Gary Hibberd

Gary Hibberd – Cyber Security Expert & Speaker

Gary Hibberd is a Cyber Security Expert and speaker, with over 25 years experience in technology, Data Protection and Cybersecurity.

Gary is the co-founder of ‘Consultants Like Us’, a Cybersecurity and Information Governance Consultancy dedicated to helping organisations improve their security.

He is a practitioner in Cybersecurity and Data Protection with over 25 years in IT, and a background of working with large and small organisations to improve their technical, physical and human security. Gary is a Consultant who specialises in helping organisations implement security-related frameworks and regulations like NIST, ISO27001, ISO22301 and GDPR and the UK DPA2018. Gary has developed security training and awareness programmes for organisations, focusing on strategy, tactics and operational effectiveness.

Working within the public and private sector, helping organisations in banking, fintech, IT services, legal, retail and hospitality. For eight years Gary was the Managing Director of a Consultancy based in Yorkshire. He has helped start-ups to multi-national organisations implement security programmes and frameworks that are practical, pragmatic and added value to them and their customers.

A passonate speaker and author, he is driven to help us protect ourselves in the digital universe individually and collectively. This is why he is often called upon to speak to school children about the promise and the pitfalls of social media and to large conferences about the evolution and future of Cybercrime, the Darkweb and CyberPsychology. Gary brings a unique perspective and fresh approach to the world of Cybersecurity.

Gary is a published author on topics related to Cybercrime and cyber terrorism, business continuity and most recently (2022) published the “Art of Cybersecurity”. This book takes the works of Sun Tzu (Art of War) and brings it into the modern era of Cyberwarfare. Other publications include;

• Cyber Security: Law and Guidance
• The Business Continuity Toolkit
• Cyber Crime and Cyber Terrorism Investigators Handbook
• The Definitive Guide to Business Continuity
• The Dummies Guide to Business Continuity Management

Gary is a board member of the Yorkshire Cyber Security Cluster (YCSC) and a former board member of the Resilience Association.

Gary is a regular speaker and writer on the topic of Cyber Security and Business Continuity.

As a keynote speaker, Gary demonstrates a passion and ability for communicating technical matters which has earned him the title of ‘Professor of Communicating Cyber’.

Speaking topics include:

• Cybercrime and CyberTerrorism – The new Crime Inc.
• The Good, the Bad and the Ugly side of Cyberspace.
• What Cyber is doing to us.
• Why cybercriminals are targeting SME’s.
• The Future of Crime.
• War Games.
• You’re the problem – your IT is fine.
• AI: Beyond the Hype – Risks and Rewards

And his most recent and more popular talk –

Think that AI is going to take over the world? It already has.
Let Gary take you on an exhilarating dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence. Discover the true potential and hidden dangers of AI technology as he separates fact from fiction and takes into the world of Cybercrime and how AI is being used and going to be used in business and organised crime. Gain insights into how AI is transforming industries, enhancing daily life, and driving economic growth, while also addressing ethical concerns, security threats, and job market impacts. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and shape the future of AI responsibly. Be part of the conversation that matters!