Dr Victoria Baines

Dr Victoria Baines is one of the world’s leading authorities on cybersecurity, online trust and digital safety. Best known for serving as Trust & Safety Manager for EMEA at Facebook and as the IT Livery Company Professor of IT for Gresham College, Victoria combines frontline operational expertise with academic insight to help organisations understand the evolving cyber threat landscape. As a cybersecurity speaker, she delivers authoritative, engaging presentations on cybercrime, online safety, digital trust and emerging technologies, making her an outstanding choice for conferences, leadership forums, technology events and public sector gatherings seeking practical, evidence-based perspectives.

Victoria’s career began in intelligence and law enforcement, serving as a Higher Intelligence Analyst for Surrey Police before becoming Principal Analyst for the Serious Organised Crime Agency’s Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre. She later led Strategy and Prevention at Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre, where she developed international approaches to combating cybercrime and online exploitation. These roles gave her first-hand experience of the tactics used by cybercriminals and the collaborative efforts required to tackle digital threats, providing audiences with invaluable real-world insight. Building on her law enforcement expertise, Victoria moved into the technology sector as Trust & Safety Manager for EMEA at Facebook, helping shape policies that protected users across one of the world’s largest digital platforms.

Alongside this, she has held influential academic and advisory appointments, including Visiting Associate at the Oxford Internet Institute, Visiting Research Fellow at the Oxford Department of International Development, Visiting Fellow at Bournemouth University, Senior Advisor for ECPAT International, Board Trustee of The Lucy Faithfull Foundation, Advisory Board Member of Reliance ACSN and IT Livery Company Professor of IT for Gresham College. This unique combination of policing, technology and academia enables her to explain complex cybersecurity challenges with exceptional clarity. Her expertise is regularly sought by international organisations, governments and the media, where she provides informed commentary on emerging cyber threats, child protection, artificial intelligence and the future of digital trust. Her ability to bridge academic research with practical experience makes her a respected voice across the cybersecurity community.

Event organisers value Victoria for her ability to translate complex cyber issues into practical strategies that resonate with audiences at every level. Whether speaking to business leaders, policymakers, technology professionals or educators, she equips delegates with a deeper understanding of cyber resilience, online trust and digital responsibility. Combining compelling case studies with strategic insight and engaging storytelling, Victoria leaves audiences better prepared to navigate today’s increasingly connected world.