Leaders Summit

CYBER LEADERS' SUMMIT - Financial Services

28 January 2025 - Hilton bankside, LONDON

 

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Our Cyber Leaders' Summits are private, invite-only events for selected senior cyber leaders, decision-makers and budget-holders.

We have shaken up the typical industry event format and focussed on creating value for our audience by facilitating meaningful connections, engaging cross-industry discussions, and high-level networking.

Our summits give you the opportunity to network with senior peers in a relaxed, private environment, hear and learn from the most influential members of the cyber community, and provide a platform to engage in pre-qualified meetings with leading solution providers.

 

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Who's it for?

Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Information Officer, VP/Director/Head of:

• Information Security, Cyber Security, IT, Cyber Defense, Security Operations, Incident Response, 
Security Architecture, Threat Intelligence, Pen Testing 

Financial Services | Banks | Insurance | Crypto

 

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What to expect on the day

 

Agenda

08:00 Registration Opens: Breakfast, Meet & Greet
08:45 - 9:00

Clarion Events and Chair's Formal Welcome

09:00 - 09:40

OPENING PANEL DISCUSSION

 

The Current Cyber Landscape: Trends, Challenges & Opportunities Shaping 2025

 

    • What were the trends and learnings from 2024?
    • What new attack vectors are set to dominate 2025?
    • How can organisations turn cybersecurity from a cost into a competitive advantage?

 

Moderator: Chrisi Baetz, CISO

Vladimir Krupnov, Threat Intelligence Lead, Revolut

Zahraa Murtaza, Senior VIce President - Agile Coach, BNY

Ben Trethowan, CISO, Brit Insurance

Invited: Alex M2, Finance Sector Lead, NCSC

09:40 - 10:10

PANEL DISCUSSION

 

Conquering Compliance Challenges in 2025: DORA, Third-Party Risk, and Cyber Resilience

 

  • What to expect from evolving regulations like DORA across the UK and EU
  • How to ensure compliance and strengthen security across your third-party vendor landscape.
  • How to turn regulatory compliance into a strategic advantage for business growth

 

Adam McElroy, Group Head of Cyber Risk, Bank of Ireland

Praveen Singh, Head of IT Risk & Cybersecurity, ICBC Bank

10:10 - 10:20
Keynote

TEA & COFFEE BREAK

10:20 - 11:20
Keynote

Peer-to-Peer Roundtable Discussions

 

  • Building Cyber Resilience for 2025
  • Navigating the Complexities of Compliance
  • How to Manage the Risks that Come with AI
  • Future-Proofing Identity and Access Management
  • Communicating Cyber Risk Effectively to the Board
  • Strengthening Cybersecurity Culture Across Global Teams
11:20 - 11:30

TEA & COFFEE BREAK

11:30 - 13:00

1-2-1 Meetings & Networking

12:45 - 13:45

LUNCH 

13:45 - 14:20

KEYNOTE + Q&A

 

Lost in Translation: How the CISO for a Global Business Deciphers Cybersecurity for the Board

 

  • What information should be presented to the board and why?
  • How can you educate and inform the board at the same time?
  • A dive into what a CISO of distributed federated businesses presents.

 

Hosed by: Chris Gunner, CISO, Pepper Financial Group

14:20 - 14:50
Fireside Chat

FIRESIDE CHAT

 

Taking a Seat at the Table: How to Ensure Cyber is High on the Business Agenda

 

  • What does the board really want from cybersecurity leaders?
  • Crafting your CISO persona to align with business priorities
  • Building trust: How to position cybersecurity as a business enabler, not just a cost

 

Moderator: Jessica Figueras, Co-Founder, CxB - Cyber Governance for Boards

Russell Favell, Head of Information Security, Salary Finance

Hazel McPherson, CISO, Ayvens

14:50 - 15:20

CASE STUDY

 

Culture is King: How to Build and Harness a Strong Cybersecurity Culture

 

  • Measuring cybersecurity culture: What’s working and what’s not?
  • The strategic benefits of enhancing cybersecurity culture
  • Avoiding the pitfalls: How to build a strong culture without alienating employees

 

Moderator: Sarah Janes, Owner & CEO, Layer8

Guillaume Ehny, CISO, Kroo Bank

Lesley Charteris, Cybersecurity Human Factors Manager, Canopius Group

15:20 - 15:30

TEA & COFFEE BREAK

15:30 - 17:00

1-2-1 Meetings & Networking

17:00 - 18:00

Peer-to-peer Roundtable Discussions

 

  • Mitigating Third-Party and Supply Chain RisksA Zero Trust Approach to Digital Identity
    • Maximising the Benefits of AI in Cybersecurity
    • Crafting a Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan
  • Operationalising Zero Trust in Financial Services
  • Enhancing Mental Health and Reducing Burnout in Cybersecurity Teams
  • The Intersection of Cybersecurity and ESG: A Strategic Opportunity
18:00 - 19:30

Chair's Closing Remarks

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Evening Reception

 

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