Professor Mary Aiken has forged a decorated reputation as a world-leading authority on Cyberpsychology – the in-depth study of how technology impacts human behaviour. Currently sharing her pioneering expertise as the Professor of Cyberpsychology and Chair of the Department of Cyberpsychology at Capitol Technology University, Mary is acclaimed for her contributions to information technology and the cybersecurity sector. Having advised internationally on the intersection of technology and human behaviour, Mary Aiken is now a popular keynote speaker for a multitude of events on human factors in cybersecurity, trust, safety and safety tech.
Mary’s decorated career began with a background in marketing, having formerly worked as the Senior Vice President of Equity Marketing Inc. Later becoming the Director of Aiken Innovation R&D, Mary began to delve into her interests in how human behaviour is impacted by technology when she co-led a White House research team as part of the Obama Administration’s initiative “Tech Vs Human Trafficking”, along with her role as the Director of the CyberPsychology Research Centre at RCSI. Since then Mary has demonstrated her adept understanding of cyberpsychology, having also worked as an Academic Advisor of the European Cyber Crime Centre for Europol, a Professor of Forensic Cyberpsychology at the University of East London, a Member of the INTERPOL Global Cybercrime Expert Group and a Chief Scientist of Safety Tech for the Paladin Capital Group.
Proving to be a powerful educator in cyberpsychology, Mary has also held roles of Adjunct Associate Professor and Adjunct Professor at University College Dublin. Having also been appointed a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and a Global Fellow of The Wilson Centre, it is without surprise that Mary has been inducted into the Infosecurity Europe Hall of Fame and named as one of the Top 50 Most Inspiring Women in Technology in Europe. Mary has also been awarded Freedom of the City of Dublin, been named one of the Top 50 Women in GovTech in the Asia Pacific Region on two occasions and claimed recognition as one of the 100 Top Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Internationally recognised as an expert on policy debates at the intersection of technology and human behaviour, Mary has consolidated her expertise in the Times Book of the Year “The Cyber Effect”. In addition, Mary’s work has also been featured in the likes of the Wall Street Journal, the Sunday Times, the Guardian, the New York Post and the New York Times.
Currently the UEL Co-Lead on a €5 million EU Horizon research project investigating human and technical drivers of cybercrime, Professor Mary also shares her time with keynote speaking engagements on cyberpsychology and human factors in cybersecurity. An expert advisor on online harm and safety technologies, Mary has worked closely with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sports on campaigns such as The Online Safety Data Initiative – demonstrating her authority in the industry. Having been an advisor at national and international debates on cybersecurity and online safety, Mary is a seasoned speaker who contextualises the intricacies of technology and its impact on society. If you are looking to gain further expertise on cyberpsychology and how to remain ahead of the curve in the new technological age, hire Professor Mary Aiken as a keynote speaker today.
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Professor Mary Aiken's official speaking topics are listed below:
- Cyberpsychology
- Human Factors in Cybersecurity
- Trust & Safety
- Online Safety Technologies
- Safety Tech
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"Mary is an outstanding leader, inspiring both subordinates and colleagues. She possesses that rare blend of analytical skills with outstanding creativity. Mary is also an exceptional marketer and business developer... I would very much welcome the opportunity to work with her again - she is a legitimate superstar. I unconditionally recommend Mary Aiken." - Don, Executive Board Chair, Omelet
- 2024 - Published a paper entitled “The Enterprise Strikes Back” on industry-led active cyber defence
- 2023 - Partnered with Paladin Capital Group on creating the Safety Tech Report on how to keep American people safe against online harm, misinformation and terrorism
- 2022 - Chief Scientist of Safety Tech for the Paladin Capital Group
- 2022 - Awarded Freedom of the City of Dublin
- 2021 - Member of the INTERPOL Global Cybercrime Expert Group
- 2021 - Named as one of the Top 50 Women in GovTech in the Asia Pacific Region
- 2021 - Professor of Cyberpsychology & Chair of the Department of Cyberpsychology at Capitol Technology University
- 2020 - Adjunct Professor at University College Dublin
- 2020 - Professor of Forensic Cyberpsychology at the University of East London
- 2019 - Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine
- 2019 - Named as one of the Top 50 Women in GovTech in the Asia Pacific Region
- 2018 - Global Fellow of The Wilson Center
- 2017 - Inducted into the Infosecurity Europe Hall of Fame
- 2016 - Named as one of the Top 50 Most Inspiring Women in Technology in Europe
- 2016 - Adjunct Associate Professor at University College Dublin
- 2016 - Awarded the Times Book of the Year in the Thought category
- 2016 - Author of "The Cyber Effect"
- 2014 - Producer of CSI:Cyber for CBS Television Studios
- 2014 - Academic Advisor at the European Cyber Crime Centre for Europol
- 2014 - Listed as one of the 100 Top Women in Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths
- 2013 - Director of the CyberPsychology Research Centre at RCSI
- 2013 - Co-Led a White House research team as part of the Obama Administration's initiative "Tech Vs Human Trafficking"
- 2007 - Director of Aiken Innovation R&D
- 2004 - Senior Vice President of Equity Marketing Inc.