Hello, I’m Victoria,
Cybersecurity, Data Protection & Risk Executive
I protect people, data, and organisational trust across complex interconnected ecosystems.

When trust breaks, consequences follow: reputations shatter, risks multiply, and resilience is put to the test. My work is to restore and advance trust by embedding safety, control, and accountability at the heart of innovation.

I lead organisations out of cyber risk, regulatory scrutiny, and operational exposure.

By combining executive judgement, technical depth, and regulatory insight, I protect critical data, intellectual property, and personal information while ensuring controls remain practical, proportionate, and durable at scale.

Alongside contributions to industry bodies such as NIST, the EDPB, and the IAPP, I work across organisations to address cyber and systemic risk, third-party exposure, and legal liability. I also speak across Europe and in closed settings on cybersecurity, data protection, AI, and regulatory risk.

Resilience goes beyond frameworks. It’s the ability to restore control, face uncomfortable truths, challenge weak assumptions, and act decisively under pressure. I drive change with clarity and conviction, translating intent into explicit ownership, operational discipline, and measurable outcomes.

Staying ahead of the curve requires foresight, precision, and the courage to confront forces that silently erode trust. I step in and operate where most hesitate: turning risk into strength, uncertainty into action, and silence into dialogue.

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In the press

Media features and interviews

Testimonials

Professional recognition

Trusted voice in privacy

Victoria is an exceptional expert in privacy! She always appears to be on top of evolving jurisprudence across multiple jurisdictions, making her an invaluable go-to person. She is a trusted voice in the field, with a unique ability to navigate legal intricacies and simplify complex technical concepts.

Group Head of Data Privacy

Great Chairperson & facilitator

Victoria was lovely to work with! She was a great Chairperson for TechEx ‘Cyber Security & Cloud Expo’ Europe. Victoria interacted with the audience and facilitated many Q&A’s, her experience and knowledge really added to our agenda. We would love to welcome her to our future events!

Senior Conference Producer

Engaging and insightful speaker

Victoria is an engaging and charismatic speaker. She is deeply knowledgeable, insightful and brings a breath of fresh air. Even after many years of experience in the industry, I always enjoy her talks and leave with valuable takeaways.

Global VP of Security & Compliance
  • Outstanding Data Protection Officer Finalist
  • EU Cyber Woman of the Year Finalist
  • Data Protection Officer DPO200 Award

Profile

Authority against the dark (cyber) arts

I combine executive, technical, and legal expertise to translate intent into decisive action.
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
  • Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer
  • Certified Cyber Risk Specialist (CCRS)
  • Certified NIST Cyber Security Expert (NCSE)
  • Certified Information Privacy Professional–Europe (CIPP/E)
  • Certified Information Privacy Professional–U.S. (CIPP/US)
  • Certified Information Privacy Professional–Canada (CIPP/C)
  • Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)
  • Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT)
  • Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE)
  • Certified ISO/IEC 27701 Lead Implementer
  • Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
  • Certified Open Source Specialist (COS)
  • Certified Open Source Investigator (COI)
  • (and more...)
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Public speaking

60+ industry events across Europe

I speak on leadership, cybersecurity, data protection, AI, and regulatory risk, favouring discussion formats across public and closed settings that allow for direct challenge and nuance.

Speaking announcement

Quantum computing and its impact on cybersecurity

Quantum computers perform calculations exponentially faster than our current computers, potentially threatening the security of our digital, encrypted communications, such as online banking. So, how can we prepare for the future?

Quantum computing and its impact on cybersecurity

Today, at 12:15 PM CEST, I’ll bring you up to speed on current developments such as ‘post-quantum’ cryptography and quantum key distribution (QKD), as well as opportunities in cybersecurity to enhance threat detection and enable more robust defence mechanisms.

Join me at #RISK digital to examine the changing risk landscape and make quantum part of your long-term cyber strategy.

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Speaking announcement

Constructing an effective privacy initiative for measurable outcomes

There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to privacy. After all, privacy is contextual, subjective, and culturally influenced. So, how can we construct an effective privacy program with meaningful key performance and risk indicators?

Constructing an effective privacy initiative for measurable outcomes

Today, at 12:30 PM CET, I’ll share why we need to pivot our privacy programs beyond mere compliance with data protection regulations. I’ll also share how organisations can build a privacy program that delivers measurable and impactful outcomes.

Join me for Global Privacy Day from the comfort of your own (home) office.

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Speaking announcement

ChatGPT: the data privacy nightmare?

ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. Within two months of its release, it reached 100 million active users, making it the fastest-growing consumer application ever—but what about the collection and (re)use of all this data?

ChatGPT: the data privacy nightmare?

Today, at 12:30 PM CET, I’ll share several concerns relating to personal data and intellectual property, what measures are said to be in place, and what the regulatory and operational future may hold to support AI language models.

Join me at the latest PrivSec Global edition from the comfort of your own (home) office.

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Speaking announcement

Practice what you preach: A CISO’s guide to mental health

Despite the crucial nature of well-being, it’s often neglected in the workplace. So, how can we restore prioritising people over processes and technology to increase our overall efficiency and productivity—and achieve the resilience we truly seek?

Practice what you preach: A CISO’s guide to mental health

Today, at 10:15 AM BST, I’ll dive into the importance and methods of cultivating and maintaining a psychologically safe environment, how to deal with specific stress factors, and why building relationships in the workplace goes a long way for getting people to work with you and for you.

Secure your VIP ticket to join me at the CIO + CISO Visions Summit in London.

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Interests

Staying sharp, sceptical, and curious

I care about safety and trust, especially where systems affect people in ways they were never intended to.

  • Digital Ethics & Rights

    I follow case law and policy on AI, privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity to examine the ethical and societal impact of Big Tech, surveillance capitalism, and algorithmic systems.

  • Offensive Security

    I practise ethical hacking to understand how systems fail, applying adversarial thinking and threat intelligence to ultimately strengthen architecture, infrastructure, and code.

  • Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)

    I use OSINT techniques to support real-world cases and better understand digital exposure and the risks created by information people unintentionally reveal.

  • Software Engineering

    I build tools to improve productivity and explore emerging techniques in security engineering and infrastructure orchestration, staying hands-on by design.

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Security without privacy is surveillance; privacy without security is an illusion.