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Ian Thornton-Trump
Cyber Security Industry Veteran and Cyber Crime Intelligence Analyst
Popular talks
- Effective communication & Leadership for Information Security Professionals
- Predicting Compromise A Case Study: How Some Organizations Are Wide Open to Threat Actors
- Geopolitics and Nation State Threat Actors
- Cybercrime, Demographics & Geopolitics
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Popular talks by Ian Thornton-Trump
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Effective communication & Leadership for Information Security Professionals
Effective communication can make day-to-day cyber security events or a crisis easier on everyone! Drawing on his Defence Public Affairs Course (DPAC) when employed as a Canadian Brigade Group Public Affairs Officer Ian Thornton-Trump CD also brings years of cyber security mentorship, leadership as the CISO at Inversion6. Ian will…
Effective communication can make day-to-day cyber security events or a crisis easier on everyone! Drawing on his Defence Public Affairs Course (DPAC) when employed as a Canadian Brigade Group Public Affairs Officer Ian Thornton-Trump CD also brings years of cyber security mentorship, leadership as the CISO at Inversion6. Ian will present a workshop on effective cyber security communications. This workshop is geared to anyone who must explain complex cyber security events to customers, internal stakeholders, executive leadership, and technical team members. This hands-on workshop will be scenario driven and based upon real-life incidents.
Fundamentally, the ability to communicate with precision, brevity, and clarity during incident response, when preparing a threat intelligence report, or just summarizing a customer interaction concisely, enhances your cyber security effectiveness. During this workshop, real life scenarios will be presented, and participants will be invited to write short summaries for different audiences using different techniques.
Participants will learn:
– The “bottom line up front” BLUF writing technique
– How to simplify & visualize complex information
– The importance of using “analyst language”
– Effective techniques for crisis communications
– Communications to vendor, supply chain and customers
– Media awareness techniques to stay on messageIan will go in depth and present a combination of leadership and communication techniques to survive unpleasant cyber security events, prepare cyber security information for different audiences and introduce a new form of analysis writing (better than journalism or academic styles) called Bottom Line Up Front, or BLUF. Cyber security communications within an organisation or with external customers requires a deep understanding of the business culture and clarity, whilst providing information in an easily consumable form. As background Ian has had the role and training as a Public Affairs Officer in the Canadian Armed Forces and has a peer reviewed journal paper called “8 Principles of Cyber Security Leadership” which he will provide to all attendees.
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Predicting Compromise A Case Study: How Some Organizations Are Wide Open to Threat Actors
The contents of a data breach matter – to both cyber criminals and state backed threat actors. The type of data lost in a data breach can be used for targeted attacks – nearly everyone knows this. What they may not know is the type of data maybe more suitable…
The contents of a data breach matter – to both cyber criminals and state backed threat actors. The type of data lost in a data breach can be used for targeted attacks – nearly everyone knows this. What they may not know is the type of data maybe more suitable for some types of crime than other types of crime. The more personal information disclosed the greater the likely hood of a precision attack. When the attacker is a nation state threat actor, the resources and effort to develop a bot driven disinformation, misinformation and suppression campaign depends a lot on the data available – it needs to be fresh, and it needs to hint at a political affiliation to maximize the effectiveness. On the 1st of July 2024, it was reported that Russian hackers infiltrated the ‘Spiritual home of Tory Party. Join Ian Thornton-Trump CD, CISO for Inversion6 for a presentation on what “the perfect” data breach looks like by a nation state threat actor or a cyber-criminal and what your organization can do to prevent it.
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Geopolitics and Nation State Threat Actors
What are the key trends of 2024 cyber-criminals and nation state actors will use to impact organizations the most in 2025? Will internation law enforcement continue to increase the pressure on threat actors? Will the new American administration change their anti-cybercrime strategy in 2025? Join Ian Thornton-Trump CD, CISO for…
What are the key trends of 2024 cyber-criminals and nation state actors will use to impact organizations the most in 2025? Will internation law enforcement continue to increase the pressure on threat actors? Will the new American administration change their anti-cybercrime strategy in 2025? Join Ian Thornton-Trump CD, CISO for Inversion6 UK as he discusses these key issues in a “Threat Landscape Brief for 2025” as a bespoke presentation for your industry vertical, Having spent the past five years as a CISO for a UK based threat intelligence company before joining Inverision6 to expand TRG solutions MSP offerings into a bespoke MSSP security offering, Ian has observed interesting trends in nation state and criminal threat actor behaviours. Also of interest are some changes in the strategy taken by international law enforcement to combat those threats. The context of nation state policy and cyber-criminal activity when overlayed with demographic and global climate change data presents a compelling long-term picture – with some valuable takeaways. Discover what everyone will be talking about when it comes to organizational risk from the dynamically expanding threat landscape of 2025 and beyond.
More talks
- Cybercrime, Demographics & Geopolitics
- Cryptocurrency crime
- Threat Intelligence
- Cyber Crime
- High Speed Money Laundering
- Zero Trust Architecture
- Cyber Security Litigation and Regulation
- Criminal Uses of AI & Crypto Currency
- Ransomware
Biography
About Ian Thornton-Trump
Ian Thornton-Trump CD is an ITIL certified IT professional with 30 years of experience in IT security and information technology.
From 1989 to 1992, Ian served with the Canadian Forces (CF), Military Intelligence Branch; in 2002, he joined the CF Military Police Reserves and retired as a Public Affairs Officer in 2013.
After a year with the RCMP as a Criminal Intelligence Analyst, Ian worked as a cyber security analyst/consultant for multi-national insurance, banking, and regional health care verticals.
With a deep background in cyber threat intelligence Ian was previously the CISO for Cyjax Ltd., a UK based threat intelligence provider to enterprise customers.
As a CISO at Inversion6 Ian’s role is to spearhead the efforts to duplicate the success of Inversion6 USA by offering fractional CISO and advanced cyber security solutions in the UK and EU markets.
Ian has deep experience with the threats facing small, medium and enterprise businesses.
His research and experience have made him a sought-after cyber security consultant specialising in building security operations providing services as a vCISO, and sharing his passion for building effective threat intelligence programs for small, medium, and enterprise organisations.
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Answers on fees, availability and booking process.
How do I book Ian Thornton-Trump for a keynote speech?
You can book Ian Thornton-Trump through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Ian's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
What are Ian Thornton-Trump's speaking fees?
Ian Thornton-Trump's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Ian tailored to your event.
What topics does Ian Thornton-Trump speak about?
Ian Thornton-Trump speaks on Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cyber Security, Geopolitics, Intelligence & Security. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Ian to align the content with your delegates and goals.
Is Ian Thornton-Trump available for international events?
London Speaker Bureau can book Ian Thornton-Trump for events worldwide, subject to Ian's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Does Ian Thornton-Trump deliver virtual or online keynotes?
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Ian Thornton-Trump is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
How long is a typical keynote by Ian Thornton-Trump?
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Ian can accommodate.
Can Ian Thornton-Trump tailor the keynote to our industry and audience?
London Speaker Bureau will brief Ian Thornton-Trump on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Ian can offer.
What languages does Ian Thornton-Trump present in?
Ian Thornton-Trump delivers keynotes in English. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
What makes Ian Thornton-Trump a strong fit as a keynote speaker?
Ian Thornton-Trump's areas of expertise include Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cyber Security, Geopolitics, Intelligence & Security. To get a clear sense of Ian's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
What kind of events can Ian Thornton-Trump speak at?
Ian Thornton-Trump can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cyber Security, Geopolitics, Intelligence & Security is relevant. Details of Ian's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Does Ian Thornton-Trump offer workshops, panels or fireside chats in addition to keynotes?
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Ian Thornton-Trump is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
How far in advance should we book Ian Thornton-Trump?
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Ian Thornton-Trump, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Ian's current availability for your dates.
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