We’re back in London for IMPACT
17 March 2026
Where the human aspect of cybersecurity takes centre stage.
Our annual cybersecurity conference, IMPACT 2026, is back on Tuesday 17th 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.
Speakers
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Prof Lizzie Coles-Kemp
Professor, Information Security Group, Royal Holloway University of London
Dr Tommy van Steen
Associate Professor Cybersecurity Governance, Leiden University
Dr Marta F. Arroyabe
Deputy Director of the Institute for Analytics and Data Science, University of Essex
Dr Partha Das Chowdhury
Lecturer in Software Security, University of Bristol
Anna Brown
Security Culture Lead, FNZ
Stu Walton
Security Awareness Specialist, Pinsent Masons LLP
NCSC representative
The National Cyber Security Centre
Dr Jason Nurse
Director of Science and Research, CybSafe
Oz Alashe MBE
CEO & Founder, CybSafe
Agenda
10:00
Registration open
10:45 - 10:55
Welcome
Oz Alashe MBE, CEO & Founder, CybSafe
10:55 - 11:30
From awareness to structured solutions
Helping organisations develop successful behavioural cyber security solutions
Dr Tommy van Steen, Associate Professor Cybersecurity Governance, Leiden University
11:30 - 11:45
Break
11:45 - 12:20
Here be Dragons
Exploring the uncharted territory of human risk management (HRM) in cybersecurity
Dr Jason Nurse, Reader in Cyber Security at University of Kent
12:20 - 12:55
From fear to resilience
Insights on SME cyber security and digital strategy
Dr Marta F. Arroyabe, Deputy Director of the Institute for Analytics and Data Science, University of Essex
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.
- Anna Brown, Security Culture Lead, FNZ
- Stu Walton, Security Awareness Specialist, Pinsent Masons LLP
- A representative from the National Cyber Security Centre
- Moderator – Oz Alashe, CEO, CybSafe
14:40 - 15:15
Where does the ‘security’ buck stop?… And where should it stop?
Re-imagining responsibilisation through a humane lens
Dr Partha Das Chowdhury, Lecturer in Software Security, University of Bristol
15:15 - 15:30
Break
15.30 - 16.05
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Make Me! Why should I? The importance of pulling together
Creating spaces for positive security
Prof Lizzie Coles-Kemp, Professor, Information Security Group, Royal Holloway University of London
16:05 - 16:50
Panel discussion
This panel will discuss the topics covered in final two 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.
- Panellist details coming soon
- Moderator – Oz Alashe, CEO, CybSafe
16:50 - 17:00
Close
Oz Alashe MBE, CEO & Founder, CybSafe
17:00 - 19:00
Networking drinks
London, UK
17th March 2026
Conference: 10am – 5pm
Networking lunch: 12.55pm – 1.55pm
Networking drinks: 5pm – 7pm
Venue: Level 39, One Canada Square, London, E14 5AB
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