We’re back in London for IMPACT
Where the human aspect of cybersecurity takes centre stage.
Our annual cybersecurity conference, IMPACT 2025, is back on Thursday 20th March!
Hear from world-leading academics discussing the latest research and findings on the human aspect of cyber security.
Discover new insights, pick up new ideas, and advance your understanding of the behavioral aspects of cyber security. The event is also a fantastic opportunity to network with your peers.
Our speakers
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr Karen Renaud
Reader, University of Strathclyde
Dr James Nicholson
Associate Professor, Northumbria University
Sarah Alromaih
PhD Research Candidate, University of Oxford
Prof Luca Viganò
Professor, King’s College London
Kimberley Graham
Manager Security Awareness and Engagement, Sage
Nick Allen
Information Security Specialist, Just Eat Takeaway.com
Donna Huggett
Information Security Education and Awareness Manager, Belron International
Louise Douglas
Director of Security Strategy & Culture, KPMG
Ash Hunt
VP of Strategy, Cyera
Dee Gopal
Deputy Director, Security Strategy & Culture, The Open University
Emma W
Head of Cyber Essentials, National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
Oz Alashe MBE
CEO & Founder, CybSafe
Dr Jason Nurse
Director of Science and Research, CybSafe
Our agenda
10:00
Registration open
10:45 - 10:55
Welcome
Oz Alashe MBE, CEO & Founder, CybSafe
10:55 - 11:30
Cybersecurely ever after
What fairy tales teach us about cybersecurity
Prof Luca Viganò, Professor at King’s College London
11:30 - 11:45
Break
11:45 - 12:20
Ransomware’s hidden price
The human cost behind the headlines
Dr Jason Nurse, Reader in Cyber Security at University of Kent
12:20 - 12:55
Beyond the office
How Remote Work Shapes Security and Shadow Security Behaviours
Sarah Alromaih, PhD Research Candidate at University of Oxford,
12:55 - 13:55
Networking lunch
13:55 - 14:40
Panel discussion
This panel will discuss the topics covered in our first three presentations. Our panellists will analyse the themes, sharing what they see as most important takeaways and how the ideas can be applied in the workplace.
- Dee Gopal, Deputy Director, Security Strategy & Culture, The Open University
- Donna Huggett, Information Security Education and Awareness Manager, Belron International
- James van den Bergh, Senior Risk Culture and Engagement Manager, DLA Piper
- Nick Allen, Information Security Specialist, Just Eat Takeaway.com
- Oz Alashe, CEO, CybSafe – Moderator
14:40 - 15:15
Trust no one
Leveraging social context to prevent phishing attacks
Dr. James Nicholson, Associate Professor at Northumbria University
15:15 - 15:30
Break
15.30 - 16.05
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Mitigating insider threats
A deep dive
Karen Renaud, Reader at University of Strathclyde
16:05 - 16:50
Panel discussion
This panel will discuss the topics covered in our first three presentations. Our panellists will analyse the themes, sharing what they see as most important takeaways and how the ideas can be applied in the workplace.
- Ash Hunt, VP of Strategy, Cyera
- Emma W, Head of Cyber Essentials, NCSC
- Kimberley Graham, Manager of People-Centred Cyber Security, Sage
- Louise Douglas, Director of Security Strategy & Culture, KPMG
- Oz Alashe, CEO, CybSafe – Moderator
16:50 - 17:00
Close
Oz Alashe MBE, CEO & Founder, CybSafe
17:00 - 19:00
Networking drinks
London, UK
20th March 2025
Conference: 10am – 5pm
Networking lunch: 12:55pm – 1:55pm
Networking drinks: 5pm – 7pm
Venue: Level 39, One Canada Square, London, E14 5AB
Registration is now closed.