Victoria Baines

Professor Victoria Baines FBCS is an esteemed expert in cybersecurity, online trust, and digital safety, regularly called upon as a speaker at conferences and events worldwide. With a wealth of knowledge in cybercrime, digital ethics, and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, she has built a reputation as a leading authority in these fields. Through her work, she advocates for a safer digital landscape, and her powerful speaking engagements aim to raise awareness of online threats while offering practical solutions for governments, corporations, and individuals.

Victoria’s journey to prominence began in law enforcement, where she gained early experience as a Higher Intelligence Analyst for Surrey Police in 2005. Her career progressed rapidly, with key roles such as Principal Analyst at the UK Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA), where she worked on threat assessments regarding online child exploitation and abuse. She later became the Strategy Lead at Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre (EC3), where she played a pivotal role in creating the iOCTA, Europe’s primary cybercrime threat assessment. Victoria’s tenure as Facebook’s Trust & Safety Manager for Europe, Middle East, and Africa further cemented her expertise, focusing on online criminal activity and strategic policymaking.

In recent years, Victoria has continued to expand her influence in the cybersecurity space. She is the Principal and Founder of Cartimandua Insight, where she aids governments and technology companies in navigating global cyber-diplomacy issues. Additionally, she is a co-host of the award-nominated Cyber Warrior Princess podcast, which aims to demystify cybersecurity for a broader audience. Victoria has also held prominent academic roles, including Senior Research Fellow at the British Foreign Policy Group and Visiting Fellow at institutions like Oxford University and Stanford University. Her academic contributions are reflected in her acclaimed book, ‘Rhetoric of Insecurity’, which explores the language of security over 2000 years.

Victoria Baines is consistently sought after for her speaking engagements because of her extensive expertise and ability to communicate complex cybersecurity issues in a relatable way. Her experience in law enforcement, research, and technology policy allows her to offer valuable insights into the future of online safety, making her a highly respected figure in both the public and private sectors. Organisations and institutions hire her for her ability to inspire action, educate on pressing issues, and provide thought leadership on the evolving landscape of digital security.