Jessica Barker

Transforming the industry with her human-centric approach, Jessica Barker has forged a successful career as a cyber security expert, renowned as the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Cygenta. An award-winning global leader in the sector, Jessica passionately raises awareness of the importance of cyber security, impacting the behaviour and culture of organisations across the globe. Now hired as a popular cyber security speaker for corporate events, Jessica has delivered her eye-opening keynote speeches to over 40,000 people in 23 countries. If you are looking for an expert in cyber security, hire Jessica Barker today.

After completing studies in Social and Political Sciences at The University of Sheffield, Jessica began her career working as a Research and Administration Assistant for the Northwest Development Agency. Returning to university, Jessica later achieved an MA in Research Methodology and a PhD in Civic Design from the University of Liverpool, before reassessing her career options to become a Principal Cyber Security Consultant. Forging a reputation as a preeminent thought leader on the human aspects of cyber security, Jessica has also worked as the Chair of ClubCISO, working with public and private sectors to exchange information on information security leadership. In 2013, Jessica became the Director of J L Barker Ltd, a company committed to helping organisations to use information safely and delivering dedicated cyber security training programmes.

Other prominent roles of Jessica’s have included being the Team Leader for Cyber Volunteers 19 and an Advisory Board Member of the UK Government Cyber Security Advisory Board. Currently working as the Co-CEO of Cygenta, Jessica is working closely with some of the world’s most prominent organisations to ensure that they are protecting their sensitive information from the prying eyes of cyber criminals and hackers. In recognition of her commitments to cyber security, Jessica was named as one of the Top 20 Most Influential Women in Cyber Security in the UK.

Now hired as a preeminent cyber security speaker, Jessica is revered for her perspectives on the human aspect of cyber security. A seasoned speaker, Jessica has formerly been invited to speak at RSA San Francisco 2020. Also the author of No.1 Amazon Best-Seller Confident Cyber Security, Jessica helps people of all walks of life to ensure that they are keeping their online data safe and secure. Regularly sought to appear on BBC News, Channel 4 News, Sky News and BBC Radio, Jessica is a highly trusted expert on cyber security whose expertise should not be missed.