Episode 1

With over 25 years’ experience in developing software, Cris Sinnott is a passionate Senior Director of Engineering. Whether it's working as a system programmer creating Analytics engines, securing data for banking or healthcare information systems or building AI for concealed weapon detection - you will find him innovating and delivering. He has led development teams to successfully design, build and deliver Enterprise software to Fortune 500 companies. Currently he leads a team of Security Researchers who leverage their in-house platform to meet the complex challenge of controlling and securing the automotive software supply chain. They provide software and services to identify issues in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and help our customers evolve their processes to meet these challenges.

Ian Todd leads BlackBerry’s IoT Security Services practice, which provides security solutions for embedded systems across industries such as medical, automotive, industrial, defence and aerospace, transportation and robotics, globally. His team focuses on delivering cyber security services for IoT manufacturers or business with connected embedded platforms – a challenging and rapidly evolving industry. We have particular expertise helping clients with regulations (e.g. WP.29), frameworks (e.g. ISO21434), understanding threats and risks (TARA) as well as developing the Software Bill of Materials (SBOM). To supplement our subject matter expertise, we leverage cutting edge technology such as BlackBerry Jarvis to provide an additional layer of depth to our insights and provide that foundation for our clients, who are looking to secure a connected future they can trust.

Adam Boulton is a highly experienced technology security professional and Executive, with over 15 years’ experience in security engineering. Adam is employed as the Chief Technology Officer, BlackBerry Technology Solutions and holds over 100 sole patents within software security and IoT solutions. Adam graduated from Sheffield Hallam University in 2005 with a 1st Class BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering. Since graduating Adam has worked in security industry in a variety of technical roles from reverse engineering, to wide ranging security assessments and secure software development. He has been an individual contributor on a wide range of technologies, securing both security and safety critical systems. He has gained experience and a deep working knowledge of international product management and business development expertise in the fast moving software security space. In addition, Adam is the Chief Architect for BlackBerry Jarvis, a revolutionary static binary analysis solution for safety and security critical systems. His accolades include ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional (CSSLP), Qualified Security Team Member (QSTM), CyberScheme Team Member (CSTM), Oracle Certified Java Associate (OCJA) and EC- Council Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO).