Stockholm
October 26, 2023
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN
OUR CONFERENCE
Focus:
• AI Development – How will it affect human element in organizations
• Effective communication and collaboration of all stakeholders – Cybersecurity Culture
• Compliance with the GDPR – The year of the biggest fines
• Next generation of cloud security
Expert Speakers
We are delighted to introduce some of our expert speakers in cyber security. Our speakers are distinguished professionals in the field, with years of experience and a passion for sharing their knowledge.
Magnus Carling
CISO<span style="color:white;"><br>Stena AB</span>Watch an exclusive interview with Magnus Carling
Jacqueline Johnson
CISO<span style="color:white;"><br>Energienet (Danish Energy Grid)</span>
Monika Kullberg
Security Culture & Awareness Manager<span style="color:white;"><br>Sandvik</span>
Filip Nowak
Global Head of Cyber Defence<span style="color:white;"><br>Ferrero</span>
Daniel Riddarvinge
Information Security Officer
Saminvest AB
Drawing from a wealth of experience apparent in his diverse array of articles, Daniel Riddarvinge demonstrates a deep-seated comprehension of the crucial theme "Bridging the Gap between Technical and Non-Technical Departments." His insightful writings reflect his adeptness in maneuvering through the intricacies of harmonizing these departments cohesively. With his profound insights, Daniel is poised to shed light on strategies that facilitate improved communication, seamless collaboration, and mutual comprehension between technical and non-technical spheres. His adept guidance holds the potential to elevate organizational efficiency and synergy to new heights.
Elin Ryrfeldt
CISO
AXFOOD
Elin Ryrfeldt's profound expertise encompassing Information Security, Risk Management, Crisis Management, and Data Privacy renders her a pivotal contributor to the panel addressing "Bridging the Gap between Technical and Non-Technical Departments." With a remarkable 15-year trajectory and her current role as CISO at Axfood, Elin embodies proficiency in orchestrating seamless collaboration across these realms. Her insights hold the potential to illuminate strategies that streamline communication, augment mutual comprehension, and cultivate synergistic efforts between technical and non-technical units. Elin's contributions promise to propel comprehensive organizational achievement to new heights.
Johan Nordin
Director of IT & IS
Extenda Retail
Johan started his career deep in Unix, Linux and IT Security. He currently holds a full time role as Director of IT & IS (combined CIO/CISO) at Extenda Retail, a global SaaS company. Alongside this he is also Chair of the Board in two publically listed SaaS companies, ChargePanel and Euroafrica Digital Ventures.
Over the last 20 years Johan has gained experience from business development, technology, security, coding, start-ups, scale-ups, executive leadership and board assignments, public speaking etc. From time to time he freelance via Agilefirst, and he has held permanent roles at Danske Bank, East Capital, Nasdaq, Citi & Lehman Brothers.
Since joining Extenda Retail Johan has come back to hands-on security work after a few years of focusing purely on executive roles. He has hired a new security organization, drafted and currently implementing a security investment programme incl. ISO27001, and also led the response to a major Ransomware infection impacting nationwide on-prem software installations.
Mikael Nyman
Head of IT Security
Länsförsäkringar
With a background spanning technical and non-technical domains, Mikael Nyman is well-suited for the panel discussion on "Bridging the Gap between Technical and Non-Technical Departments." With over 15 years of experience in leading diverse teams, his insights encompass both spheres. This unique perspective enables him to elucidate strategies that facilitate effective communication, collaboration, and synergy between these departments. Mikael's ability to align technological understanding with non-technical functions positions him as a valuable speaker to explore practical ways to overcome challenges and achieve harmonious cross-functional dynamics.
Marcus Küchler
Head of Global IT Security
Epiroc
With two decades of leadership experience, which encompasses guiding both individual leaders and virtual teams, my leadership philosophy has crystallized into a fundamental belief. I understand leadership not as a self-claimed title, but as an accolade bestowed by others over time, subject to constant scrutiny by one's environment. Throughout my career, I've found genuine satisfaction in instances where I've been acknowledged as a leader by various stakeholders—be it direct reports, superiors, peers, partners, or customers. This recognition from diverse perspectives validates the authenticity of my leadership approach, rooted in earned respect and consistent impact on those I lead and collaborate with.
Aki Khan
CISO
WSP I Sverige
Aki Khan's profound expertise in cybersecurity leadership and strategic management positions him as an exceptional panelist for the dialogue on "Human Factor in Cybersecurity - Will Machines Replace Humans?" His extensive experience in orchestrating organizations through intricate security landscapes and harmonizing human and technological endeavors equips him with invaluable insights into the intricate synergy between human proficiency and AI-driven automation to fortify cyber resilience. Aki's nuanced understanding of how human acumen complements cutting-edge technology ensures a holistic defense mechanism. His profound insights will undoubtedly enhance the panel's discourse on the dynamic role of humans amid the relentless march of technological progress.
Bernard Helou
Cybersecurity Manager
Schibsted News Media
Boasting an impressive 15-year journey in information security, Bernard has carved a distinct niche as a cybersecurity consultant, serving as a trusted advisor to distinguished CAC40 entities in Paris for nearly a decade. His transition to internal roles as an information security manager underscores his deep-seated understanding of security dynamics. Bernard's expertise encompasses an array of domains, spanning from fostering security awareness to architecting data protection strategies and formulating contingency blueprints. His rich proficiencies uniquely position him as an asset in the discourse on "Challenges with GDPR." With his multifaceted insights, Bernard's participation is set to elevate conversations surrounding the intricate realm of data protection regulations.
Jonas Rendahl
CISO
Aurobay
I work as CISO at Aurobay (Powertrain Engineering Sweden AB). I live south of Gothenburg with my wife and daughter.
I started my interest in computers and security at an early age. I have worked within IT since early 2000 but I have worked within many different industries and areas before that. Within IT I have worked with things like development, support, testing, management, audits, disaster and recovery, architecture, operational security and almost all aspects of security you can think of.
I have a keen interest in security and love the fact that it is such a dynamic and ever-evolving industry. From all of my experiences I have learnt that nothing is static and that all experiences are something to learn from.
Scott Melnyk
CISO
Internationella Engelska Skolan
With a rich professional background in data protection and privacy, Scott Melnyk is an ideal candidate to speak on the topic of GDPR. His comprehensive experience in leading global privacy compliance programs and designing effective data governance strategies highlights his profound expertise in this field. Scott's role as the Chief Privacy Officer at Klarna, coupled with his prior engagements at renowned companies, showcases his commitment to ensuring regulatory compliance and safeguarding sensitive data. His strong grasp of the legal and technical aspects of GDPR, along with his ability to bridge these dimensions, makes him a valuable contributor to discussions surrounding GDPR's challenges and implications. As an accomplished privacy professional, Scott's insights will undoubtedly enrich the discourse on the complex landscape of data protection in today's digital age.
Anders Nørklit Thingholm
Global Information Security Officer
DANX Carousel Group
Anders is an accomplished information security professional with extensive experience in various domains of the field. His journey from a technical security expert to a security manager has allowed him to consistently prove his capabilities and excel in different aspects of information security.
At DANXCarousel, Anders's current position presents him with a unique set of challenges in an M&A focused environment. This demanding role puts his skills to the test as he navigates the complexities and risks associated with mergers and acquisitions. Anders's expertise in information security plays a crucial role in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical assets during these transactions.
With his proven track record and in-depth understanding of information security principles, Anders effectively manages the evolving landscape of threats and vulnerabilities. His ability to assess risks, develop strategic solutions, and lead teams has been instrumental in safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining the security posture of DANXCarousel. Anders's contributions in this dynamic environment demonstrate his proficiency as an information security professional..
Knud Kokborg
Global IT Compliance Manager
Falck
Knud Kokborg's seasoned experience in legal and data protection fields uniquely qualify him as an exceptional panelist for the Challenges with GDPR discussion. With a background in Law and extensive work in data privacy, he offers profound insights into navigating the intricate landscape of GDPR compliance. His expertise spans advising organizations on data protection strategies, ensuring lawful data handling, and addressing complexities arising from GDPR regulations. Knud's contributions promise to shed light on practical approaches, potential hurdles, and strategies for harmonizing business operations with stringent data privacy standards, benefiting both legal and technical stakeholders alike.
Marianne Hove Solberg
CISO
SpareBank 1 SMN
Marianne is a seasoned Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) with a wealth of experience in the financial services industry. With a holistic approach to information security, she is passionate about aligning organizational goals with strong security culture and measures. Join Marianne as she shares insights and expertise on navigating GDPR challenges and the role of the Information Security Function in ensuring compliance.
Emilio Soressi
Business Information Security Officer (BISO)
Posti Group Suomi Oy
Emilio works as a Business Information Security Officer (BISO) at Posti, the main Finnish postal service delivering mail and parcels in Finland, and over the past years he has been responsible for implementing the company security policy and security guidelines in his business unit and developing information security processes and practices. In addition, lately he has focused particularly on helping application development teams implementing the secure software development life cycle (SSDLC), raising awareness among not only developers but also business owners on the importance of embedding security on each stage of their products and services life cycle.
Lilia Karlqvist
Digital Account Executive
SoSafe
Elastic Chief Information Security Officer Mandy Andress, CISSP, is a published author and former lead of the information security function at MassMutual with a long career in information risk and security. She holds a JD, Master’s in management information systems, and BBA in accounting.
Fredrik Karbing
Security Evangelist
Wiz
Fredrik Karbing is an IT security expert with over 20 years of experience in IT and product/business development - spanning business areas like FinTech, Media, Health Care & Retail all around the globe. Over time, his focus increasingly shifted towards architecting and designing solutions with security - specifically Cloud Security - in mind. Fredrik's passion is in the center of where technology and business meet, and as a result, that is what he does; solving customer needs of today and tomorrow at WIZ.
Harish Sekar
Senior Technical Evangelist
ManageEngine
Harish Sekar is a senior technical evangelist at ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corp. He is regularly seen presenting at international conferences and seminars on how to leverage technology better. He specializes in guiding IT administrators & security professionals across the globe to better administer their hybrid Active Directory and ways to strengthen their organizations’ security.
Javvad Malik
Lead Security Awareness Advocate
KnowBe4
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Mandy Andress
CISO
Elastic
Elastic Chief Information Security Officer Mandy Andress, CISSP, is a published author and former lead of the information security function at MassMutual with a long career in information risk and security. She holds a JD, Master’s in management information systems, and BBA in accounting.
Robby Coppens
Director, Solutions Engineer Central Europe
Netskope
Robby Coppens has spent his career building solutions with any kind of technology to enable businesses throughout Europe. Robby started in the networking world but added a passion for security soon after. Today, with more than 20 years of ICT experience, in different roles in resellers, distribution, and vendors, Robby focuses on supporting the transformation and security strategies for Netskope's clients across Central Europe.
Maxime Cartier
Human Risk Management Advisor
Hoxhunt
Maxime is a Human Risk Management leader, who has built Security Awareness, Behaviour and Culture programs for global companies in manufacturing, aerospace, and in his previous role at H&M Group. His goal is to help people stay safe online, and support organisations make the switch from raising awareness to effectively changing behaviours and culture. He’s currently an Advisor at Hoxhunt - a human risk management platform - supporting them in building the future of the product.
Pauliina Hartikainen
Head of Cybersecurity Awareness and Culture
KONE
Pauliina gets energy from seeing successful shifts from security resistance to resilience. She contributes to building a strong and sustainable cybersecurity culture by leading awareness program at KONE, which is a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, making the world’s cities better places to live in by improving people flow.
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