Anya Bridges Cyber Security Apprentice Bob's Business

Anya is a  cyber security technician currently studying her level 3 apprenticeship, currently working at Bob's Business sending out thousands of phishing emails a month globally and helping companies big and small understand their cyberculture.

Anya also volunteers with the Yorkshire Cyber Security Cluster as a tech admin, helping the behind-the-scenes of our monthly webinars, meetings, and many projects flow smoothly, while expanding my knowledge and network at the same time.

Another passion of Anya’s is filling the skills gap that we have in the industry, she became a STEM ambassador in 2021, enabling her to work with young people and hopefully inspire the next generation of tech whizzes.

Catherine Chapman Journalist and Speaker

Catherine Chapman is an independent journalist and public speaker who specialises in cybersecurity, technology, and digital culture. She is a founding board member for the Manchester-based skills and diversity group, The InfoSec Hoppers, and is a sitting advisory board member for the Swiss security start-up, Bug Bounty Switzerland. Her work can be found in outlets such as The New York Times, NBC, Vice, The Daily Swig, The Lancet Psychiatry, GRC World Forums, and the (ISC)² webinar series. 

Chris Cooper Former Global Cybersecurity Strategy Lead

Chris is an experienced cyber security executive working across the public and private sector for over twenty years, both as a CISO and leading MSSP Practices. A Fellow of both CIISEC and the BCS and a Chartered Engineer and IT Professional. Additionally, he actively works within CIISEC, ISACA and the BCS promoting both cybersecurity, professionalism, and inclusion/diversity.

Amanda Crossley Information Security Analyst BAE

Amanda is a mum of two and works full time at BAE as an Information Security Analyst. Alongside this she volunteers as a supervisor at The Cyber Helpline charity, mainly helping those who have been a victim of cyber stalking and volunteers at TechVets, a community helping veterans and service leavers find a role in tech. 

She is currently studying a degree in cyber security and in the process of completing other professional certifications. 

Her main ambition is to become a security architect and to complete a masters in cyber psychology.

Heather Francis Digital and Technology Delivery Manager Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner

Heather Francis is the Digital and Technology Delivery Manager within the Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. Her role is two-fold; firstly overseeing the technical strategic direction and technical projects within Police and Fire services in Northamptonshire and secondly raising the profile of Cyber Security within the county. Heather runs the Northamptonshire Cyber Security Forum, in conjunction with Northamptonshire Police. It meets monthly to share best practice and guidance, raise awareness of cyber threats and provides an informal support network for local organisations.

Heather has spent her career in the Public Sector, working in networking, cryptography and technically strategic roles. She actively promotes technology careers for women and young girls, and is a STEMNet ambassador. 

Alexandra Godoi Senior Information Security Analyst Oxfam

Alexandra is a cybersecurity professional with solid industry experience in the development and humanitarian sector with a background in tech. Her work specialises in vulnerability management, incident management and cybersecurity awareness, as well as building capacity and improving the security posture amongst staff and partners. Alexandra often collaborates with peers to prioritise and upskill the humanitarian sector. Alexandra’s role is mainly advisory and she is able to impact the work of the organisation on multiple levels and across departments. 

The other element Alexandra focuses on within her role is cybersecurity awareness, with a focus on specific threats in the humanitarian space. Most of the resources we can find for free or even employ are designed for private companies. While the threats are the same, the humanitarian sector experiences different aspects of them.

Sophina Kio-Lawson Security Analyst and Engineer & Co-founder META, NFTSec and SheSecures

Sophina is currently a Developer Platform Investigator at Facebook, now Meta. Her background stems from years of experience in testing web applications for security vulnerabilities, conducting security audits and training for Fortune 500 companies, and NGOs across West Africa & Europe. The former Morgan Stanley UK analyst, has an MSc in Information Security from the Royal Holloway University of London and is the co-founder of SheSecures where she thrives in building communities to empower young African women in cybersecurity. And recently, the Co-Founder for NFTSec, an NFT security insight platform helping creators, investors and companies understand, improve and communicate their security risks.

Vidya Murthy Chief Operating Officer MedCrypt

Vidya is fascinated by the impact of cybersecurity on the healthcare space.  Beginning her career in consulting, she realised a passion for healthcare and worked for global medical device manufacturer Becton Dickinson. She has since joined MedCrypt, a company focused on bringing cybersecurity leading practices to medical device manufacturers. Vidya holds an MBA from the Wharton School.

Tara Wisniewski EVP, Advocacy, Global Markets and Member Engagement (ISC)2

In her role as Vice President of Advocacy, Global Markets and Member Engagement, Tara Wisniewski is responsible for leading and driving the growth of the (ISC)² global advocacy program, charting the future course for the Center for Cyber Safety and Education, advancing member engagement and global market strategies and leading the association’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Tara has more than 25 years of experience in non-profit organisations with an emphasis on advocacy and public affairs, global market development and stakeholder engagement, fundraising and philanthropy, and program development. 

Prior to (ISC)², Tara held senior roles in corporate development and global affairs at ISACA and the IEEE, among other nonprofits and foundations. She directed strategy and engagements aimed at expanding global impact and influence, including public affairs efforts focused on government relations and strategic partnerships, and developed internal infrastructure to grow and sustain key initiatives.

Catherine Chapman Journalist and Speaker

Catherine Chapman is an independent journalist and public speaker who specialises in cybersecurity, technology, and digital culture. She is a founding board member for the Manchester-based skills and diversity group, The InfoSec Hoppers, and is a sitting advisory board member for the Swiss security start-up, Bug Bounty Switzerland. Her work can be found in outlets such as The New York Times, NBC, Vice, The Daily Swig, The Lancet Psychiatry, GRC World Forums, and the (ISC)² webinar series. 

Catherine Chapman Journalist and Speaker

Catherine Chapman is an independent journalist and public speaker who specialises in cybersecurity, technology, and digital culture. She is a founding board member for the Manchester-based skills and diversity group, The InfoSec Hoppers, and is a sitting advisory board member for the Swiss security start-up, Bug Bounty Switzerland. Her work can be found in outlets such as The New York Times, NBC, Vice, The Daily Swig, The Lancet Psychiatry, GRC World Forums, and the (ISC)² webinar series. 

Heather Francis Digital and Technology Delivery Manager Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner

Heather Francis is the Digital and Technology Delivery Manager within the Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. Her role is two-fold; firstly overseeing the technical strategic direction and technical projects within Police and Fire services in Northamptonshire and secondly raising the profile of Cyber Security within the county. Heather runs the Northamptonshire Cyber Security Forum, in conjunction with Northamptonshire Police. It meets monthly to share best practice and guidance, raise awareness of cyber threats and provides an informal support network for local organisations.

Heather has spent her career in the Public Sector, working in networking, cryptography and technically strategic roles. She actively promotes technology careers for women and young girls, and is a STEMNet ambassador. 

Anya Bridges Cyber Security Apprentice Bob's Business

Anya is a  cyber security technician currently studying her level 3 apprenticeship, currently working at Bob's Business sending out thousands of phishing emails a month globally and helping companies big and small understand their cyberculture.

Anya also volunteers with the Yorkshire Cyber Security Cluster as a tech admin, helping the behind-the-scenes of our monthly webinars, meetings, and many projects flow smoothly, while expanding my knowledge and network at the same time.

Another passion of Anya’s is filling the skills gap that we have in the industry, she became a STEM ambassador in 2021, enabling her to work with young people and hopefully inspire the next generation of tech whizzes.

Amanda Crossley Information Security Analyst BAE

Amanda is a mum of two and works full time at BAE as an Information Security Analyst. Alongside this she volunteers as a supervisor at The Cyber Helpline charity, mainly helping those who have been a victim of cyber stalking and volunteers at TechVets, a community helping veterans and service leavers find a role in tech. 

She is currently studying a degree in cyber security and in the process of completing other professional certifications. 

Her main ambition is to become a security architect and to complete a masters in cyber psychology.

Tara Wisniewski EVP, Advocacy, Global Markets and Member Engagement (ISC)2

In her role as Vice President of Advocacy, Global Markets and Member Engagement, Tara Wisniewski is responsible for leading and driving the growth of the (ISC)² global advocacy program, charting the future course for the Center for Cyber Safety and Education, advancing member engagement and global market strategies and leading the association’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Tara has more than 25 years of experience in non-profit organisations with an emphasis on advocacy and public affairs, global market development and stakeholder engagement, fundraising and philanthropy, and program development. 

Prior to (ISC)², Tara held senior roles in corporate development and global affairs at ISACA and the IEEE, among other nonprofits and foundations. She directed strategy and engagements aimed at expanding global impact and influence, including public affairs efforts focused on government relations and strategic partnerships, and developed internal infrastructure to grow and sustain key initiatives.

Sophina Kio-Lawson Security Analyst and Engineer & Co-founder META, NFTSec and SheSecures

Sophina is currently a Developer Platform Investigator at Facebook, now Meta. Her background stems from years of experience in testing web applications for security vulnerabilities, conducting security audits and training for Fortune 500 companies, and NGOs across West Africa & Europe. The former Morgan Stanley UK analyst, has an MSc in Information Security from the Royal Holloway University of London and is the co-founder of SheSecures where she thrives in building communities to empower young African women in cybersecurity. And recently, the Co-Founder for NFTSec, an NFT security insight platform helping creators, investors and companies understand, improve and communicate their security risks.

Chris Cooper Former Global Cybersecurity Strategy Lead

Chris is an experienced cyber security executive working across the public and private sector for over twenty years, both as a CISO and leading MSSP Practices. A Fellow of both CIISEC and the BCS and a Chartered Engineer and IT Professional. Additionally, he actively works within CIISEC, ISACA and the BCS promoting both cybersecurity, professionalism, and inclusion/diversity.

Vidya Murthy Chief Operating Officer MedCrypt

Vidya is fascinated by the impact of cybersecurity on the healthcare space.  Beginning her career in consulting, she realised a passion for healthcare and worked for global medical device manufacturer Becton Dickinson. She has since joined MedCrypt, a company focused on bringing cybersecurity leading practices to medical device manufacturers. Vidya holds an MBA from the Wharton School.

Alexandra Godoi Senior Information Security Analyst Oxfam

Alexandra is a cybersecurity professional with solid industry experience in the development and humanitarian sector with a background in tech. Her work specialises in vulnerability management, incident management and cybersecurity awareness, as well as building capacity and improving the security posture amongst staff and partners. Alexandra often collaborates with peers to prioritise and upskill the humanitarian sector. Alexandra’s role is mainly advisory and she is able to impact the work of the organisation on multiple levels and across departments. 

The other element Alexandra focuses on within her role is cybersecurity awareness, with a focus on specific threats in the humanitarian space. Most of the resources we can find for free or even employ are designed for private companies. While the threats are the same, the humanitarian sector experiences different aspects of them.

Catherine Chapman Journalist and Speaker

Catherine Chapman is an independent journalist and public speaker who specialises in cybersecurity, technology, and digital culture. She is a founding board member for the Manchester-based skills and diversity group, The InfoSec Hoppers, and is a sitting advisory board member for the Swiss security start-up, Bug Bounty Switzerland. Her work can be found in outlets such as The New York Times, NBC, Vice, The Daily Swig, The Lancet Psychiatry, GRC World Forums, and the (ISC)² webinar series. 

Laura Temesi Head, Cyber Partnerships and Communication Standard Chartered Bank

Laura is currently the Head, Cyber Partnerships and Communication at Standard Chartered Bank and has held various leadership roles within the banking industry. She is passionate about Cyber Risk Management, Innovation and Information Risk/Data Privacy, and has previously held roles at Stanbic Bank Kenya and EY.

Catherine Chapman Journalist and Speaker

Catherine Chapman is an independent journalist and public speaker who specialises in cybersecurity, technology, and digital culture. She is a founding board member for the Manchester-based skills and diversity group, The InfoSec Hoppers, and is a sitting advisory board member for the Swiss security start-up, Bug Bounty Switzerland. Her work can be found in outlets such as The New York Times, NBC, Vice, The Daily Swig, The Lancet Psychiatry, GRC World Forums, and the (ISC)² webinar series.