Dr. Ryan Heartfield

PhD

CTO/Chief Scientist, Co-Founder

Exalens

Dr. Ryan Heartfield has over a decade of experience in leading cybersecurity innovation across a range of industries in both the private and public sector, as well as academia. Head of Cybersecurity Research at Cyberlens, a start-up specializing in cybersecurity for smart manufacturing, Ryan is focused on developing an accessible cybersecurity pathway to Industry 4.0 for manufacturing companies undergoing digital transformation. He is also a Research Fellow at the University of Greenwich where he has published more than 15 articles in leading cybersecurity journals focusing on AI-driven intrusion detection and human factors cybersecurity. Ryan has previously held positions as a senior security architect for Splunk and UK Government, where he was responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of mission critical security detection and response capabilities. He holds a PhD in Cybersecurity from the University of Greenwich.

Cybersecurity and IoT in the Plant: New risks in industrial IT and machine safeguarding

Automation and the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) technology is reshaping production plants around the world. Smart sensors and devices can prevent injury, predict maintenance issues, and improve productivity. But these smart technologies and increased digital connectivity present new risks employers may not be ready to address. Hear from experts in this webinar on-demand.