Phil Blunden
Ministry of Defence
Cyber Industry Engagement and Communication Lead
Phil has been in the MOD for over 25 years. He is currently the Engagement Lead for the Cyber Defence & Resilience team, mainly promoting the new Cyber Security Model and Defence Cyber Certification. Prior to that he has been a Computer Security Analyst and an Application Developer.
Ministry of Defence
Cyber Industry Engagement and Communication Lead
Phil has been in the MOD for over 25 years. He is currently the Engagement Lead for the Cyber Defence & Resilience team, mainly promoting the new Cyber Security Model and Defence Cyber Certification. Prior to that he has been a Computer Security Analyst and an Application Developer.
Phil Cracknell
IASME
Head of Cyber Security Development
Phil is regarded as one of Europe’s leading cybersecurity experts, having held eight CISO roles across five industry sectors in a 35-year career. His experience was gained in a variety of high-profile technology and security management roles, enabling him to offer a unique and captivating insight to the world of information security, cyber-threats, and risk management.
Phil is currently a board advisor for The Cyber Escape Room Co. and IP-Performance. He is also the head of cyber-security development for the assessment/accreditation body IASME Consortium. He leads the Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) scheme.
IASME
Head of Cyber Security Development
Phil is regarded as one of Europe’s leading cybersecurity experts, having held eight CISO roles across five industry sectors in a 35-year career. His experience was gained in a variety of high-profile technology and security management roles, enabling him to offer a unique and captivating insight to the world of information security, cyber-threats, and risk management.
Phil is currently a board advisor for The Cyber Escape Room Co. and IP-Performance. He is also the head of cyber-security development for the assessment/accreditation body IASME Consortium. He leads the Defence Cyber Certification (DCC) scheme.
David Crowe
Agilexe
CEO
Following a career in the Royal Navy, David co-founded Agilexe in 2018. Originally a specialist training and learning consultancy, Agilexe evolved into a software company in 2023 and now develops AI-enabled applications that help training management teams work faster, more consistently and with greater assurance across defence and high-hazard civilian sectors.
Agilexe
CEO
Following a career in the Royal Navy, David co-founded Agilexe in 2018. Originally a specialist training and learning consultancy, Agilexe evolved into a software company in 2023 and now develops AI-enabled applications that help training management teams work faster, more consistently and with greater assurance across defence and high-hazard civilian sectors.
John Hackett
D3IP
Portfolio Lead
D3IP
Portfolio Lead