John Scott

John Scott is the Lead Security Researcher for CultureAI, a comprehensive Human Risk Management Platform that empowers organisations to effectively measure employee security behaviours and reduce cyber risks.  He is also an instructor for the SANS Institute, teaching classes all around the world on managing human risk. Additionally, he is an international speaker known for his expertise in security culture change.  Previously, he worked in a Senior Security Transformation role at BT and was Head of Security Education for the Bank of England for nearly seven years. During his tenure at the UK’s central bank, he spearheaded an internationally recognised culture change programme.  John is passionate about changing the perception of security professionals as simply being the 'Department of NO' and believes that they should be a champion of their colleagues instead. He hates the phrase "users are the weakest link" and strives to promote a more positive and proactive security culture.