
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

Dr James Nicholson
Associate Professor, Northumbria University

Sarah Alromaih
PhD Research Candidate, University of Oxford

Dr Karen Renaud
Reader, University of Strathclyde

Prof Luca Viganò
Professor, King’s College London

Dr Jason Nurse
Director of Science and Research, CybSafe

Oz Alashe MBE
CEO & Founder, CybSafe

Ash Hunt
Global CISO, Apex Group Ltd

Emma W
Head of Cyber Essentials, National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
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. They’ll analyse the themes, and share what they see as most important takeaways for how the ideas can be applied in the work place.
More details coming soon!

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
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 final presentation and keynote address. Our panellists will analyse the themes, and share what they see as most important takeaways for how the ideas can be applied in the work place.
More details coming soon!

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
Register your interest now!