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Mike Beck
Chief Information Security Officer,
Darktrace
Mike is the Global CISO at Darktrace, overseeing the company’s internal security program. With 18 years in technology, security, and risk, he began as a software engineer on GCHQ’s technologist programme, later supporting military operations and serving as a senior intelligence officer. In 2010, he led cyber defensive operations for the UK government, contributing to the national cyber security strategy and securing the London 2012 Olympics. Joining Darktrace in 2014, he built the global cyber analyst team providing 24/7 customer support. Mike holds a first-class degree in Computer Science from the University of Plymouth and blends intelligence with cybersecurity expertise.