Brian Odian

Brian Odian

Director - Compliance and Risk Services
Vikingcloud

Brian Odian is a respected global leader within the ever-evolving cyber security sector. As Director of Compliance and Risk Services at VikingCloud, he guides iconic regional and global entities in best practice security and compliance, mitigating cyber-risk in an increasingly changeable threat landscape.

Over the past 38 years, Brian has travelled the world, driving global security programs and projects to fruition across banking, financial services, government, retail, communication, manufacturing, and aviation domains. Highly credentialled in project management, security, and compliance disciplines (CISM, CRISC, PMP, QSA, CDPSE, ISO27001 IA, ACCISO), he is an active industry contributor, and his thought leadership has influenced the design of complex sophisticated cyber security solutions.

With a passion for ongoing sector evolution, Brian has contributed to government cyber security strategies, stressing the critical importance of compliance being mandated by legislative instrument to drive overall improvements at all levels.

Highly regarded as a global speaker, presenter, and writer, Brian’s articles have regularly featured in well-respected industry publications. A prolific content creator, to date Brian has developed over 100 engaging videos, interviewing global cyber security experts, and exploring topical issues within the cyber security compliance space.

Built to survive: Lessons in cyber resilience from nature’s toughest creature

Brian Odian
2026-10-15 2:20 pm
2026-10-15 3:00 pm
Room 212/213

What the tardigrade's extreme survival mechanisms suggest about building cyber resilience against AI-accelerated and geopolitically driven threats.

World-Class Speakers

Hear from the most influential leaders and experts who will discuss pressing issues and emerging trends in cyber security.

Speaker in a grey suit presenting at a lectern on stage
Woman in headphones taking handwritten notes during a session
Audience members smiling and taking photos on their phones during a session
Woman in a hijab talking with a delegate at an exhibition stand
Keynote speaker presenting on stage with a title slide behind him
Panellists seated in white armchairs on stage during a conference discussion
Woman being interviewed with a Ticker microphone on the expo floor