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Cyber Sisters is the bold, new series from Cyber News Group (CNG), arriving in Spring 2025. Offering a deep dive into the biggest issues impacting global tech and security, this innovative series features raw, thought-provoking conversations with some of the most influential voices shaping the industry.
Led by two of the field’s most respected experts, Sarah Armstrong-Smith and Lisa Forte, Cyber Sisters explores today’s biggest challenges and emerging trends. From resilience to innovation, the show aims to bring clarity and inspiration to the rapidly evolving security landscape. Episodes will be available to stream on YouTube and Spotify, with teaser clips shared on LinkedIn to spark broader discussions.
Our hosts combine unparalleled expertise, authenticity, and influence.
Together, they bring a perfect sense of authority and grittiness, creating a must-listen experience for security and resilience professionals and enthusiasts alike.
Lisa Forte is a globally recognised cybersecurity expert with a unique and unconventional career path. She began her journey combating piracy off the Somali coast. She is now a globally recognised leader in cyber crisis management and operational resilience.
In 2017, Lisa co-founded Red Goat Cyber Security, focusing on preparing organisations for cyber attacks. Her relatable communication style and expertise in tackling and managing cyber risk have made her a sought-after speaker at events and conferences worldwide.
Sarah Armstrong-Smith is a leading figure in cybersecurity, renowned for her strategic vision and thought leadership. As Chief Security Advisor at Microsoft, Sarah offers invaluable insights on enterprise security, resilience and crisis management.
Sarah is the best selling author of ‘Effective Crisis Management’ and ‘Understand the Cyber Attacker Mindset’, a Fellow of the British Computer Society, and our formidable Chair of The Future of Cyber Security events. Her ability to demystify complex topics has established her as one of the most trusted, and sought out voices in security.
Javvad Malik, Lead Security Awareness Advocate at KnowBe4, is a renowned cybersecurity expert with over two decades of experience. A Guinness World Record setter and multi-award winner, Javvad is a sought-after keynote speaker and frequent podcast guest. He has authored two books, contributed to industry publications, and serves as a trusted advisor to companies. Recognised as an authoritative voice in cybersecurity, Javvad has appeared on major media outlets like BBC, ITV, The New York Times, and Forbes. His passion lies in democratising cybersecurity knowledge, empowering individuals and organisations to create a more secure digital world through engaging content and presentations.
Learn more about KnowBe4: Beyond Security Awareness Training | KnowBe4 Human Risk Mgmt Platform
After 2 decades working in industry across Telecoms, Retail, Financial Services and Outsourcing Elaine moved to the not-for-profit sector and specifically anti-human trafficking where she now sits as Chief Operating Officer at the global charity, Hope for Justice. In a world where an estimated 50 million people are trapped in Modern Slavery, Elaine is passionate about the issue and how everyone across and businesses, governments, agencies and the general public are able to all play a part in helping eradicate this heinous crime.
Learn more about the Hope For Justice charity: Hope for Justice | Bringing freedom from modern slavery
David has over fifteen years’ experience working within the UK’s specialist military units and government environments, where he was the first cyber operative. During David’s time within government and whilst working alongside CISOs, he realised current approaches to cyber defence were cumbersome to set up, slow to adapt and expensive to run. David brought together a team of experts to solve some of the common struggles that CISO’s were experiencing including an erosion of trust caused by alert fatigue, unpredictable costs of ingesting logs and being too slow to adapt as getting hold of the right data was either painful to get prioritised by busy teams or that analytics take a long time to get into production.
He founded SenseOn in 2017 with a vision to make the Internet a safe place so businesses could prosper without fear. His sense of camaraderie, instilled by his military background, has created a collaborative working culture, nurtured by an extremely bright, dedicated and passionate team.
Innovations by the team in pursuit of SenseOn’s vision have been recognised as Innovations of the year by both the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the World Economic Forum.
Learn more about SenseOn: Cybersecurity Solutions – Cyber Security Platform | SenseOn
Each episode will feature thought-provoking speakers such as:
Are you a cybersecurity leader with a story to tell? Get in touch to explore guest opportunities on Cyber Sisters.
Cyber Sisters brings you bold, unfiltered conversations on the biggest security challenges of our time. We dive deep into the most pressing global threats with hard-hitting discussions you won’t hear anywhere else. Stay ahead of the curve, follow us on our socials for exclusive content, expert insights, and behind-the-scenes moments. Tune in now and join the conversation!
Contact one of the team below:
Sponsorship: Tony@cng.events
Guest Opportunities: Holly@cng.events
Switchboard Number: 0845 307 6277
General Enquiries: info@cybernewsgroup.co.uk
News: news@cybernewsgroup.co.uk
This is the next generation of conference networking. At Cyber News Group, we have built our stellar reputation on our unique conference experiences for the cybersecurity space. We had the honour of hosting premium events, both in-person and virtual, for leading figures in the public and private sector, providing industry insights, networking opportunities, and sponsor showcases. We wanted to use our extensive database to bring people together – to bring some light to the situation.
Head Office: Hilton House 71-73 Chapel Street Manchester M3 5BZ
Switchboard Number: 0845 307 6277
General Enquiries: info@cybernewsgroup.co.uk
News: news@cybernewsgroup.co.uk