Cyber Resilience Under Pressure: Managing Risks and Protecting People

Speakers

Sarbjit Sembhi

Peter Olivier

Synopsis

On World Mental Health Day, Peter joins Sarb Sembhi to spotlight a critical but often overlooked challenge - the link between cyber and information risk, assurance and mental wellbeing.

In a field defined by relentless change and constant threats, information risk and assurance professionals face intense stress, burnout, and emotional strain.

This session explores how these pressures affect not just individuals but the resilience of entire enterprises.

More than just technical risks, human factors can be the weakest link—or the strongest defence.

Attendees will discover why safeguarding the people behind the firewalls is as vital as securing the systems themselves. With practical strategies to boost both mental health and cyber resilience, this conversation offers actionable takeaways for leaders, teams, and individuals alike. Join us to reframe resilience - because protecting digital assets starts with protecting those who defend them.

About the speakers

Sarbjit Sembhi

Sarb is a CTO speaker, writer and contributor to many events and publications.

He was shortlisted in the CSO30 2021 Awards and inducted into the CSO Hall of Fame for his contributions to the industry.

Together with Paul Simms and Peter Olivier, he co-founded the Mental Health in Cyber Security Foundation, which he now chairs.

He is a board member of the IoT Security Foundation. He also mentors cyber security start-ups, advises on market entry, and serves as a board advisor to several companies.

Peter Olivier

Peter Olivier is a Cyber Business Relationship Manager and CSO Hall of Fame inductee (2024), recognised for his outstanding contributions to cybersecurity leadership and mentoring.

With over a decade of experience, Peter has led strategic initiatives that align cyber capabilities with business objectives, fostering resilience, trust, and psychological safety in high-pressure environments.

As a founding advocate of the Mental Health in Cyber Security Foundation, Peter is passionate about destigmatising mental health challenges and promoting inclusive, supportive cultures across the industry.

His work has helped shape national conversations around wellbeing in tech, and he continues to mentor professionals and speak at key industry events.

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