SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE / ACCESS Newswire / March 31, 2025 / White Tuque, a rapidly growing cybersecurity firm, is pleased to announce that its CEO and Head, Security Consulting, Laura Payne, will emcee and deliver closing remarks at the first-ever Financial Services Summit at Black Hat Asia 2025 on Wednesday, April 2.
The Black Hat Financial Services Summit is a premier one-day event that brings together top cybersecurity leaders from the financial sector for an exclusive day of expert-led discussions, informative presentations, and strategic networking opportunities. "This is the first Financial Services Summit at Black Hat Asia 2025 and we're so excited to bring together cybersecurity thought leaders from around the world. It will be an amazing day of insights and networking for everyone attending," said Steve Wylie, Vice President and General Manager of Black Hat.
As a recognized leader in cybersecurity with over 20 years working in financial services, Laura Payne brings extensive expertise in security leadership and risk management, making her an ideal choice to guide discussions at this high-profile event. Under her guidance, White Tuque has been at the forefront of protecting organizations from evolving cyber threats with innovative security solutions and proactive defense measures.
"I'm honoured to help host this year's Financial Services Summit at Black Hat Asia 2025," said Payne. "The financial sector remains a prime target for cyber adversaries, and collaboration among industry leaders is critical in staying ahead of these threats. This Summit provides a unique platform to share insights, explore new technologies, and drive forward the security strategies that will safeguard the financial industry."
The Summit will feature a full day of carefully curated content, including engaging Keynote talks, leading edge technical sessions, and thought-provoking panel discussions designed to tackle the most pressing cybersecurity challenges in financial services. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and gain practical knowledge to enhance their security posture in an ever-evolving threat landscape.
For more information on the Financial Services Summit and to register for Black Hat Asia, visit www.blackhat.com/asia-25/financial-services-summit.html.
Laura Payne has built her career in IT and security over 20 years, starting at one of Canada's largest financial institutions before moving into consulting, and currently serves as the CEO & Head, Security Consulting at cybersecurity firm White Tuque. Her experience covers a variety of domains, including information security governance and risk, security operations and engineering, and security leadership. She is passionate about bringing people together to solve problems in today's increasingly complex technical landscape. Outside of work, Laura is actively engaged in mentoring professionals seeking to join the Information Security field, while also volunteering on the Review Board of SecTor, Canada's largest security conference. In addition, she chairs the Program Advisory Committee for Seneca College's School of Information Technology Administration & Security. Laura holds an Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo, along with the CISSP, GCED, and GWAPT designations.
White Tuque is a cybersecurity firm specializing in professional consulting services including risk-based vulnerability management, co-managed services, cyber risk mitigation, and incident response planning, White Tuque helps businesses protect their digital assets and stay resilient against evolving cyber threats. Backed by expert teams and industry-leading technology, White Tuque delivers actionable insights and strong defense mechanisms for businesses of all sizes.
White Tuque's commitment to client-centric solutions, combined with a strong emphasis on education and prevention, makes it a trusted partner for businesses seeking to build stronger, more secure IT infrastructures. Dedicated to providing tailored cybersecurity services that adapt to each client's unique needs, White Tuque partners with organizations of all sizes to build secure, adaptive IT infrastructures and mitigate cybersecurity risk.
To learn more about White Tuque's services you can reach out to us at Info@WhiteTuque.com or visit our website at https://WhiteTuque.com/.
Black Hat is the cybersecurity industry's most established and in-depth security event series. Founded in 1997, these annual, multi-day events provide attendees with the latest in cybersecurity research, development, and trends. Driven by the needs of the community, Black Hat events showcase content directly from the community through Briefings presentations, Trainings courses, Summits, and more. As the event series where all career levels and academic disciplines convene to collaborate, network, and discuss the cybersecurity topics that matter most to them, attendees can find Black Hat events in the United States, Canada, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.blackhat.com.
SOURCE: White Tuque
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