How do we effectively scale the initiatives securing those on the frontlines—journalists, human rights defenders, and civil society organizations? This panel moderated by Phil Reitinger, CEO of the Global Cyber Alliance, will raise awareness of challenges faced by the community of cybersecurity nonprofits serving high-risk actors, with reflection on the current and future funding landscape. How can donors better support these organisations to deliver their core missions? What actions can be taken to better support long-term resilience building?
Meet our Speakers
Moderator: Phil Reitinger
Philip Reitinger is a highly regarded figure in the cybersecurity domain, acknowledged for his outstanding leadership and steadfast dedication to fortifying global cyber resilience. In his role as the President and CEO of the Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) since 2015, he has consistently led the charge in fostering collaborative endeavors to mitigate cyber risk and safeguard the digital landscape.
Alejandro Mayoral Baños
Before stepping into the role of Executive Director at Access Now, Alejandro served as the Executive Director and Founder of the Indigenous Friends Association, an Indigenous-led nonprofit committed to bridging the gap between Indigenous communities and digital technologies. Since joining his first RightsCon in Toronto as a participant, Alejandro has actively engaged with the community in multiple roles, including as a program committee member, facilitator, and speaker. In particular, since moderating the Solve My Problem session on Indigenous Data Sovereignty at RightsCon Tunis, Alejandro has championed the Indigenous Working Group for RightsCon, leading to a significant increase in Indigenous participation.
Nick Benson
Nick is the CEO of CREST, the international not-for-profit accreditation and certification body for the cyber security industry. Before, Nick held the position of Chief Operating Officer of ORX, the largest global trade association supporting operational risk management in financial services. Prior to that he held executive roles across the finance and risk management divisions at Nationwide Building Society, one of the UK’s largest retail financial services providers. Nick began his career at KPMG in its IT advisory divisions in London and Sydney and he qualified as a Chartered Accountant (ICAS) in 2005. He also has a BA in accounting and finance from Exeter University.
Natasha Jamal
As vice president of social impact for Strive, Natasha oversees a global portfolio of small business programs at the Center for Inclusive Growth aimed at building the resilience of small businesses by unlocking access to capital, new markets, networks and know-how. In addition, Natasha directs the organization’s philanthropic activities in the United Kingdom spanning programmatic investments, stakeholder engagement, research projects and Data for Good initiatives. She also previously led the Center’s efforts for the Middle East and Africa region.
Robin Wilton
Robin is the Internet Society’s Senior Director for Internet Trust, helping to advocate for an Internet that fulfills people’s expectations of privacy, security, and trustworthiness. His 35 years in the IT industry gave him a solid technical background with experience in systems engineering, consultancy, program management, and policy-level advocacy. Before joining the Internet Society Robin spent two years as a research analyst in Gartner’s Identity and Privacy Strategies team, where – in addition to his privacy work – he specialised in public key infrastructure, electronic signature, single sign-on and federated identity.
Event Details
Date: 12 March 2025
Location: Locarno Suite, London
More information on the event page here.
About Common Good Cyber
Common Good Cyber is a global initiative with the goal of identifying sustainable models for supporting groups, organizations, and individuals involved in critical cybersecurity functions for the broader Internet community.
The Internet powers our global life, but its security is at stake. To ensure a safe and lasting digital future, we need to support those tirelessly safeguarding it. From fortifying infrastructure to empowering users, join us in understanding, appreciating, and sustaining the cybersecurity efforts that keep our online world secure for all.
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