SARAH ARMSTRONG-SMITH

Chief Security Advisor , Microsoft

Sarah is an energetic and tenacious leader with over 20 years’ experience in business resilience, cyber security, privacy and crisis management. She has a passion for pushing the boundaries and challenging the status quo.


In addition to being a recognised thought leader, Sarah has contributed to a number of articles, presented at conferences and provided rapid response to journalists on breaking news.


Sarah has been given numerous accolades including: 2019 Finalist: Women in IT ‘Business Role Model of the Year’, 2019 Finalist: Professional Security Magazine ‘Contribution to Industry’, 2019 PrivSec200: ‘celebrating those individuals who have made a significant contribution to privacy and security sectors across Europe’, 2018 & 2019 Computerweekly: ‘Most influential women in UK Tech’ and 2018 & 2019 SC Magazine: ’Top 50 influential women in cybersecurity