UK & Ireland CISO Executive Summit

Discover strategies for personal and professional growth and learn how wellbeing can enhance leadership effectiveness and drive transformative results. 

Join us to discuss:

• Understand the importance of wellbeing among executives
• Learn how bold actions can help CISOs overcome self-limiting beliefs and build the confidence needed to navigate complex business challenges.
• Discover how good mental health can impact teams and fuel effective leadership.

CISOs and executives have a unique opportunity to motivate their people by leveraging a combination of art and science. The art taps into the emotional side of motivation, the science relies on data and evidence. Both combined allow CIOs to create a holistic approach to motivation, fostering a highly motivated and engaged workforce. This session shows you how.

Cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated and pervasive, making conventional TPRM approaches like questionnaires inadequate. AI/ML and threat intelligence have the potential to transform TPRM, as well as extending into 4th, 5th parties and beyond. Leveraging key insights can help CISOs stay ahead of evolving risks and enhance security programs, even with limited resources.

Join this session to discuss:

• Practical strategies for leveraging threat intelligence in TPRM
• Critical alignment of people and process elements with advanced technologies
• Acting on useful insights and data to manage supply chain risk

Not If, When! The rise of complex supply chains has heightened the vulnerability many organisations. To combat these threats, the concept of a "minimum viable company" (MVC) has emerged to ensure business continuity after an attack. Douglas Weekes will share insights from Sainsbury’s journey to create a modern cyber resilience response through the innovative concept of a Minimum Viable Company (MVC).

This session will explore the following: 

• Discuss the value of adopting an MVC approach to ensure business continuity during cyber disruptions
• Learn how to adopt an MVC concept by streamlining processes and optimizing supply chains
• Understand how far Sainsbury’s is along this journey and how they reached this level of maturity. Gain exclusive insights into the milestones, challenges, and successes that have defined their path to cyber resilience

As cyber threats, emerging technologies, and evolving regulations redefine the digital landscape, the CISO role is transforming. With cybersecurity now a cornerstone of business strategy, CISOs are expanding their influence, shaping organisational priorities, and contributing to broader objectives. 

Join us for a session that delves into the evolving responsibilities of the CISO, where we will:

• Highlight potential future scenarios and anticipate changes to the CISO role in light of evolving regulations and digital advancements, from compliance and data privacy to AI
• Discuss how compliance and changing organisational structures are shifting accountability and redefining the CISO remit
• Explore how cybersecurity leadership can address challenges by aligning with business values and centering security at the heart of the business

It is crucial to adopt inclusive language that attracts a diverse workforce. By altering the language and phrasing we use, we can demystify cybersecurity, making it more accessible to a broader audience and ultimately improving security awareness and culture. Dr. Joseph Da Silva will share insights from his research on the pervasive masculinity within the cybersecurity industry and its impact on the sector.

Join us to: 

• Discover how inclusive language and metaphors can break down barriers and foster a welcoming environment in cybersecurity
• Learn how making the field more appealing to a broader audience can enhance security cultures and bridge talent gaps
• Gain actionable insights into strategies you can implement today to promote diversity and inclusion within your organisation