Real-world cyberattacks and AI fraud, powered by human manipulation.

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The Human Side of Cybersecurity

Inside the Mind

Each speaker is an expert in their field and a guide through the topic.

Get to Know Our Experts

Senior Advisor

Andy McDonald

Former head of special investigations and risk management expert

Head of Cyber

Solomon Gilbert

Cybersecurity expert in digital attacks and social engineering

Former Fraudster

A specialist working with real-world models of criminal thinking

Tony Sales

Co-founder of We Fight Fraud and Former Fraudster

Tony Sales

The Present

His work is not an attempt to romanticize the past, but a conscious transformation of dangerous experience into a force for good. Tony deeply understands the real damage caused by financial crime and is now fully focused on staying ahead of threats and preventing them before they become reality.

When Experience Shifts

Experience

Tony went from the heart of organized crime to becoming a trusted advisor to major companies. He understands the criminal mindset not from textbooks, but from the inside — because he once operated in their place. This is what allows him to spot vulnerabilities that others simply overlook.

The Logic of Crime

Analysis

Over more than 15 years in security consulting, Tony has tested hundreds of environments and systems, achieving a 100% success rate and helping clients save millions. He pinpoints weaknesses with equal precision across people, processes, and technology — from physical access to social engineering schemes.

Weak Links

The Past

Tony Sales is one of the most controversial and influential figures in the security world. Once known as “the UK’s greatest fraudster,” he stole £30 million and evaded justice. Today, that experience has become the foundation of his new mission: protecting businesses from the very threats he once created himself.

Beyond the Rules

Head of Cyber in We Fight Fraud

Solomon Gilbert

The Role

Today, Solomon leads the cybersecurity practice at We Fight Fraud. He is known for his ability to clearly demonstrate how real attacks unfold — simply, precisely, and without unnecessary theory. His approach helps organizations move beyond fear of technology and use threat understanding as a strategic advantage.

A Fresh Perspective

The Line

At a young age, his drive to constantly push challenges further led him into dangerous territory — becoming involved in cybercrime. At 17, he was arrested and expelled from school. That moment became a turning point: Solomon made a conscious decision to dedicate himself to preventing cybercrime.

One Step Beyond

Reframing

Since then, he has worked with government bodies, law enforcement agencies, and the private sector, helping them better understand the real methods and logic of digital attacks. His value lies in a unique combination of technical expertise and practical insight into how criminal networks operate from the inside.

Attack Mechanics

The Origin

From an early age, Solomon Gilbert was fascinated by puzzles, ciphers, and uncovering hidden patterns. This curiosity naturally led him into the world of modern technology and cybersecurity, where logic, complex code, and unconventional thinking play a crucial role in solving difficult challenges.

A Drive to Decode

Senior Advisor in We Fight Fraud

Andy McDonald

Focus

At the core of his work is prevention. Andy helps companies build resilient and reliable security models that go far beyond standard procedures and regulations, addressing real human behavior, internal processes, and strategic management decisions across the organization.

Preventive Core

System

He has led investigations into fraud, illicit financing, and complex financial schemes across multiple jurisdictions. Working at the intersection of national security, law enforcement, and international organizations, he developed a systemic and strategic understanding of how risks emerge and escalate.

The Risk Chain

Approach

Today, Andy advises global organizations, helping them move beyond reacting to risks and instead proactively understand and manage the threat landscape. His approach is built on deep analysis, hands-on experience, and a clear understanding of where businesses are most vulnerable.

Analytical Framework

Service

Andy McDonald is a highly experienced expert in financial crime and risk management. He has over 30 years of service across key UK investigative units, including counterterrorism divisions and New Scotland Yard, working on complex cases where risk, security, and financial crime intersect.

Investigative Environment

Where technology fails without people: cybersecurity breakdowns in real cases.

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Where "perfect systems" fail: processes, training, and human decisions.

Live Dialogue

Interactive

An open discussion on cybersecurity without overwhelming technical detail.

The Future of Trust

The Roundtable

Sequential talks exploring different approaches to understanding modern risks.

3 Perspectives

Format

About the Program

Attack cases where technology exploits human weaknesses: deepfakes, AI phishing, and trust manipulation.

The Human Side of Digital Threats

Networking

An informal setting for exchanging ideas and continuing the conversation after the program.

Open Discussion Space

Among the topics: how modern attackers think — AI, deepfakes, and social engineering.

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