Toby Lewis

Global Head of Threat Analysis at Darktrace | Former member of the British Intelligence Services

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Toby Lewis's Biography

Former British Intelligence Services member, now leading a team at AI & Cyber Security firm Darktrace, an esteemed Cyber Security and AI expert sharing insights on major cyber threats and the application of Artificial Intelligence. Toby Lewis is a Cyber Security Expert with a career that began within the British Intelligence Services. He was a founding member of the National Cyber Security Centre and now leads an international team of Cyber Security Analysts for British AI & Cyber Security firm, Darktrace. His career has been punctuated by major Cyber Security events, initially working on the threat from Nation State espionage until WannaCry transformed the Cyber Crime landscape into one dominated by Ransomware.Toby has delivered keynote speeches at flagship conferences on Cyber Security, sharing his experiences working at the sharp end, combating major Cyber Security incidents and providing insights into the cyber threat landscape. He has provided expert commentary for mainstream broadcast news and print media, on topics ranging from the benefits and risks associated with Artificial Intelligence, to joining BBC Radio 5 Live on the morning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine to discuss the potential use of Cyber Weapons by the two countries. Since joining Darktrace at the start of 2021, Toby has been at the forefront of the real-world application of AI and Machine Learning within Cybersecurity, drawing on his Artificial Intelligence expertise and a deep understanding of the value in the right type of AI for the right application and the human factors around building confidence within organizations as they begin their journey with AI. With the AI explosion associated with ChatGPT, this also means engaging in a much more informed debate, balancing out the hype and catastrophizers with a pragmatic view of this new technology. War stories gathered over nearly 20 years in Cyber Security allow Toby to provide an accessible introduction to the intersections of technology, geopolitics and cybersecurity, as well as deeper expertise on topics such as the application of Artificial Intelligence incyber security, and what really happens when hackers get access to your network.

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Cyber Security

Toby draws on nearly two decades in intelligence and frontline defense to explain today’s most pressing cyber threats. He reveals how organizations can build resilience in the face of an increasingly hostile digital landscape.

This keynote equips leaders with practical strategies to protect critical assets. Audiences leave with a deeper understanding of evolving risks and the confidence to act proactively.

Data Privacy

Our speaker explores the growing importance of data privacy in an interconnected world. Toby highlights regulatory pressures, public expectations, and the ethical responsibility of safeguarding personal data.

This session gives leaders clarity on balancing innovation with trust. Attendees leave with actionable insights to strengthen privacy practices and maintain credibility with stakeholders.

Data Breaches

Toby offers a candid look at what really happens when hackers gain access to networks. He shares lessons learned from major breaches and shows how organizations can minimize damage and recover quickly.

This talk prepares audiences to respond effectively under pressure. Participants walk away with knowledge that transforms a potential crisis into an opportunity to build resilience.

Ransomware

Toby unpacks the rise of ransomware as one of the defining cyber threats of our time. He explains attacker tactics, negotiation dynamics, and the impact on businesses and governments.

This keynote equips organizations with strategies to prevent, detect, and respond to ransomware attacks. Audiences leave better prepared to manage one of the most disruptive risks in the digital age.

Cybercrime

Our speaker provides an insider’s perspective on the rapidly evolving world of cybercrime. Toby shows how criminal groups operate, monetize attacks, and exploit global systems for profit.

This session helps leaders anticipate and counter cybercriminal activity. Attendees gain practical tools to mitigate risks and strengthen defenses against organized digital threats.

Artificial Intelligence

Toby explores how AI is reshaping cybersecurity and beyond. He explains the opportunities AI presents for defense, as well as the risks when it is weaponized by attackers.

This keynote inspires audiences to see AI as both challenge and opportunity. Participants leave with clarity on how to leverage AI responsibly while guarding against misuse.

Machine Learning

Our speaker demystifies machine learning, showing its real-world applications in threat detection and security automation. Toby highlights how the right use of ML can strengthen defenses and improve efficiency.

This talk provides leaders with a clear framework for adopting machine learning. Audiences walk away understanding its potential and its limitations in cybersecurity.

Generative AI

Toby addresses the rise of generative AI and its implications for both innovation and security. He shares a pragmatic view that balances the hype with real-world risks and opportunities.

This session equips leaders to navigate the fast-changing AI landscape. Attendees leave ready to embrace generative AI while mitigating threats to trust, privacy, and resilience.

Technology & Technology Ethics

Toby explores the ethical dilemmas at the intersection of technology, business, and society. He highlights how leaders must weigh innovation against responsibility, trust, and long-term impact.

This keynote challenges audiences to think critically about their role in shaping technology. Participants leave with a framework to innovate with integrity.

Social Engineering

Our speaker reveals how attackers exploit human psychology to bypass even the strongest defenses. Toby shares real-world stories that expose how social engineering works and how it can be stopped.

This talk empowers organizations to build a culture of awareness and vigilance. Audiences leave equipped with tools to strengthen the human layer of cybersecurity.

Toby Lewis's Biography

Toby Lewis is a Cyber Security Expert with a career that began within the British Intelligence Services. He was a founding member of the National Cyber Security Centre and now leads an international team of Cyber Security Analysts for British AI & Cyber

Security firm, Darktrace. His career has been punctuated by major Cyber Security events, initially working on the threat from Nation State espionage until WannaCry transformed the

Cyber Crime landscape into one dominated by Ransomware.Toby has delivered keynote speeches at flagship conferences on Cyber Security, sharing his experiences working at the sharp end, combating major Cyber Security incidents and providing insights into the cyber threat landscape. He has provided expert commentary for mainstream broadcast news and print media, on topics ranging from the benefits and risks associated with Artificial Intelligence, to joining BBC Radio 5 Live on the morning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine to discuss the potential use of Cyber Weapons by the two countries.

Since joining Darktrace at the start of 2021, Toby has been at the forefront of the real-world application of AI and Machine Learning within Cybersecurity, drawing on his Artificial Intelligence expertise and a deep understanding of the value in the right type of AI for the right application and the human factors around building confidence within organizations as they begin their journey with AI. With the AI explosion associated with ChatGPT, this also means engaging in a much more informed debate, balancing out the hype and catastrophizers with a pragmatic view of this new technology.

War stories gathered over nearly 20 years in Cyber Security allow Toby to provide an accessible introduction to the intersections of technology, geopolitics and cybersecurity, as well as deeper expertise on topics such as the application of Artificial Intelligence incyber security, and what really happens when hackers get access to your network.