Rik Ferguson

Researcher, writer, filmmaker, and presenter Rik Ferguson is the Vice President of Security Research at Trend Micro. Ferguson’s research into the murky world of cybercrime and the cloudy future of technology sees him advise law enforcement, governments, and large enterprises alike. In addition to his role at Trend Micro, he is also a Special Advisor to Europol’s European Cyber Crime Centre (EC3). In April 2011 he was inducted into the Infosecurity Hall of Fame. As a futures thinker, Ferguson researches the wider implications of potential new technological developments and their impact on security, both in the enterprise and for society as a whole. With over 25 years’ experience in information security, he is internationally renowned for his eye-opening and informative presentations.