FSN Publishing Conferences
Cyber CFO & The Finance Function
Conference 2025
12th June 2025
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Chartered Accountants Hall
1 Moorgate Place
London EC2R 6EA
Cyber CFO & The Finance Function Conference 2025
A ground-breaking conference, uniquely curated for the CFO and the finance function.
Cybercrime has exploded to unprecedented levels, with global costs projected to soar to a staggering $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, making it the third-largest economy in the world if measured as a country. As cyber threats like ransomware, phishing attacks, data breaches, and deepfake fraud grow increasingly sophisticated, CFOs and finance leaders stand at the frontline of corporate resilience.
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The stakes couldn’t be higher. Nearly 60% of finance professionals admit they lack the confidence and knowledge to address these challenges. Meanwhile, organised cybercriminals are directly targeting CFOs and the C-suite, aiming to exploit their roles as gatekeepers of corporate assets and data. Traditionally, CFOs have relied on their IT and cybersecurity teams for protection. But the game has changed. Deepfake technology is undermining the integrity of financial controls, and with the average cost of a data breach now exceeding $3.3 million — alongside potential disruptions to business continuity—finance leaders can no longer afford to sit on the sidelines. It’s time for the finance function to take centre stage in managing cyber risks and steering the organisation through the storm when breaches occur.
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That’s why this conference is different. It’s purpose-built for finance professionals, offering practical, jargon-free guidance and fresh insights that fit into your demanding schedule. Our agenda tackles the questions you may not have time to ask, delivering everything the finance function needs to know about cybersecurity and resilience in a single day.
Digital fraud forgeries accounted for 57.46% of all document fraud in 2024. That’s a 244% increase over the previous year.
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source:Entrust Identity Fraud Report 2025
Identity fraud attempts are up 74% over the last three years. Deepfakes account for 6.5% of fraud attempts, up 2,137% over the last three years.
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Source :Signicat in partnership with consult hyperion
Our
Speakers
Gary Simon
Gary Simon, CEO FSN & Leader of the FSN Modern Finance Forum on LinkedIn, with a membership of more than 59,000 senior finance professionals. He is a highly sought after lecturer and trusted provider of 'thought leadership' and analysis about the development of the modern finance function for CFOs around the world. The bulk of Gary Simon’s professional experience has been as a senior consulting partner with Deloitte, one of the largest professional services organisations in the world. His field of expertise is information security, strategy, performance management and financial reporting systems working at Board level with global 2,000 companies, large public sector organisations and central government as well as spells in the mid-market.
Mark Hendry
Partner, Digital Services Evelyn Partners Mark leads Evelyn Partners cyber security practice. He advises clients on all aspects of information and cyber security risk including; strategic improvement and optimisation, regulatory change, mergers, acquisitions and integrations, incident investigation, response, and recovery.
Simon Horswell
Fraud Specialist Onfido (An Entrust Company) Simon's journey began in border control. Over the years, he ascended the ranks, becoming a qualified Expert Witness at the National Document Fraud Unit. He now leads a team of expert investigators within Fraud Lab, focusing on addressing the root causes of fraud, advising on potential vulnerabilities, and driving innovative solutions for identity verification.
Richard Hall
Partner, Incident Response Practice Mullen Coughlin Richard is a seasoned cybersecurity and data protection lawyer, primarily practicing in the Firm’s Incident Response practice group, serving as lead Breach Counsel for organizations across the globe who are in the midst of, or have already suffered, a data privacy and security incident. With over a decade of legal experience, primarily focused on contentious legal matters, including data privacy and security incident response, Richard brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in data privacy and information security landscape in the United Kingdom (UK) and European Union (EU).
Richard Gale
Partner Broadgate Consultants Richard Gale is a founding partner of Broadgate Consultants which was established in 2010 and has 150 highly specialised consultants. Richard advises organisations on how to deal with information security risks, calculating breach exposure and prioritising areas requiring investment. The practice firmly believes that cyber security is not just about technology, but also about the people and processes.
Anna Sznerch
Thomas Clayton
Co-Founder Cytala Anna is co-founder of Cytala where she advises Private Equity and Venture Capital firms on cyber talent and how to maximise their cyber resilience through effective leadership. Prior to Cytala, Anna was a Director at ISTARI Global, a cyber platform backed by Temasek - holding an EMEA advisory role, serving clients with a specific focus on cyber resilience and cyber strategy & transformation Anna previously worked in PwC where she served clients across the UK, China and Hong Kong, and the US, based from the HQ in New York. She led a number of cyber transformation programs including NIST, IS027001 remediations, integrations through acquisition and mergers, and was instrumental in the build of on-shore and off-shore capabilities. She was the global lead for the design, build and launch of an upskilling platform that served cyber practitioners across over 60 countries. Furthermore, Anna was the mentorship lead for women in cyber, privacy and forensics across PwC US
Head of Cyber, Zurich Commercial Insurance UK Thomas joined Zurich in 2013 and leads the UK Cyber Underwriting team, as well as continuing to underwrite global risks in the London market. He is the outgoing chair of the International Underwriting Association’s Cyber Committee and has been heavily involved in market discussion on topics such as War Exclusions and Government risk Pooling. He regularly contributes to industry media including The Insurance Age, The Chartered Insurance Institute Journal, The Telegraph and various Cyber Conferences.
Dr Lucy Fraser
Dr Lucy Fraser, Policy Advisor Association of British Insurers. Lucy Fraser is the ABI’s Policy Advisor on Specialty Lines. She leads on cyber insurance and trade credit insurance policy and supports the two respective committees. She also leads on the ABI’s specialty insurance agendas. Lucy also engages on a range of policy issues across General Insurance Lines. Prior to taking this role in 2021, Lucy worked for the City of London Corporation in the Innovation and Growth Directorate, focusing on cyber security policy for the financial and professional services sectors. Lucy comes from an academic background, having achieved a PhD from the UCL Faculty of Engineering Sciences. Her research looked at the NHS estates. During this time, Lucy developed a passion for research and development, especially in the technology and built environment sectors.
Carlo Ramadoro
Head of Cyber & Technology, Lockton UK. Carlo joined Lockton’s in 2012 where he leads the Cyber and technology team in London which is made up of 20 brokers and 3 dedicated claims brokers. He specialises in the design of bespoke combined technology E&O and Cyber programs for clients globally and has developed strong relationships with all the major insurers in this field. For the first three years of his career at Lockton Carlo specialized in the placement of Professional Liability programs for US Law Firms, Architects and Engineers.
Jack Hughes
Jack Hughes Head of Incident Response Unit 42 Palo Alto Networks Jack is a global cybersecurity leader recognised for building and leading world-class incident response teams, with a 10+ year track record of successfully mitigating complex, large-scale cyber incidents worldwide. He has deep technical expertise in intrusion analysis, malware research, and digital forensics to drive rapid incident resolution and minimise business impact. He leads the Cyber Incident Response (CIR) team at Palo Networks, a provider assured by the National Cyber Security Centre and prior to that was the Group Lead for CIR at Deloitte UK. He holds degrees in Cyber Security and Forensic Computing.
Agenda at a Glance
8:30 am
Delegate Registration & Networking over breakfast
9:00 am
Conference Chairman's Welcoming Remarks
9:10 am
KEYNOTE
Why CFOs Must Embrace Cybersecurity as a Core Financial Risk
9:40 am
"IT WON"T HAPPEN TO US!"
Cybersecurity War Stories And Lessons Learned
10:10 am
WHAT ARE THE LEGAL CONSEQUENCES OF A DATA BREACH?
Legal & Regulatory Implications for Finance in Cybersecurity
1:10 pm
Lunch & Networking
2:10 pm
BUILDING A CYBER RESILIENT FINANCE FUNCTION
The organisational aspects of cyber resilience
2:40 pm
CYBER INSURANCE TRENDS: WHAT CFOS NEED TO KNOW
The latest trends, policy complexities, and strategies for ensuring adequate coverage.
3:10 pm
Coffee & Networking Break
3:30 pm
HOW CAN THE FINANCE FUNCTION PROTECT ITSELF FROM CYBER THREATS
Finance in the driving seat, reducing risk and ensuring critical data and processes are secure
10:50 am
Coffee & Networking Break
11:10 am
EXPOSING DEEPFAKE FRAUD
A Live demonstration of AI-Driven Attacks
11:45 am
IT'S GETTING PERSONAL
The CFO And The C-Suite Under Attack
12:30 am
INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION
Evolving Threats and Practical Strategies for Finance Leaders
04:00 pm
RECOVERY AFTER A CYBER ATTACK
You've suffered a data breach or other cyber-attack leading to loss. What should you do now.
04:30 pm
INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION
AI, Automation And The Future Of Cybersecurity in Finance
05:00 pm
CHAIRMAN'S CLOSING REMARKS
A Brief Summary Of Key Takeaways And Calls To Action To Conclude The Conference
Who should attend?
While CFOs are expected to be at the forefront of cyber threats, helping to defend their organisations from the crippling and costly consequences of cyber incidents, an effective plan requires a united and informed approach from the entire finance team.
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Resilience to cyber threats isn't just a technical issue. People are the first line of defence and, if the unthinkable happens, the first line of response as well. Each member of the finance team needs to understand the threat landscape and their role in ensuring their organisation remains secure.
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This conference has been thoughtfully designed for CFOs and the entire finance team, ensuring actionable insights and practical knowledge for everyone. So don’t just attend—equip your entire team finance team with the insights they need to protect and strengthen your organisation.
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Why not bring members of your security team as well?
CFOs tell us that it's not easy to find quality time to collaborate with their security colleagues. This conference uniquely helps to identify the issues in this dynamic and changeable environment, providing a spring board for discussions and joint action plans.
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Top reasons to attend
MAXIMISE your finance team's understanding of the key cybersecurity issues, threats, solutions, legal issues and the latest in cyber-insurance, presented in non-technical language a single productive day.
NETWORK with contemporaries from other organisations facing the same issue and make valuable connections.
DISCOVER new tools and methodologies for protecting your organisation and discuss concerns with leading independent experts in the field.
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3 to 5 Delegates - 10% discount, £437+VAT
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​Please note that group discounts are only valid on paid tickets when three or more delegates from one company book and pay on the same day. Group discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount - only one discount may be applied to the current pricing rate.
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For more than 5 delegates please contact us
CPD
If you need a certificate of attendance in order to claim eligibility for CPD please let us know.
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Delegate Price £485 + VAT
Booking Conditions:
Confirmation emails will be sent on receipt of registration details and receipted invoices will be sent on receipt of payment - which must be made before the conference date. Your fee includes lunch and refreshments. If you are unable to attend, a substitute delegate is always welcome. If you cancel your place more than one month before the event, we shall charge a £75 admin charge + VAT, no refunds can be made if you cnacel within one month of the event. Cancellation must be made in writing to support@cybercfo.io and will be acknowledged in writing. It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the organisers to cancel the event, alter the content, speaker, timings or venue. FSN Publishing Limited, will not accept liability for any transport disruption or individual delays and, in such circumstances, the cancellation conditions given above apply.
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