techUK Webinar: New, Emerging and Persistent Threats to the UK
2pm – 3.30pm14 November 2024
Online
Matt Horne, Director of Intelligence and Investigations at Clue Software will delve into the evolving threats posed by organised crime groups, insider threats, and economic crime, while exploring the crucial role that technology, particularly artificial intelligence, plays in their prevention and detection in 2025.
Isabella Chase, Senior Policy Advisor at TRM Labs leads EMEA regulatory affairs and policy engagement. TRM Labs provides blockchain intelligence solutions to help law enforcement and national security agencies, financial institutions, and cryptocurrency businesses detect, investigate, and disrupt crypto-related fraud and financial crime. In this presentation Isabella will explain what blockchain intelligence is, how it can be leveraged to identify and disrupt threats and the current trends shaping the illicit use of cryptoassets.
Adam Hadley CBE is the Founder and Executive Director of Tech Against Terrorism, where he oversees an OSINT capability that tracks terrorist activity online, detects imminent threats to life, monitors online crises, and operates a 24/7 alerting team to notify platforms and governments of emerging threats. Adam is a specialist in building systems to process large open-source datasets, providing threat intelligence and actionable insights for both private and public sectors. As CEO of QuantSpark, the AI transformation consultancy, he also leads a team using advanced analytics and AI to automate business-critical processes, optimising operations across diverse industries, including in support of national security. In this presentation, Adam will examine how terrorists and hostile nation-states exploit the internet—using social media, messaging apps, and niche platforms—to strategically influence our information environment. These adversaries use varied tactics to achieve impact, revealing vulnerabilities that demand thoughtful collaboration with the tech sector. Ada will also discuss the importance of building resilience against these evolving threats, particularly in light of the National Security Act 2023.
There will be plenty of opportunities for Q&A from the audience.
Prior to joining techUK, Raya worked in Business Development for an expert network firm within the institutional investment space. Before this Raya spent a year in industry working for a tech start-up in London as part of their Growth team which included the formation and development of a 'Let's Talk Tech' podcast and involvement in London Tech Week.
Raya has a degree in Politics and International Relations (Bsc Hons) from the University of Bath where she focused primarily on national security and counter-terrorism policies, centreing research on female-led terrorism and specific approaches to justice there.
Outside of work, Raya's interests include baking, spin classes and true-crime Netflix shows!
Associate Director, Defence and National Security, techUK
Fred Sugden
Associate Director, Defence and National Security, techUK
Fred is responsible for techUK's activities across the Defence and National Security sectors, working to provide members with access to key stakeholders across the Defence and National Security community. Before taking on the role of Associate Director for Defence and National Security, Fred joined techUK in 2018, working as the Programme Head for Defence at techUK, leading the organisation's engagement with the Ministry of Defence. Before joining techUK, he worked at ADS, the national trade association representing Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space companies in the UK.
Fred is responsible for techUK’s market engagement and policy development activities across the Defence and National Security sectors, working closely with various organisations within the Ministry of Defence, and across the wider National Security and Intelligence community. Fred works closely with many techUK member companies that have an interest in these sectors, and is responsible for the activities of techUK's senior Defence & Security Board. Working closely with techUK's Programme Head for Cyber Security, Fred oversees a broad range of activities for techUK members.
Outside of work, Fred's interests include football (a Watford FC fan) and skiing.
Tracy supports several areas at techUK, including Cyber Exchange, Cyber Security, Defence, Health and Social Care, Local Public Services, Nations and Regions and National Security.
Tracy joined techUK in March 2022, having worked in the education sector for 19 years, covering administration, research project support, IT support and event/training support. My most outstanding achievement has been running three very successful international conferences and over 300 training courses booked all over the globe!
Tracy has a great interest in tech. Gaming and computing have been a big part of her life, and now electric cars are an exciting look at the future. She has warmed to Alexa, even though it can sometimes be sassy!
techUK’s National Security programme leads the debate on emerging technologies which present opportunities to strengthen UK national security. Through a variety of market engagement and policy activities we assess the capability of these technologies against various national security threats. Visit the programme page here
Tech Deep Dives with Jacqueline de Rojas CBE and George Williamson (CEO at HMGCC)
Earlier this month, techUK’s National Security programme welcomed George Williamson, Chief Executive Officer at His Majesty’s Government Communications Centre (HMGCC) for a Fireside Chat hosted by Jacqueline de Rojas CBE, techUK Board Member, President Emeritus & Chair Bletchley Park.
HMGCC Co-Creation is a partnership with DSTL (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory), created to deliver a new, bold and innovative way of working with the wider UK science and technology community. We bring together the best in class across industry, academia and Government, to work collaboratively on National Security Engineering challenges and accelerate innovation. Co-Creation is the front door to the HMGCC technology eco-system.
Our members develop strong networks, build meaningful partnerships and grow their businesses as we all work together to create a thriving environment where industry, government and stakeholders come together to realise the positive outcomes tech can deliver.
Prior to joining techUK, Raya worked in Business Development for an expert network firm within the institutional investment space. Before this Raya spent a year in industry working for a tech start-up in London as part of their Growth team which included the formation and development of a 'Let's Talk Tech' podcast and involvement in London Tech Week.
Raya has a degree in Politics and International Relations (Bsc Hons) from the University of Bath where she focused primarily on national security and counter-terrorism policies, centreing research on female-led terrorism and specific approaches to justice there.
Outside of work, Raya's interests include baking, spin classes and true-crime Netflix shows!
Tracy supports several areas at techUK, including Cyber Exchange, Cyber Security, Defence, Health and Social Care, Local Public Services, Nations and Regions and National Security.
Tracy joined techUK in March 2022, having worked in the education sector for 19 years, covering administration, research project support, IT support and event/training support. My most outstanding achievement has been running three very successful international conferences and over 300 training courses booked all over the globe!
Tracy has a great interest in tech. Gaming and computing have been a big part of her life, and now electric cars are an exciting look at the future. She has warmed to Alexa, even though it can sometimes be sassy!
Isabella Chase is a Senior Policy Advisor at TRM Labs where she leads EMEA regulatory affairs and policy engagement. TRM Labs provides blockchain intelligence solutions to help law enforcement and national security agencies, financial institutions, and cryptocurrency businesses detect, investigate, and disrupt crypto-related fraud and financial crime. In this presentation Isabella will explain what blockchain intelligence is, how it can be leveraged to identify and disrupt threats and the current trends shaping the illicit use of cryptoassets.
Founder and Executive Director, Tech Against Terrorism
Adam Hadley CBE is the Founder and Executive Director of Tech Against Terrorism, where he oversees an OSINT capability that tracks terrorist activity online, detects imminent threats to life, monitors online crises, and operates a 24/7 alerting team to notify platforms and governments of emerging threats. Adam is a specialist in building systems to process large open-source datasets, providing threat intelligence and actionable insights for both private and public sectors. As CEO of QuantSpark, the AI transformation consultancy, he also leads a team using advanced analytics and AI to automate business-critical processes, optimising operations across diverse industries, including in support of national security.
Director of Intelligence and Investigation, Clue Software
Matt Horne, Director of Intelligence and Investigations at Clue Software will delve into the evolving threats posed by organised crime groups, insider threats, and economic crime, while exploring the crucial role that technology, particularly artificial intelligence, plays in their prevention and detection in 2025.
