Wrap up of CyberSync 2025 and a look ahead to next year

Manipulator or Listener: Navigating Emotional Intelligence in Cyber Security

James Moncrieff, Director of Cyber Security, Nielsen IQ

Shadow AI: What is it and why does it matter?

Joseph Ross, CITP, FBCS, CTO & Finance Officer, Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West, used his talk at CyberSync 2025 to highlight the growing need for responsible AI practices in a tech-driven business environment and offers an early insight into his Academic paper on the subject, which is due for imminent release.

Shadow AI: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?

Nick Prescot: CyberKainos, CISO Advisory & Consultancy

Is Compliance Enough? - Understanding the Gap Between Cybersecurity and Regulation

Goher Mohammad: Group Head of Information Security L&Q
Joseph Ross: CITP, FBCS, CTO & Finance Officer, Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West

Where do compliance and cybersecurity intersect—and is compliance a critical part of a strong security strategy?

Incident Response 2025: What Will It Take to Tackle AI-Driven Threats?

Jason O'Hare: CISO, Northern Europe L'Oreal
James Moncrieff: Director of Cyber Security, Nielsen IQ

Are today’s security teams equipped for a new era of automated attacks, deepfakes, and real-time decision-making?

AI in Security- Hype Cycle or Real-Time Game Changer?

Kris Kerski, Field CISO, Tuskira
Joseph Ross, CITP,FBCS, CTO & Finance Officer, Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West

Now that every vendor claims AI is in their stack, how do we separate the signal from the noise? What are the real, measurable use cases in detection, SOC automation, or attacker behaviour modelling?

PR and Cybersecurity: Two Sides of the Same Breach

Claire Ayles: Co-Founder, Eleven Hundred Agency
Nick Prescot: CyberKainos, CISO Advisory & Consultancy

Where does PR fit in a CISO’s world—and why does it matter now more than ever? Join a leading tech PR expert and a cloud-focused CISO for a candid discussion.

AI and the Future of Channel Marketing

Ian Brigden: CEO and Founder, The Point Company
Max Sherwood: Co-Founder, Amigos Network

AI is rewriting the marketing playbook. Are channel marketers ready for what’s next?

Rethinking Insider Threats in the Age of AI

Brian Woolgar-O'Niel: CTO and co-founder of Harmonic Security
Joseph Ross: CITP,FBCS, CTO & Finance Officer, Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West

AI is changing the face of insider risk. From unintentional misuse to shadow AI tools, today’s threats are more complex than ever. Join us to explore how security leaders are adapting policies, tools, and culture to stay ahead.