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CIISec LIVE 2025 comes to London
CIISec LIVE – The Premier Cybersecurity Conference!
We’re thrilled to announce that CIISec LIVE, our flagship annual conference, will take place at the Hilton London Heathrow (Terminal 5) on 25 November 2025
This is the must-attend event for cybersecurity professionals, bringing together industry leaders, experts, and innovators for a day packed with:
✅ Cutting-edge insights from top speakers
✅ Lively panel debates tackling the biggest challenges in cyber
✅Interactive, delegate-driven discussions shaping the future of security
✅ Choice of workshop streams
✅Unparalleled networking opportunities with senior decision-makers
Whether you're looking to connect, collaborate, or showcase your brand, CIISec LIVE 2025 is the place to be.
This is the must-attend event for cybersecurity professionals, bringing together industry leaders, experts, and innovators for a day packed with:
✅ Cutting-edge insights from top speakers
✅ Lively panel debates tackling the biggest challenges in cyber
✅Interactive, delegate-driven discussions shaping the future of security
✅ Choice of workshop streams
✅Unparalleled networking opportunities with senior decision-makers
Whether you're looking to connect, collaborate, or showcase your brand, CIISec LIVE 2025 is the place to be.
Relive some of the highlights from CIISec LIVE 2024
Just another cybersecurity conference?
Absolutely not! If you're a CIISec member, this is your event - your community, your home. If you're not yet a member, this is your chance to discover how CIISec can elevate your career.
At CIISec, we’re dedicated to raising the bar for professionalism in cyber and information security. CIISec LIVE is more than just a conference - it’s an opportunity to gain the knowledge, insights, and connections you need to thrive in this fast-moving industry.
As the natural home for cyber professionals, we work with our members to curate an agenda that inspires, educates, and empowers. Join us to be part of something bigger.
Networking Reception
Join us the night before LIVE conference for an exclusive networking reception, bringing together senior security leaders, executives, and practitioners in a relaxed, informal setting. With entertainment, drinks and hot food options all included, the evening sets the stage for meaningful conversations, new connections and early debates ahead of the conference.
Agenda
The current agenda, including details and an overview of each session can be found below, or you can click here to download the latest version with timings.
9:20 AM
Welcome & Introduction
Amanda Finch, CEO, CIISec
9:30 AM
Conference Keynote
Joe Tidy, Cyber Crime Correspondent, BBC
Teenage hacking has escalated far beyond harmless youthful curiosity. Driven by the desire for money, fame, or recruitment by criminal organisations, today's young hackers are rapidly transitioning from mere experimentation to committing serious cybercrimes. Joe investigates this dangerous shift, charting the typical progression from gaming cheats and social media scams to involvement in sophisticated cyberattacks.
10:00 AM
Conference Keynote
Miriam Howe, Head of International Consulting, BAE Systems
- Cyber security is at an intensifying nexus of geopolitics and technology. New challenges are surfacing while the old problems haven’t yet been solved, and at a time where security threats are rising and budgets are under tight constraints, the stakes are high. This conference keynote examines how cyber security and resilience form the basis of soft power - with trust, collaboration and resilience defining who leads and who follows in our connected world.
10:30 AM
Fireside Chat: Dell Technologies
As the global cyber threat landscape grows in scale and sophistication, resilience demands both technological strength and strategic foresight. In this fireside chat, Jim Shook of Dell Technologies joins Dr Budgie Dhanda to explore the evolving global threat environment, the role of regulation and collaboration and how organisations can harness innovation - including AI - to stay ahead of adversaries.
10:50 AM
Refreshments & Networking
11:20 AM
From Tracks to Tarmacs - Exploring cyber threats across the transportation grid
Transportation networks are the arteries of national and global economies but as they become more digitised and interconnected, they are also increasingly exposed to cyber threats. This panel will explore how rail, aviation, shipping, and road transport can strengthen their resilience against evolving attacks. From securing infrastructure and interconnectivity to protecting critical transport hubs, our experts will discuss practical solutions, regulatory drivers, and the role of culture in fostering a “safety-first” mindset across the sector. Attendees will gain insights into how high safety cultures, long embedded in transport operations, can be extended into the cyber domain to safeguard passengers, cargo, and national security.
11:55 AM
Defend as One: Building trust for cross-sector cyber collaboration
In the wake of recent high-profile UK cyber incidents, the need for greater trust and collaboration across sectors has never been clearer. Defend as One: Building Trust for Cross-Sector Cyber Collaboration explores how CISOs, industry leaders, law enforcement, and public-sector partners can work together in a safe, private forum to share intelligence, strengthen collective defenses, and foster a culture of transparency. The discussion will consider how trusted information sharing can move from aspiration to action — creating a united front against an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape.
12:30 pM
The Fred Piper Student of the Year Awards
An award ceremony celebrating academic excellence and partnership
12:45 pM
Lunch & Networking
1:40 pM
In AI we Trust? Navigating trust and misinformation in the digital age
In a world where misinformation spreads faster than facts, establishing trust has become one of the greatest challenges of our digital age. This session explores how technology, regulation, and human judgment intersect in defining what’s credible - from the role of AI in amplifying or verifying information to the responsibilities of platforms under the Online Safety Act. The panel will examine how we can preserve freedom of expression while protecting against data exploitation, insider threats, and the erosion of information integrity and ultimately, who we can trust with our data and our truth.
2:15 pM
Fireside Chat: Between Chaos and Control - A hostage negotiator's guide to high-stakes decision-making
This fireside chat explores how the tactics of professional negotiators mirror those of cyber leaders facing a crisis. When the proverbial hits the fan - whether it’s a hostage standoff or a ransomware attack - the principles are the same: stay calm, communicate clearly, and make smart decisions under pressure. This fireside chat takes you inside the “crisis boardroom,” revealing how empathy, composure, and structured negotiation can turn chaos into control. A must-listen for anyone managing incident response or leading through digital crises.
2:40 pM
Interactive Workshops
An engaging, interactive session that combines the curiosity of QI with the high-stakes fun of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? This time, the million-dollar question is: how can we truly change behaviour and culture in cybersecurity? Armed with Ask the Audience cards, each panellist might just turn to you for help! Expect lively debate, unexpected insights, and maybe even a few alarm bells when someone dares to give the obviously wrong answer.
The workshop will dive into hot topics including the psychology of change and why understanding human behaviour is key to success; whether phishing your employees is dead; what actually works when it comes to practical tips for success; and why so many programmes fail, along with how to avoid the most common pitfalls.
The workshop will dive into hot topics including the psychology of change and why understanding human behaviour is key to success; whether phishing your employees is dead; what actually works when it comes to practical tips for success; and why so many programmes fail, along with how to avoid the most common pitfalls.
Interactive Workshops
The future belongs to organisations that merge IT intelligence with OT precision. Yet, despite growing recognition of its importance, true IT/OT convergence remains challenging often blocked by legacy systems, cultural divides and differing priorities between engineering and cyber security teams. In this workshop we’ll explore how to bridge these gaps in practice - from technology and data integration to stakeholder alignment and board-level engagement. Drawing on real-world experiences with Boards & Executive Teams, Culture and Operational Leads, this session provides a practical roadmap for uniting IT and OT to enhance resilience, safety, and business value.
Interactive Workshops
This workshop explores the raft of regulation and legislation entering the cyber space, including the forthcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill. The landscape is now awash with new terminology, and while these regulations will impact organisations differently, they share common themes across legal, people, and compliance dimensions. This workshop will set the context and explore the impact and options to best frame these changes within your organisation and secure senior support.
3:45 pM
Interactive Workshops
Every organisation relies on third-party products and services - and for many smaller businesses, that dependency can be total. Balancing customer risk with supplier security is a growing challenge, and assurance processes can often feel daunting for smaller organisations on both sides of the relationship. In this workshop, we’ll explore how supplier cyber security assurance works in practice, how smaller companies are being supported, and where gaps still exist. Together, we’ll identify practical steps and potential opportunities for CIISec to strengthen assurance across the supply chain.
Interactive Workshop Sessions
This workshop will explore effective strategies for attracting and nurturing new talent in the cyber security profession, with a particular focus on career changers and strengthening the graduate pipeline. It will examine the evolving skills landscape - from shifting job profiles and market demands to closing critical skills gaps - and discuss how organisations can foster and sustain long-term professional growth. The workshop will share practical approaches to talent development, pathways for career progression and the importance of professional recognition in building a future-ready workforce for the sector.
Interactive Workshop Sessions
The reality is that life happens. Illness, bereavement, mental health crises, and other major challenges don't stop when your team clocks in. Yet, many organisations feel ill-equipped to support their people when they need it most.
This interactive panel moves beyond standard HR policies to explore how organisations can cultivate a truly human-centred culture that supports employees through their most difficult personal times. We'll confront the "professional façade" and discuss the immense pressure on managers who often feel unequipped to handle these sensitive situations.
This interactive panel moves beyond standard HR policies to explore how organisations can cultivate a truly human-centred culture that supports employees through their most difficult personal times. We'll confront the "professional façade" and discuss the immense pressure on managers who often feel unequipped to handle these sensitive situations.
16:35 PM
Closing Keynote
The Online Safety Act in practice: What it really means for cyber security teams
The Online Safety Act in practice: What it really means for cyber security teams
As the Online Safety Act transforms the responsibilities of digital platforms and those who protect them, cyber professionals are at the forefront of turning regulation into reality. Our conference closing keynote explores how the Act reshapes risk, accountability, and the evolving role of cyber in safeguarding the online world.
Sparking Knowledge and Innovation in Cyber and Information Security
Click below to register to attend CIISec LIVE 2025
What to expect at CIISec LIVE 2025
Mainstream speakers - gain valuable insights from industry thought leaders, cybersecurity experts, and visionaries who are shaping the future.
Multiple streams - delegate-driven streams will focus on the things you most want to hear about, whether that is latest trends, academic research, ongoing challenges and evolving threats impacting cybersecurity professionals.
Industry innovation - hear from those making waves, and starting out. Take away ideas to implement, and contacts to follow up with.
Career development opportunities – CIISec exists to help you develop your career in the cyber and information security industry. We’ll take you through the opportunities we provide to help you upskill, no matter where you are in your career.
Networking opportunities - CIISec LIVE commences with a networking reception on Monday 24 November (from 18.45) at the Hilton Heathrow MTK Lounge to include hot food options and entertainment. Attendees include CIISec members, wider industry professionals, speakers, sponsors and many more it's an opportunity to begin our conference knowing the key industry figures and making new connections, and rekindling old ones.
Exhibition area - explore the latest technologies and solutions showcased by leading cybersecurity companies. Discover cutting-edge tools and resources to fortify your organisation against cyber threats.
Multiple streams - delegate-driven streams will focus on the things you most want to hear about, whether that is latest trends, academic research, ongoing challenges and evolving threats impacting cybersecurity professionals.
Industry innovation - hear from those making waves, and starting out. Take away ideas to implement, and contacts to follow up with.
Career development opportunities – CIISec exists to help you develop your career in the cyber and information security industry. We’ll take you through the opportunities we provide to help you upskill, no matter where you are in your career.
Networking opportunities - CIISec LIVE commences with a networking reception on Monday 24 November (from 18.45) at the Hilton Heathrow MTK Lounge to include hot food options and entertainment. Attendees include CIISec members, wider industry professionals, speakers, sponsors and many more it's an opportunity to begin our conference knowing the key industry figures and making new connections, and rekindling old ones.
Exhibition area - explore the latest technologies and solutions showcased by leading cybersecurity companies. Discover cutting-edge tools and resources to fortify your organisation against cyber threats.
Location
Hilton London Heathrow (Terminal 5)
Poyle Road, Colnbrook
SL3 0FF
Poyle Road, Colnbrook
SL3 0FF
Date
25 November 2025
Who attends CIISec LIVE?
CIISec LIVE attracts delegates from over 50,000 security professionals across industry, Government and academia from C-Suites, key decision-makers, security practitioners and influencers including:
Owners, Founders, Chairpersons, CEOs, Directors
CISOs and CTOs
CDOs, CIOs, CPOs, CXOs, VPs, and SVPs
Information Security Consultants
Heads of Security, Digital Security, and Data Privacy
IT and Cyber Security Directors
Business Directors and Partners
Digital Forensics and Law Enforcement
Owners, Founders, Chairpersons, CEOs, Directors
CISOs and CTOs
CDOs, CIOs, CPOs, CXOs, VPs, and SVPs
Information Security Consultants
Heads of Security, Digital Security, and Data Privacy
IT and Cyber Security Directors
Business Directors and Partners
Digital Forensics and Law Enforcement
Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
Sponsoring CIISec LIVE enables you to showcase your organisation to key personnel and decision makers in the cyber and information security industry.
Our sponsorship packages are not just about presence at the event, it is about an ongoing relationship with the wider CIISec community. We will create visibility for your brand both during and after the event.
If you are interested in finding out more about sponsoring and the opportunities available please email [email protected] or download our sponsorship and exhibition prospectus
Our sponsorship packages are not just about presence at the event, it is about an ongoing relationship with the wider CIISec community. We will create visibility for your brand both during and after the event.
If you are interested in finding out more about sponsoring and the opportunities available please email [email protected] or download our sponsorship and exhibition prospectus
Current Sponsors and Partners
Why attend?
CIISec LIVE is here to showcase the best of the best that the industry has to offer. We'll have global speakers, industry influencers and viewpoints from across industry, academia, government, and law enforcement coming together for one day to knowledge share and drive innovation.
92% of CIISec LIVE 2024 attendees said that they would recommend the event to a colleague.
CIISec LIVE Location
Hilton London Heathrow is just 6 miles from Windsor, and minutes from J14 of the M25; parking is available onsite. The hotel is conveniently located near Heathrow Airport, with direct connections via the Heathrow Express and the Elizabeth Line.
The Heathrow Hoppa Service travels from the hotel to Terminal 5 every 30 minutes during peak times.
* Special accommodation rates have been secured with the venue for Monday 24 November. Further details will be provided upon confirmation of booking.
The Heathrow Hoppa Service travels from the hotel to Terminal 5 every 30 minutes during peak times.
* Special accommodation rates have been secured with the venue for Monday 24 November. Further details will be provided upon confirmation of booking.
Want to get involved?
If you'd like to sponsor or register your interest in speaking at CIISec LIVE, please fill out the details to get in touch.
About Us
The Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) is the natural home for the cyber professional community at every stage of their career and is committed to raising the standard of professionalism in cyber and information security.
We work to attract talent to the cyber and information security profession and provide a universally accepted focal point. We are an independent not-for-profit body representing over 35,000 individuals in the cyber and information security industry. Governed by its members, we ensure standards of professionalism for training, qualifications, operating practices and individuals.
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