2024 Public Sector Cyber Security

Jonathan is a digital specialist at the National Audit Office and has over 20 years' experience of assessing digital and technology programmes in the central government sector, including the management of associated technology risk.

He is a contributing author to numerous NAO reports including Digital transformation in government, Challenges in using data across government, Digital transformation in the NHS and The challenges in implementing digital change.

IACS/OT/IT/IoT Information and Cyber Security professional and consultant with CISSP certification by ISC2 and also an IRCA certificated ISO 27001 Lead Auditor (ISMS) having rail, UK public sector experience, and security assurance specialist, NIS Directives Regulation application, SCADA, PLC and HMI systems, ISA/IEC 62443 for Industrial Automation & Control Systems (IACS), NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, , NIST 800-37, NIST 800-61, CIS, PCI DSS, GDPR, SIEM, Risk Assessment, Gap Analysis, Benchmark against Security Controls, Auditing, etc experience and presently cyber security subject matter expert with a body focussed on sustained continuous improvement of rail safety and security standards in the UK. A charity volunteer of many years standing and have since 2016 been a trustee of UK charity supporting unpaid young and adult family carers who have dedicated their lives to taking care of their loved ones

John Keegan, Deputy Director, Head of Digital Security at DWP Digital, is transforming how the department protects digital services from cyber threats.

John joined the department as Head of Infrastructure Services in June 2016. Following this he was Head of Production Engineering, establishing an SRE function, before merging this function into Hybrid Cloud Services. John then led a programme to bring in-house hosting and desktop services from managed service providers. Since 2021 John has led the Adaptive Security Programme to improve cyber security controls based on the NIST-CSF (Cyber Security Framework) as well as leading the Digital Security function.

John has established a reputation for being a resourceful, innovative, and highly skilled technical and security leader with over 30 years’ experience in ICT and security; he has built his portfolio from a solid hands-on technical delivery basis through to established business leaders. John holds a range of industry technical certifications including CEng MIET, Cisco CCIE, CISSP and NIST-CSF Practitioner.

Prior to joining DWP Digital, John held various leadership roles within Fujitsu and British Telecom.

Dr. Ravinder Singh has a successful background in digital consulting/ transformation, AI/ ML, Gen AI/LLMs, IoT, Emerging Technologies & Innovations, enterprise architecture, sustainability, standard, assurance and audits, cyber and information security, program/ project management with budgets up to £1.5bn with broad ‘C-level’ experience in both public & private sectors including World Bank, UK government, Switzerland, Thailand, Colombia, Ukraine, Rwanda, India and other governments, Defence, Big-4 consulting, BFSI, software houses, R&D, telecom & Oil/utility sectors. Ravinder has 2 Copyrights of Software, published 14 research papers, Nominated for Shri Dewang Mehta National Award for Innovation in Information Technology, India; Listed in Who's Who in the World 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014 (32nd and 31st Edition) and Who's Who in ASIA (1st and 2nd edition) published in 2006 and 2012, by Marquis Who’s Who, USA; Co-Author of book on “Model Driven Business Process Engineering” by Amazon (2016), & Bentham Science (2014). Accredited IPA Reviewer; Certified PMP, Prince-2, ITIL, Lead Auditor-ISO 27001. CMMI, ISO 9001; Editor of PG, UG and Certificate course material, Board of Studies, Curriculum Design, & Visiting Faculty to various universities and colleges.

David is CEO of the Cloud Industry Forum, a not-for-profit trade body that champions and helps accelerate the adoption of cloud technology and services.  He is a well-known strategist, keynote speaker and influencer on business transformation using cloud, digital, social, mobile, collaboration, and ERP.  He spent 9 years at IBM followed by senior management and director roles at Interactive, CSI, Cyberaid, Brook Street Computers, DataWorks, Indus and CODA before starting his own consulting businesses.  David is a regular speaker, chair and moderator at technology events, hosts a weekly interview video podcast called TWF!, and a monthly BrightTALK panel show called Digital Transformation in Action.  He has lectured on digital at Henley Business School, and INSEEC.  A regular awards judge, he is passionate about helping organisations navigate the shift to digital successfully so they can do more with less. 

Jonathan is a digital specialist at the National Audit Office and has over 20 years' experience of assessing digital and technology programmes in the central government sector, including the management of associated technology risk.

He is a contributing author to numerous NAO reports including Digital transformation in government, Challenges in using data across government, Digital transformation in the NHS and The challenges in implementing digital change.

Glen is currently the Deputy Director Cyber and Information Security (CISO) at the Cabinet Office, prior to this he held the pivotal role of Head of Data Privacy & Compliance and Interim Chief Data Officer within the Department.

Prior to this has held high profile roles within Save the Children International, The Prince’s Trust, and Sopra Steria, among others.

Glen’s accolades include the 2021 Cyber OSPAs Outstanding CISO award and the 2022 PICCASO Privacy Leader of the Year in the Public Sector.

He specializes in ISO 27001 ISMS, GDPR, DPA2018, and HMG Security Policy Framework. Additionally, Glen is a Deputy Squadron Commander in the Royal Auxiliary Air Force and a Non-Executive Director at The South East Cyber Resilience Centre.

Dr Andy Lilly is a Director and Co-Founder of Armour Communications since 2014. He has delivered challenging, leading-edge research and development solutions into global markets, in a variety of leadership positions at multi-national organisations and VC-funded start-ups. Andy has focused on military-grade and commercial secure communications systems for most of his 30 years of experience, but has also covered technologies such as satellites, radars, adaptive antennas and powerline communications. He has a strong interest in promoting cyber security, including chairing a secure comms interoperability group and being elected to TechUK’s Cyber Management Committee.

Dr Andy Lilly is a Director and Co-Founder of Armour Communications since 2014. He has delivered challenging, leading-edge research and development solutions into global markets, in a variety of leadership positions at multi-national organisations and VC-funded start-ups. Andy has focused on military-grade and commercial secure communications systems for most of his 30 years of experience, but has also covered technologies such as satellites, radars, adaptive antennas and powerline communications. He has a strong interest in promoting cyber security, including chairing a secure comms interoperability group and being elected to TechUK’s Cyber Management Committee.

Councillor Abdul Jabbar MBE is the Deputy Leader of Oldham Council. With nearly 30 years’ experience as a councillor, he has been the council’s Cabinet Member for Finance since 2011 and is also responsible for Oldham’s Climate Change Strategy.

Councillor Jabbar has been an elected councillor for Coldhurst ward since 1994 and in 2004 he became the youngest ever Mayor of Oldham and was later named Mayor of the Year.

He is a senior councillor who has held many different positions within the council. He is also the Chairman of Northern Roots which he helped to create. Cllr Jabbar has worked with his other ward colleagues to improve quality of lives for residents. Recently, he secured funding for number of community projects including an outdoor gym at Berrisfield. He believes everyone should have access good quality housing and helped to secured Labour’s plan to build 2000 new homes in the town Centre.

Sean Busby is an ethical hacker and the Head of Offensive Security at the UK Ministry of Justice (MoJ). A specialist in cyber security leadership and threat emulation, Sean founded the MoJ Red Team, the first internal UK central government team dedicated to simulating cyber attacks. By assessing the MoJ's most essential processes and technologies through the lens of potential adversaries, the Red Team plays a key role in shaping and refining the organization's cyber security posture.

 

Beyond the MoJ, Sean advises other government departments, public bodies and international organizations on effective approaches to navigating their cyber security challenges. Sean is a regular speaker at both technical and executive-level conferences, sharing his insights to ensure that cyber security efforts are strategic and effective in the face of an evolving threat landscape.

Anthony James Garrett, MSc CMAS CMgr FCMI F.ISRM AfCGI ACIIS MITP, is a Security and risk management consultant with extensive experience in defence and operations, of more than quarter of a century who holds an MSc in risk, crisis and disaster Management and is a certified master of anti-terrorism who now focuses on public safety, crisis communication, project management, force protection humanitarian, training instructor, educator/teacher and a medic with deep Interest in information security, counterterrorism, Health Emergency Management, exercising for Integrated Emergency Management and Business Continuity Management as well as social psychology of risk. From London, who is an advocate of Isomorphic learning through safety science, psychology, and organisational learning.

Sean Busby is an ethical hacker and the Head of Offensive Security at the UK Ministry of Justice (MoJ). A specialist in cyber security leadership and threat emulation, Sean founded the MoJ Red Team, the first internal UK central government team dedicated to simulating cyber attacks. By assessing the MoJ's most essential processes and technologies through the lens of potential adversaries, the Red Team plays a key role in shaping and refining the organization's cyber security posture.

 

Beyond the MoJ, Sean advises other government departments, public bodies and international organizations on effective approaches to navigating their cyber security challenges. Sean is a regular speaker at both technical and executive-level conferences, sharing his insights to ensure that cyber security efforts are strategic and effective in the face of an evolving threat landscape.

From the public to the private sectors, Scott has worked in information and cyber security for over 18 years. Latterly the Deputy CISO at TSB Bank, he joined NHS Scotland NSS in 2020. As Head of Information and Cyber Security he leads the mission to deliver a world class cyber security operations capability for Scotland’s Health Sector. He is excited by the opportunities that new technologies and ways of working bring to society and an advocate of cohesive security strategies presented in everyday language that’s understood by users, managers and decision makers alike.

After completing my undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Digital Forensics, I gained practical experience by working on cases for several police forces across the UK and serving as an Expert Witness in court. After several years of acquiring this experience, I began teaching the next generation at the National Cyber Security Academy. As a Senior Lecturer in Digital Forensics and Cyber Security, I taught various modules ranging from level 5 to 7, such as ‘Digital Forensic Techniques,’ ‘Mobile Device Forensics,’ ‘Emerging Technologies and Digital Forensics,’ and ‘Secure Operations and Incident Management.’ During this time, I also led the master’s programs in Applied Cyber Security and Digital Forensics. This experience is contributing to my PhD research, which focuses on enhancing DFIR (Digital Forensic Incident Response) capabilities in the healthcare industry.

Simon has worked in cyber security for over twenty years, heading up security across government and commercial sectors. Simon led one of the first successful global implementations of the BS7799 security framework (now ISO27001) and worked as Head of IT Security for England’s ninth-biggest city. With a diverse academic background spanning business, accountancy, and a distinction award in his Master's degree in Computing, Simon also holds over thirty certifications related to IT and cyber security. Simon is a certified lead auditor, forensic specialist, and malware inspector and holds CISSP/CSSLP/CGRC/CCSP. He has a background in using digital to tx has worked as a director, head of IT, and operational technology lead for various companies. He is a content author for multiple organisations, supported the creation of the Certificate in Cyber Security, and contributes to the CISSP certification. Simon is the Head of IT for Nottingham City Council, a director of a public-sector ISP, and a trustee of an academy.

Sherin Mathew is a recognised AI Leader and leading AI Ethicist in the UK. A Founder, CEO, and Serial Entrepreneur, with a deep-rooted passion for wider AI Awareness, Impact, Ethics, and Intellectual Privacy.

As a former IBM AI Expert at Global Business Services UK, Sherin’s specialism is transforming businesses into cognitive enterprises. Sherin is an award-winning CEO of AI Tech UK and is responsible for delivering the National AI Strategy and democratising AI Awareness with UK businesses since 2018.

Sherin is a Tech4good champion and a pioneer in the space of Ethics and Sustainability Management in Digital Transformation. Sherin is the founder of a groundbreaking AI Management platform forged with global partners and institutes.

Sherin is an AI Strategist and board advisor for West Yorkshire Combined Authority, and also the Chief AI advisor for ambitious SMEs, DeepTech Startups, and the UK AI policy team (DSIT) with a mission to "Disrupt the AI Disruption"! Sherin is an untiring advocate for the creative, innovative, and ethical elements of intelligent technologies. As an accomplished Public Speaker, AI Ethicist, and Evangelist, Sherin promotes thought-provoking ideas, shares his technical knowledge, and advises on best practices.

Chris has worked in Local Government for 20 years in Hertfordshire’s Highways service owning customer-facing services and line of business systems. His remit is to get the most out of current and future technologies such as AI, notably work with Robotiz3d, which is one of the LGA’s AI Case Studies and has been reported in media around the world. Chris is active in several forums to understand good practice in both the Highways and Local Government Sectors.

David is CEO of the Cloud Industry Forum, a not-for-profit trade body that champions and helps accelerate the adoption of cloud technology and services.  He is a well-known strategist, keynote speaker and influencer on business transformation using cloud, digital, social, mobile, collaboration, and ERP.  He spent 9 years at IBM followed by senior management and director roles at Interactive, CSI, Cyberaid, Brook Street Computers, DataWorks, Indus and CODA before starting his own consulting businesses.  David is a regular speaker, chair and moderator at technology events, hosts a weekly interview video podcast called TWF!, and a monthly BrightTALK panel show called Digital Transformation in Action.  He has lectured on digital at Henley Business School, and INSEEC.  A regular awards judge, he is passionate about helping organisations navigate the shift to digital successfully so they can do more with less.