Robert Black
Professional Background
Rob Black is a trusted and respected cyber security leader with a strong track record across the public, private, and academic sectors. With over two decades of experience at the heart of transnational security challenges—including intelligence, military, and cyber operations—Rob brings both strategic vision and operational insight to some of the most complex problems in the field. A skilled communicator and facilitator, Rob has chaired and hosted major international conferences on behalf of the UK government, including events involving Ambassador-level delegates. He continues to hold a UK security clearance. Rob is an Honorary Professor of Systems and Software Security at the University of Manchester and a Visiting Fellow in Cyber Deception at Loughborough University. In 2024, he is pursing advanced cyber studies.
Key Insight
"Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back. Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas."