Solutions Engineer - Sumologic
This session featured Sumo Logic discussing how adversaries weaponised generative AI and the impact on modern defence strategies. Attendees gained insights into the challenges and opportunities AI presented in cybersecurity and how organisations could adapt to protect their digital assets against evolving threats.
The Future of Secure Development: AI + Static Analysis for Smarter (Shift-Left) Security
Nitin Nayar, Head of Solutions Engineering, EMEA - Semgrep
Kenichi Shibata, Cloud Native Architect - Esure
This session examined how combining Large Language Models with traditional static analysis enhanced application security. Attendees learned how AI-powered tools reduced false positives, improved accuracy, and accelerated secure development. The discussion also explored the future of AI-driven security in autonomously detecting and remediating threats.
Data Resiliency in the Cloud: Who’s Responsible for What?
Jarrod Silver, Senior Product Manager - CrashPlan
This session featured CrashPlan exploring the Shared Responsibility Model and clarifying the roles of cloud providers and customers in data protection. Attendees learned about critical gaps in backup, recovery, and compliance, and gained strategies to strengthen data resilience and reduce risk in cloud environments.
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