Archive: Speakers

John Callagy is a forward-thinking strategist within the cybersecurity and fraud prevention sector, distinguished for his expertise in tech marketing and his adeptness in cultivating thriving communities. Since assuming the role of Head of Strategy at the Cyber and Fraud […]

Cheryl Torano is the Business Development Manager for Abertay cyberQuarter. Her current role began in 2021 and is funded through Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish Government. Cheryl graduated from Abertay’s Ethical Hacking programme in 2017 having undertaken an accelerated BSc […]

Dr Cade Wells is a Chartered Engineer with over 20 years’ experience in the research and development of electronic systems. He is the Business Development Director at CENSIS and is also the lead for IoT cyber security and resilience activities.  […]

Kirsten Urquhart BEM is the Chief Executive at Scotland’s national youth information and citizenship charity, Young Scot. As an ambassador for Young Scot, Kirsten is a passionate advocate for young people in Scotland. She drives the strategic vision of the […]

Steph has a diverse background ranging from astrophysics to genomics in academia and film & TV to dance in the arts and the third sector. A project and programme management professional with extensive experience in the data and AI space, […]

Emma is CEO of IASME, an organisation that delivers accessible cyber security certification for organisations of all sizes via a large network of trusted Certification Bodies.  IASME is the UK Government’s sole delivery partner for their Cyber Essentials scheme.  Emma is also Founder and Manager of the UK Cyber Security Forum, a not-for-profit organisation leading an initiative to train unemployed neurodivergent adults in cyber security and supporting them to find employment.  In 2019 Emma was awarded an MBE for services to cyber security.

Kirstie is a cyber security education and communication professional, and Project Manager at Digital Skills Education. She empowers people with the knowledge and skills to get the most out of technology – at home, in the workplace, or at school. […]

Chris is a Director of Empowering You, the leadership, diversity and inclusion specialists responsible for the “Empowering Women to Lead Cyber Security” initiative. Chris is a firm believer in the capacity of authentic and diverse leadership to drive sustainable cultural […]

Dr Natalie Coull is the Head of Division of Cybersecurity at Abertay University, and Director of their NCSC recognised Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education (ACE-CSE gold award). Natalie was responsible for developing their bachelors in Digital Forensics […]