Behind the scenes of cybersecurity Will Dixon, World Economic Forum

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  • Date and time: Thursday 11 February 2021, 6.30pm to 7.30pm
  • Location: Online only
  • Audience: Open to alumni, staff, students, the public
  • Admission: Free admission, booking required

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Behind the Scenes lecture series

Join Will Dixon, Head of Future Networks and Technology at the World Economic Forum, to delve into the fascinating world of cybersecurity.  Explore how Will is fighting cybercriminals and hear about his career path to this exciting and crucial role.  
 
Co-presented by York Ideas and YUSU, the Behind the Scenes series aims to give an insight into different professions and industries.  Find out about careers beyond the traditional and discover the roles and jobs you may never have imagined.   
 

Will Dixon

William Dixon has a decade’s experience as an operational and strategic lead for a range of National Security and Cybersecurity programmes in the UK Government, which included significant experience working on a number of major and high-profile International Cybercrime Investigations. Prior to joining the World Economic Forum, William was the Global Head of Intelligence at Barclays Bank, helping lead a programme that sought to defend the Bank and its clients from major cybercriminal, cybersecurity and physical threats. He is the author and contributor to a number of publications and has a Masters Degree from Kings College London's War Studies Department in Intelligence and International Security. William is an alumni of the University of York, where he studied History. 

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