Scot-Secure West will return to Glasgow in just two weeks, bringing together cybersecurity leaders, researchers and technology professionals for a full day of discussion on the threats and challenges shaping the industry.

Taking place at the Hilton Glasgow on Thursday 17 September, the fourth annual summit will explore areas including AI, identity security, cyber resilience, regulation, security culture and post-quantum cryptography.

Speakers joining the programme and their topic title include:

• Kathryn Pimblett, A.P. Moller Maersk – Secure by Design: Putting People First
• Stephanie Perry, Babcock International – Following the Elephant Lines: Understanding Security Culture Through How People Actually Work
• Lee Elliot, BeyondTrust – The Elephant in the Room: Closing the Identity Blind Spots Across Humans, Machines & AI
• Adam Stevenson, Microsoft – Vulnerability Reporting & The Increasing Role of AI-Assisted Research
• Wendy Moncur, University of Strathclyde – Unintended Insights: What We Give Away Online
• Julie Macleod, BBC – From Principles to Practice: Embedding Responsible AI Governance Across the BBC
• Hariharan N, ManageEngine – The Identity Security Blueprint: Human + Non-Human – Securing the Complete Identity Ecosystem
• Dan Kendall, Fortinet – Keeping Your Data Safe in the AI Age
• Cian Heasley, Acumen Cyber – The New Reality: Cyber Defence in an Unstable World
• Yuri Duchovy, Cyera – Secure Your AI Future: Scaling AI Adoption with Confidence
• Zibby Kwecka, Arnold Clark – Security Gearbox: How Not to Overheat the Engine and Still Reach Your Destination Fast
• Laura Irvine, Davidson Chalmers Stewart – Will the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill Improve Cyber Defences?
• James Kwaan, ISC2 Scotland – How to ‘Hack’ Yourself for Career Success in a World of AI & Geopolitical Challenges
• Dr Ciara Rafferty, Queen’s University Belfast & IQN Hub – Post-Quantum Cryptography: Securing a Quantum Future
• Aisling Dawson, ABI Research – Preparing for Post-Quantum Cryptography: What CISOs Need to Do Now

The programme will also feature dedicated breakout sessions, networking opportunities and an exhibition, before concluding with a networking drinks reception.

Scot-Secure West is free to attend for qualifying information security and IT professionals and C-suite leaders.

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