Building a Proactive Security Strategy

Donnie has 30 years’ experience working in IT, specialising in cybersecurity, IT governance and compliance, and advanced automation techniques. Donnie has spent the last 7 years managing the HelpSystems security and automation teams that provide a first-class support service to global customers. He is also HelpSystems’ GDPR Data Protection Officer, working closely with legal and security teams on regulatory compliance.

Donnie has helped many organisations from different industries secure their sensitive data, remain compliant and improve cost efficiencies across some of the largest data centres in the US, Asia Pacific and Europe. He is a regular speaker at international events.

Stuart Sumner is Editorial Director of The Channel Company's technology-focused titles: Computing and Delta. He oversees all content across print, web, tablet editions, rich media and events - including the IT Leaders' Dining Club and Computing Summits. During Stuart's tenure Computing has transformed from a print-reliant business to a bleeding edge multi-channel brand with an industry-leading events portfolio. Previously he spent 10 years as a programme manager in the IT industry, working for companies such as the BBC, COLT, Nortel Networks and Equant. As a journalist he has also worked for Time Out and IPC Media. He is a regular technology pundit and contributor to the BBC News Channel, as well as a published author.