Biography
Don Smith leads the CTU Threat Research group: a global team of experienced threat analysts who, through the application of established intelligence practices, deliver actionable and timely intelligence products on the threats most relevant to Secureworks clients. Don also leads the CTU research team in EMEA.
Don joined Secureworks in 2005 and, since then, has been instrumental in establishing a CTU presence in EMEA and building important relationships for Secureworks in the region. His enthusiasm and threat expertise means that he regularly represents Secureworks at industry events. Don has 29 years’ experience in the IT industry and was previously responsible for security architecture and operations for a multi-billion enterprise, where he took a lead role in successfully integrating 14 acquisitions. Don’s first exposure to security was in 1991 responding to an intrusion at a UK University. He is a recognized subject-matter expert many areas of cybersecurity and advises Secureworks and Secureworks’ clients globally, with first hand experience of many significant cyber security incidents. Don is the industry co-chair of the Strategic Cyber Industry Group in the National Cybercrime Unit at the UK National Crime Agency and a member of the UK National Cyber Advisory Board.