Aspire Cyber Summit 26 Programme

Keynote Speaker: The Human Attack Surface: Behaviour, AI and Cybercrime in a Digital World

Professor Mary Aiken
World-Leading Cyberpsychologist

As a world-leading cyberpsychologist and advisor to industry, governments, and agencies such as Europol and INTERPOL, Professor Mary Aiken explores how AI, emerging technologies and cybercrime are reshaping trust, decision-making and human behaviour. This thought-provoking keynote will challenge conventional thinking and provide a unique perspective on the human factors shaping the digital world and the challenges organisations must prepare for in the years ahead.

Real World Lessons in Resilience

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Hear directly from an organisation that has navigated real world technology and cyber security challenges. This session will explore the decisions, obstacles and lessons learned along the way, providing practical insight into building resilience, managing risk and delivering successful outcomes. A candid discussion designed to share experiences that delegates can apply within their own organisations.

Inside the SOC: Behind the Scenes of Modern Cyber Defence

Bob McKay, Cyber and Infosec Director
Jamie Egglestone, Security Operations Lead
Marc Thomas, Cyber Solutions & Incident Response Lead

Cyber security is no longer just about prevention. Organisations must be prepared to detect, respond and recover when incidents occur. This session will examine the realities of modern cyber resilience, the challenges security teams face, and the practical strategies organisations are adopting to strengthen preparedness, improve visibility and reduce risk in an increasingly complex threat landscape.

Headline Speaker: Understanding Today's Threat Actors

Professor Victoria Baines
Former Head of Strategy at Europol's European Cybercrime Centre and Former Trust & Safety Manager at Facebook

Drawing on experience from Europol, Facebook and international law enforcement, Professor Victoria Baines provides a unique perspective on the people, motivations and methods behind modern cyber crime. This session will examine the tactics organisations are facing today, the trends shaping future threats and the practical lessons leaders can take away to strengthen preparedness and resilience.

Headline Speaker: Cyber Attacks, AI and Digital Deception in Action

Tobias Schroedel
Cyber Security Expert, Live Hacker, Author and Television Presenter

Known for his engaging mix of live hacking, cyber security expertise and humour, Tobias Schroedel brings cyber attacks to life through live demos, real world attack scenarios and practical examples. From social engineering to a live visit of the darkweb and from ransomware negotiations to AI empowered deepfakes, this highly interactive session will reveal how attackers exploit technology, AI and human behaviour, offering memorable insight into the techniques and tactics used by modern cyber criminals. 

Preparing for the Next Cyber Challenge

Interactive Audience Session