Cybersecurity Speakers in Britain

Zoe Kleinman is the BBC's first ever Technology Editor, appointed to the role in 2021. With over 20years broadcasting experience, Zoe has spent most of her career as a specialist presenter andreporter covering all areas of the tech agenda. She has also presented BBC Radio's PM Programme From gadgets and games to cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, she makes tech newsaccessible to a mainstream audience of millions across national and international BBC Radio, TVand online outlets including Radio 4's Today programme, BBC World TV and the UK's mostwatched news shows. Zoe has raced drones in the Nevada desert, taken a backseat drive in a driverless car, spent thenight in a house full of robots and climbed Mount Everest in Virtual Reality. She's reported on the highs and lows of Bitcoin, the gender bias in Silicon Valley, Facebook'sCambridge Analytica scandal, and her exclusive reports about the parents whose childrenaccidentally spend thousands of pounds inside video and mobile games was discussed by politicians and led to a parliamentary committee hearing on gaming and gambling. Zoe's wider journalistic skills are hugely respected across the BBC and in 2020 Zoe was asked towork as a senior journalist on the BBC News team covering the Covid-19 pandemic. A confident and entertaining speaker who is in demand as a host, chair, panellist and lecturer,Zoe's expertise and knowledge of the tech sector is brought to life by her engaging style. Hernetworking skills and ability to engage with people from all walks of life ensure many repeatbookings.

Jeremy White is a public speaker, moderator and Senior Innovation Editor of Wired, the influential technology and trends magazine that covers the innovations and businesses building the future. In charge of analysing and identifying emerging trends and technological shifts that will affect both consumers and businesses, Jeremy is an expert speaker in a multitude of subjects from Internet of Things to AI, smart homes to cyber security, autonomous cars to innovation in the financial sector. At Wired, Jeremy is tasked with evaluating products and technology at the cutting edge of innovation, from wearables to supercars, architecture to autonomous cars. His expansive knowledge of the product world and forecasting design and tech trends has resulted in him being commissioned for consultancy services to some of the world"s largest consumer brands onindustrial design and user experience.

Ritesh is a Co-Founder at Infynit - Humanising Credit and Credit Cards, he is a Former COO at HSBC. He built and led the Digital CoE at Maersk where he planned and implemented the recovery from the most significant cyber incident in the industry.

Rohit Kumar Nahar is an accomplished IT Security & Cybersecurity professional with 14+ years of experience in Risk Management, Control Assurance, and Cloud Security. He specializes in ERP platforms like SAP ECC, HANA, and Oracle, as well as non-ERP systems, focusing on information security and compliance. Rohit has a strong track record of enhancing security policies, procedures, and governance to ensure robust data protection. Recognized for his commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility, Rohit stays up to date with evolving cybersecurity standards, ensuring consistent security across cloud and non-cloud environments. His expertise in risk assessment and control assurance has helped organizations maintain high-security standards. With his goal-focused approach and deep cybersecurity knowledge, he aims to contribute to a secure and compliant business environment.

Sarah Armstrong-Smith is a cybersecurity expert renowned for her role as Chief Security Advisor at Microsoft since 2020. With a career marked by leadership at The London Stock Exchange Group and Fujitsu, she specializes in business resilience, crisis management, and enterprise cybersecurity. Recognized as one of the UK’s Most Influential Tech Leaders by ComputerWeekly, Sarah is a sought-after speaker globally, addressing audiences on digital transformation, cloud adoption, and effective crisis management. Her expertise spans major cybersecurity incidents like the Millennium Bug, showcasing her resilience and professionalism under pressure. Author of ‘Effective Crisis Management’ and ‘Understand the Cyber Attacker Mindset,’ Sarah educates on critical cybersecurity topics. Named a Top 30 Female Cybersecurity Leader and finalist for Cyber Citizen of the Year, she continues to shape cybersecurity practices worldwide.

Nizam Abdul Khadar is a seasoned architect with extensive experience in building scalable products across E-commerce, Travel, and Fin-Tech domains. As a Product Architect, he specializes in designing high-performance, resilient systems and solving complex technical challenges.

Passionate about knowledge sharing, Nizam actively mentors professionals and delivers tech talks on cloud computing, security, software development, and architectural best practices. His insights help organizations navigate the complexities of modern product development while fostering innovation and collaboration.

Believing in the power of shared learning, Nizam is committed to inspiring professionals and shaping the future of technology by contributing to the evolving landscape of product architecture and development.

Mark Cross is the 2025 European Business Analyst of the Year and a globally respected cybersecurity and business transformation consultant, educator, and international speaker. With over 25 years of experience spanning business analysis, architecture, and engineering, Mark helps organizations align secure delivery with strategic business outcomes—reducing rework, de-risking transformation, and embedding resilience into change initiatives.

Creator of the Three Steps Left framework, he equips teams to adopt a practical, secure-by-design mindset that integrates cybersecurity into everyday delivery rather than treating it as an afterthought.

A passionate advocate for neurodiversity in the workplace, Mark draws on his lived experience as an autistic professional to champion the creative power of diverse thinking. His signature theme, “Superconnections,” explores how cognitive diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and learning.

Mark chairs the IIBA Cyber Special Interest Group and collaborates with BCS, CIISec, and CyBOK to advance responsible innovation and cybersecurity practices worldwide.

Maman Ibrahim is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of international experience in cybersecurity, digital risk, and assurance across highly regulated industries including pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and financial services. He has led global cybersecurity governance, risk, and compliance initiatives, helping organisations embed cyber resilience at the core of their business and technology strategies.

Maman is known for guiding boards and executive teams in translating complex regulatory and cyber risk requirements into practical, value-driven approaches that enhance trust, strengthen operational resilience, and enable secure digital transformation. His expertise spans cyber risk management, security governance, assurance, and building high-performing security cultures.

A trusted advisor to senior leadership, Maman brings a business-first mindset to cybersecurity, enabling organisations to view cyber risk not as a constraint, but as a strategic opportunity to drive confidence, innovation, and sustainable growth in an increasingly digital and interconnected world.