Deryck Mitchelson, Global CISO at Check Point Software Technologies, is a commercially focused C-suite executive distinguished by expertise in cyber security, large data and cloud. He has global experience in delivering major secure transformational business-change across both private and public sectors. His previous experience of leadership roles at across Consulting, Oil & Gas and Healthcare has provided Deryck with the platform for building and delivering IT and Security strategies and application of emerging technologies such as AI, delivering a positive impact to both business goals and bottom line. In his current role at Check Point he manages a team of Global CISOs, advising C-Suite leaders on digital transformation underpinned by security resilience and strategy. He is a recognized thought-leader and visionary, named in the top 20 IT influencers in the UK by computer weekly, winner of Holyrood’s prestigious digital leader of the year award and recognized by CIO.com as one of the top 100 transformational and disruptive CIOs in the UK. He is Vice-Chairman of Scottish Governments Cyber Resilience Board.