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SARAH ARMSTRONG-SMITH
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SARAH ARMSTRONG-SMITH

ROLE : CHIEF SECURITY ADVISOR EMEA COMPANY : MICROSOFT LOCATION : UNITED KINGDOM
Sarah Armstrong-Smith is the Chief Security Advisor for Microsoft EMEA , where she leads cybersecurity strategy , risk management and resilience initiatives . With over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity , business continuity and crisis management , she is recognised as one of the top female leaders in the industry .
Before joining Microsoft , Sarah held senior security roles at leading organisations , including Fujitsu and the UK ’ s Financial Services Authority ( now the FCA ). She is a strong advocate for diversity in cybersecurity , regularly speaking at global conferences on emerging threats , cyber risk and leadership . Sarah Armstrong-Smith , Chief Security Advisor EMEA , Microsoft
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