Senior Director of Cyber Defence at News Corp & former Chief Security Advisor at Microsoft

Jon Davies is the Senior Director of Cyber Defence at News Corp and a coveted cybersecurity luminary. With an unparalleled expertise in cybersecurity and all its facets, Jon has served as the Chief Security Advisor at Microsoft. He is now available to offer his compelling commentary on matters related to cybersecurity, threat landscapes, and security practice modernisation when booked as a speaker.

Highly educated, Jon possesses a BEng in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, an MSc in Nanotechnology and an Engineering Doctorate in Materials Engineering from Swansea University. He started out his career as a Research Development Project Engineer at Tata Steel in Europe before he became a Project Engineer at GE. In 2016, Jon began his 5-year association with the UK Ministry of Defence, culminating in his serving as a Specialist Fellow of Cybersecurity for the UK Ministry of Defence.

Other prominent roles held by Jon include being the Principal Cyber Specialist for HM Revenue & Customs and returning as a Specialist for the UK Ministry of Defence. Currently a Board Member at the Chartered Institute of Information Security, he is dedicated to raising the standard of professionalism in information and cybersecurity and therefore mentors aspiring cybersecurity professionals. Cognizant of the need for more security professionals, in his role at Microsoft, he was also able to introduce the first Microsoft UK Managed Extended Detection and Response Partners.

Recipient of the prestigious Platinum Speakers Award from Microsoft, Jon is lauded for his eloquence and ability to coherently articulate complex ideas to large audiences. A stalwart supporter of the development of cybersecurity, Jon Davies is an excellent choice to hire for your next cybersecurity event. Book him today!

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Jon Davies' official speaking topics include:

Cyber Security
Information Security
Cyber Crime
Nation State
AI-Cyber
Cyber Fraud
Technology Risk
"Talking Cyber to the Board"

Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events

Feedback from In-Person Events:

"Jon participated in a number of our conferences and every time delivered exceptional content. His sessions were extremely popular with our customers. Jon's sessions always covered the latest and greatest from the cyber industry - whether it was notable ransomware attacks or review of new solutions brought to the market. He adapted the language to suit our audience - he knew how to simplify the complex technology terms, provided unbiased assessment of current events as well as knowledgeable opinion. I would definitely recommend Jon for both virtual and face-to-face keynotes as well as panel discussions." - Chess ICT

"Having seen Jonathan talk on a number of occasions I was impressed by his wide-ranging knowledge on the topic of cyber security and his ability to move between deeply technical and business language. Jon has a relaxed, friendly approach which really resonates with his audience and encourages participation, which I think is a real positive for a speaker." - Scott, Co-Founder, Bridewell