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Sarah Armstrong-Smith is a leading authority in cybersecurity and a former Chief Security Advisor at Microsoft EMEA, widely recognised for translating complex technical challenges into clear, human-centred insights. Sarah is a highly sought-after speaker for her ability to connect cybersecurity, resilience and inclusion, helping organisations understand how diverse thinking strengthens decision-making, innovation and risk management in an increasingly digital world.

Sarah began her career building expertise across business resilience, crisis management and enterprise security, developing a strong operational foundation in high-pressure environments. She went on to hold senior leadership roles, including Head of Continuity and Resilience, Enterprise and Cyber Security at Fujitsu, before becoming Group Head of Business Resilience and Crisis Manager at the London Stock Exchange Group. Her appointment as Chief Security Advisor at Microsoft saw her influence digital transformation and cloud strategy across Europe, advising organisations on navigating complex security landscapes.

Her contributions have earned widespread recognition, including being named on the Computer Weekly longlist of the UK’s most influential tech leaders and recognised as one of the Top 30 Female Cybersecurity Leaders by SC Media. Sarah has also been a finalist for Cyber Citizen of the Year at The National Cyber Awards. As an author, she has published ‘Effective Crisis Management’ and ‘Understand the Cyber Attacker Mindset‘, offering practical insights into risk, behaviour and organisational culture. In 2025, she joined the UK Government Cyber Advisory Board, further reinforcing her standing as an industry leader.

Beyond her corporate achievements, Sarah is known for her ability to bring real-world experience into engaging, accessible discussions. Drawing on her involvement in major global incidents, she delivers practical perspectives on leadership under pressure, organisational culture and the importance of embedding human factors into technology strategies. Her work continues to influence how organisations approach security, resilience and inclusive leadership. Sarah has recently been voted as one of the World’s Best Cyber Security Speakers to Hire in 2026, an accolade supported by official feedback, client scores, and event reviews.

Sarah Armstrong-Smith is an acclaimed speaker with a vetted client rating of 9.6/10, and is hired for her rare ability to combine deep technical expertise with clear, strategic insight that resonates with both technical and non-technical audiences. Her speaking engagements deliver practical frameworks for navigating cyber risk, strengthening organisational resilience and embedding inclusive leadership into decision-making. With experience advising global organisations and contributing to national-level strategy, she provides audiences with actionable takeaways that drive cultural change, improve risk awareness and support long-term business performance in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

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“I am writing to thank you for the role you played in Empowerment Week. Please accept this note of appreciation for your support. Thank you for the role you played, please be aware that you notably contributed to the success of the week.  Your contribution was integral to help attendees understand that innovation does not magically happen. It requires a motivated, empowered work force and a curious mindset that is open to experimenting and trying different things, whilst being prepared to take risks and fail fast. Feedback from both senior officials and attendees has been extremely complimentary of both the planning for the event, the ‘buzz’ of the event and the impact it had. This would not have been possible without you.” – Ministry of Defence

“IE University acknowledges Sarah Armstrong-Smith for her distinguished accomplishments and services to the community within the area of corporate ethics and compliance. Sarah Armstrong-Smith has persistently taken the opportunity to empower individuals to build a culture of ethics and compliance in the business environment, which reflects not only within corporations around the world but also in the society.” – Letter Of Endorsement From Professor, Ethics & Compliance Club

“Following our event yesterday, I just wanted to ask you to pass on our thanks to both Nikki Dean and Sarah Armstrong-Smith. Our event was a huge success and we are really grateful to Nikki for doing such a great job as our host and to Sarah for her valuable insights as part of our panel of experts. They were both great to work with and their support was really appreciated. Thank you for the introduction to both speakers” – Paula, Events Manager, Buckinghamshire Business First

“Sarah was very professional and spoke with ease and conviction on IT security and it was evident that she is a subject matter expert. She delivered on the spec that was provided and discussed a detailed insight into her career and the future of the IT sector. She arrived with plenty of time and caught up with the team, then spent a good time afterwards in the networking session talking and I believe enjoying the discussions. Please thank Sarah it was good to meet her and then see her over the weekend on Sky News!” – Gary, Chairman, IWFM

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The cost of hiring Sarah Armstrong-Smith depends on your event format, location, duration and any travel requirements. For an accurate and tailored quote, please contact a SpeakOut booking agent for expert guidance.