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Founder & inaugural CEO, UK's NCSC

Ciaran Martin

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Ciaran Martin helps organisations translate national cyber threats into actionable security strategy. A leading cybersecurity keynote speaker, Ciaran advises boards and governments on cyber resilience, public-private collaboration, and digital risk leadership. Founder of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre and appointed Companion of the Order of the Bath.

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Founder and first CEO of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre
Oxford professor and adviser on cyber strategy and resilience
Board roles at CyberCX, Paladin Capital, and SANS Cyber Leaders Network

Ciaran Martin founded the UK's National Cyber Security Centre and spent more than two decades shaping how governments and organisations defend themselves against cyber threats. Ciaran served as the NCSC's inaugural CEO from 2016 to 2020, during which time the UK rose from eighth to first in the International Telecommunication Union's Global Cybersecurity Index. He is now Professor of Practice at Oxford University's Blavatnik School of Government and holds senior roles at Paladin Capital and CyberCX UK. He was appointed Companion of the Order of the Bath in 2020 for services to global cybersecurity. Drawing on more than two decades in public service, Ciaran explains how leaders can respond to cyber incidents, strengthen resilience, and build cooperation between governments and industry. He has advised senior decision-makers across national security, economic policy, and constitutional affairs, and helped establish frameworks that are now recognised internationally. Audiences gain practical approaches to cyber risk, clearer communication between technical teams and executives, and lessons from managing major national incidents. They also learn how to prepare for disruption and create cultures that support resilience and accountability. For organisations navigating an increasingly complex digital landscape, Ciaran offers experience gained at the highest levels of cyber security and public leadership.

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Ciaran brings the rare perspective of someone who built a national cyber institution from the ground up. His experience managing real-world incidents and advising leaders across government translates well for organisations focused on resilience, risk, and executive decision-making.

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Universal enthusiasm for him, his content and his presentation. Loads of great feedback from people. He was excellent. And he delivered exactly what we asked for. He gave the impact we asked for.

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