Sarah Armstrong Smith

Chief Security Advisor - Microsoft | Independent Board Advisor | Best-Selling Author | Keynote Speaker | Fellow British Computer Society, Microsoft

Innovation, AI/ML & Technology | Cybersecurity, Technology, Leadership

Sarah Armstrong Smith

Biography

Sarah Armstrong-Smith is a cybersecurity expert renowned for her role as Chief Security Advisor at Microsoft since 2020. With a career marked by leadership at The London Stock Exchange Group and Fujitsu, she specializes in business resilience, crisis management, and enterprise cybersecurity. Recognized as one of the UK’s Most Influential Tech Leaders by ComputerWeekly, Sarah is a sought-after speaker globally, addressing audiences on digital transformation, cloud adoption, and effective crisis management. Her expertise spans major cybersecurity incidents like the Millennium Bug, showcasing her resilience and professionalism under pressure. Author of ‘Effective Crisis Management’ and ‘Understand the Cyber Attacker Mindset,’ Sarah educates on critical cybersecurity topics. Named a Top 30 Female Cybersecurity Leader and finalist for Cyber Citizen of the Year, she continues to shape cybersecurity practices worldwide.