Speakers

Thomas Clayton, UK Head of Cyber, Zurich UK

Thomas joined Zurich in 2013 and leads the UK Cyber Underwriting team, as well as continuing to underwrite global risks in the London market. He is the former chair of the International Underwriting Association’s Cyber Committee, and he regularly contributes to industry media including The Insurance Age, The Chartered Insurance Institute Journal, The Telegraph and... various Cyber Conferences.more

Steve Davies, Head of Cyber Security, DLA Piper

As the Head of Cyber Security at DLA Piper, I lead a global team of security professionals who are responsible for protecting the firm's data, systems, and reputation from cyber threats. With over 10 years of experience in the information security field, I have successfully developed and executed cybersecurity strategies and initiatives that align with the firm's... business objectives and risk appetite.

My core competencies include security architecture, engineering, and operations, as well as crisis management, compliance, and vulnerability management. I have in-sourced Security Operations, established Security Engineering capabilities, and driven vulnerability management processes across the firm. I have also implemented SIEM solutions, intrusion detection systems, and technical guardrails for public cloud adoption, leveraging my expertise in Cloud Security and SABSA. My mission is to foster a culture of security excellence and resilience, and to enable the firm to deliver innovative and secure solutions to its clients.more

Spencer Scott, Head of Information Security, RPC

Cybersecurity & Technology Leader with 25+ years of IT experience and 18+ years specializing in cyber risk and resilience for global enterprises. I have worked in multiple sectors across the UK, USA, Australia and Mexico, help organisations build adaptive defense capabilities that fuel growth rather than restrict it. I bridge the gap between complex technical... threats and actionable boardroom decisions. more

Nathan Hayes, Director of IT, Three Crowns LLP

Nathan Hayes is a seasoned IT executive with over 25 years of experience turning technology into a strategic enabler in the legal sector. He is currently Director of IT at Three Crowns LLP, where he oversees global IT operations and strategy and leads a team across offices in the US, UK, Europe, and Asia. Previously, as International IT Director at Osborne Clarke... LLP, he led a transition to a cloud-first, mobile-enabled infrastructure and aligned technology with business goals to improve efficiency. Known for driving innovation and security, he has spearheaded large-scale IT transformations and championed advancements in cybersecurity and information governance.more

Holly-Jane Grayling, Director of SHIELD, The Cognitive Security Institute

Holly-Jane Grayling is a cyber security culture and awareness specialist and Director of SHIELD (Security & Human Insight for Educating Leaders on Defence) at the Cognitive Security Institute — a registered US charitable nonprofit organisation . She brings more than ten years’ experience across learning, behaviour change and service improvement, including... over six years in cyber security, supporting global organisations with workforces ranging from 3,000 to more than 145,000 people. Her work connects behavioural science with the realities of organisational life, helping people recognise risks, make informed decisions and work securely. At CSI, Holly-Jane leads a global human cyber risk practitioner community, the development of AI Cognitive Defence for Organisations and created the Human Risk Decision System, an evidence-led approach to assessing human risk and deciding where to intervene. An experienced speaker and facilitator, she makes complex subjects accessible, engaging and practical, giving attendees ideas that they can apply in their own organisations.more