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CYBERSECURITY STAGE
The experts on the Cybersecurity Stage, coming from top international companies, reveal why today’s risks require next-generation security. They cover secure-by-design principles, Zero Trust architectures, and new approaches to social engineering threats, along with solutions to the cybersecurity talent crisis. After all, in this field, standing still is not an option — and Zero Trust is the only real trust.


RAY ELLIS
Head of AI Security
Ray Ellis is the leading authority on AI security within PMI. Based in the UK, he brings deep expertise in AI Governance, with a particular emphasis on securing AI deployment, leveraging AI for cybersecurity, and promoting responsible integration of artificial intelligence across enterprise environments. Ray’s insights into emerging threats and shifting regulatory landscapes make him a pivotal figure in shaping secure AI adoption at scale. He is also a published author, known for AI Governance Games, a thought-provoking exploration of innovative strategies for managing AI oversight. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: From no seatbelts to secure by design at AI speed 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: From no seatbelts to secure by design at AI speed explores the urgent need for embedding security into AI systems from the ground up. Ray Ellis shares practical strategies and governance insights for building resilient, responsible AI architectures bridging the gap between innovation and protection in fast-moving enterprise environments.


NICOLE DOVE
Head of Security, Games Division
Nicole Dove is an award-winning cybersecurity leader who leads a team of global BISOs at Riot Games, focused on securing games throughout their life cycles. Nicole hosts and produces the Urban Girl Corporate World and Women in Security & Privacy podcasts. She has a collection of cybersecurity-focused LinkedIn learning courses, is a 3x tech startup board member, has done voiceover work on 2 Grand Theft Auto titles and is writing her first book, Learning Cybersecurity. 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: Business Information Security Officer: Your Cybersecurity Secret Weapon 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗼𝗽𝘀𝗶𝘀: The Business Information Security Officer is an exciting, emerging role in the cybersecurity industry, but do business and tech leaders know how to leverage this function? In this session, participants will learn how to best position the BISO function to be an enabler of innovation and strategic propeller of success by ensuring alignment of business and tech initiatives.
