Lloyd Gauntlett Hession, Chief Security Officer, BT Radianz
Lloyd Hession has been Chief Security Officer of BT Radianz Inc., the world’s largest financial services extranet, since shortly after it’s inception in 2000. Mr. Hession is responsible for the security of a global critical infrastructure spanning 40 countries and connecting over 10000 of the world’s largest financial firms with over 180 exchanges, market data and financial information providers, all of whom rely on Radianz to route, execute and settle trades totaling trillions of dollars per day. Formerly Chief Architect of Internet Security at IBM, Mr. Hession built and ran IBM’s Internet Security Services, which included managed IDS and firewalls, emergency response and ethical hacking services. Leaving IBM to become Managing Director of Security and Risk Management Practices at Giga Information Group (now Forrester Research), Mr. Hession built a highly successful consulting and research practice, whose clients included leading security companies, major financial institutions and federal and state agencies. Over a long career, Mr. Hession has helped shape public policy on security strategy and regulations. He has advised the Federal Reserve Board of Governors on the security of internet banking and brokerage systems. He has trained federal financial examiners and provided assistance to law enforcement and other government agencies on technical matters. Passionate and outspoken on national security policy, from cyber-crime to nuclear terrorism, Mr. Hession’s insights have frequently been featured in print media, radio and television. Whether it is speaking at the United Nations Non-Proliferation Treaty conference, or closed door sessions with financial services regulators, Mr. Hession maintains an engaging and pragmatic approach to addressing the security challenges of the 21st century.