Building security and trust in financial services and FinTech

As the founder and CEO of OccamSec, a leading information security consulting firm, I have been delivering innovative and effective solutions to clients across various industries and sectors for over 13 years.

His core competencies include penetration testing, threat and vulnerability assessment, IT audit, and information security management. He has extensive experience in conducting and overseeing security assessments, audits, and tests for complex and high-risk systems, networks, and applications. He also has a strong background in security research, analysis, and reporting, as well as in providing guidance and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.

His mission is to help organizations protect their data, assets, and reputation from cyber threats and risks.

Elaine is the Senior Manager of Technology Operations and Cyber Security. She is highly regarded as a versatile cyber security specialist with a portfolio of roles working within major household name financial institutions such as HSBC and Virgin Money. Proactive and aspirational, she pursues every opportunity to enhance security frameworks and mitigate risk, through innovative technological applications. Proficient in developing hardware, software and cloud-based solutions, she integrates strategy, governance and project delivery skills to ensure robust, sustainable developments for the future.

Elaine is A Digital Inclusion Champion and a leader in Diversity & Equality, promoting the role of women in technology.

David is Transformation Director at Barclay Chief Security Office.

Cheryl is an ethical hacker and cyber security professional. She currently works as Business Development Manager at the Abertay Cyber Quarter where she supports the growth of Cyber Quarter members and the wider security ecosystem.

Scott Moncur is a seasoned lawyer operating in the financial services industry,  for over three decades. His first involvement in driving innovation into the industry was breaking internet pensions to the market: the start of the revolution in retirement planning.

Since before cybersecurity was a term of art, he has resolved the contractual arrangements between suppliers and providers for robust security measures and risk allocation in the ever-evolving digital marketplace.  And now as this sector matures his experience in corporate governance helps clients evidence their thinking and implementation of cyber strategy, cyber governance, and operational delivery to ensure robust, sustainable developments and response to the increasing sophistication needed for cybersecurity within this marketplace.

Scott is a senior director at Vialex, the proactive commercial and corporate focused law firm.

Barbara Gottardi is the CEO and founder of Finbridge Global. A global platform assessing and comparing fintechs to reduce the RFI time in the financial industry. She also serves as CEO of Wedlvr Ltd, specializing in aiding companies through digital transformations ands she is a Ned at Cashplus Bank.

With 16 years at HSBC and as Vanguard Europe’s CIO, she covered several roles in Technology and implementing innovative digital strategies. Previous role includes interim CIO for Admiral Money, senior advisor at Alvarez & Marsal focusing on digital transformation and CIO roles.

Barbara has 2 teenager boys and she is a keen runner.

Kerry Archibald is a Senior Software Security Specialist having spent over a decade in the ATM space, focusing primarily on the securing and maintenance of customer estates. She has been co-leading the Women In Networking board within NCR Atleos for several years; crafting programming such as mentoring, coaching and personal development.