Steve MacDonald

Steve MacDonald

Founder
SMAConsulting

Steve is a globally recognised cyber security leader with deep multidisciplinary experience. In his current role, Director of Slipstream Cyber, he’s on a mission to ensure that organisations aren't just cyber secure and protected, but maintain the agility required to thrive in a volatile digital economy.

Steve brings a "quiet strength", pragmatic focus and a healthy pinch of levity to the high-stakes world of cyber defense. He believes that cyber security needs to move at the speed of business - not against it.

Maximising value through partnership - Transforming customer-vendor dynamics

Steve MacDonald, Kathryn Manuel, Richard Stocks, Sean Vogelenzang & Louisa Vogelenzang
2026-10-16 10:55 am
2026-10-16 11:35 am
Room 203

Treating vendors as strategic partners rather than suppliers reshapes procurement toward mutual accountability and measurable business impact.

World-Class Speakers

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

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