Cyber Insiders Podcast: Liz Banbury on Safeguarding Critical National Infrastructure

As cyber threats increasingly target essential services, protecting the UK’s critical national infrastructure (CNI) has never been more vital. Recent cyberattacks, like the Qilin ransomware incident that disrupted NHS hospital services in London and the breach affecting Transport for London, highlight the serious consequences of CNI vulnerabilities: disrupted essential services, compromised sensitive data, and lives put at risk.

In our latest Cyber Insiders podcast episode, we’re joined by Liz Banbury, Chief Information Security Officer at Thames Water, who shares her perspective on the unique challenges and opportunities in protecting vital water services for over 15 million people.

With more than two decades of experience, largely in financial services, Liz now applies her expertise to the water industry, where she navigates regulatory demands, operational complexities, and the critical task of building a resilient security culture. As an advocate for inclusivity and collaboration, she also leads the ISC2 London chapter, supporting a community of over 2,000 cyber professionals.

This episode offers an in-depth look at Liz’s transition from financial services to critical national infrastructure, where the stakes are high and the responsibility even higher. Here’s what you’ll learn from her insights:

• Effective stakeholder management
• Navigating a monopoly-regulated environment
• Building a cybersecurity culture
• Implementing robust cybersecurity strategies in large, complex organisations
• Balancing innovation with security fundamentals

Listen now to discover Liz’s journey, her strategies, and her vision for the future of cybersecurity.

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