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Navigating the AI Revolution: Governance, Security & the Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way organisations operate - but with that transformation comes a new wave of risk, responsibility, and regulatory scrutiny. Are you confident your organisation is asking the right questions?
Join Scott Simpson, Global Data Protection Officer, AI Governance Professional, and Cyber Security Consultant, for an essential webinar designed for those who need to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
In this session, Scott will cover:
How AI Has Transformed the Cyber Threat Landscape - AI isn't just a tool for businesses - it's also a weapon for cybercriminals. Discover how the threat landscape has fundamentally shifted, what new attack vectors have emerged, and what organisations must do to protect themselves in an AI-powered world.
The Real Challenges of AI Implementation - Beyond the hype, what issues do organisations actually face when deploying AI? From data quality and bias to regulatory compliance and ethical risk, Scott unpacks the critical problems that can derail even the best-intentioned AI initiatives.
The Questions You Should Be Asking - AI governance, third-party assurance, and security due diligence don't have to be overwhelming. Scott will walk through the key questions every organisation needs to be asking of their AI tools, vendors, and internal teams to ensure responsible and compliant deployment.
About the speaker:
Scott Simpson is a globally recognised Data Privacy and Information Security leader with over a decade of experience advising organisations across regulated industries. As a qualified Data Protection Officer, AI Governance Professional, and Cyber Security Consultant, Scott brings a rare combination of strategic vision and hands-on expertise to some of the most complex compliance challenges facing organisations today.
Scott is currently Global Head of Privacy and Group DPO at Anglo American, one of the world's largest mining companies, where he has led the organisation's data privacy function for the past three years. Prior to this, he served as a senior data privacy advisor to the UK Government, providing expert counsel to the Department of Health & Social Care and the UK Health Security Agency during a period of significant digital transformation.
As founder of The Security Circle, Scott has delivered specialist consultancy to over 150 organisations across a broad range of disciplines, including AI governance, data protection, information security, cyber-resilience, business continuity, and incident response planning. He has previously held Group Data Protection Officer roles at two global technology businesses, giving him deep insight into the unique privacy and compliance demands of large-scale, multinational operations.
Scott is known for his dynamic and pragmatic approach - translating complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable strategies that protect organisations and build lasting trust with customers, partners, and regulators alike.
