Author: Derek Whigham

Derek Whigham is a senior cybersecurity leader with nearly three decades of experience across financial services and security technology. Formerly Chief Product Owner in the Chief Security Office at Lloyds Banking Group, he now serves as a strategic advisor, non-executive director, and research director, contributing to industry efforts in cyber defense, threat-informed security, and emerging risks like AI and quantum computing.

    The First AI Insider: Why the Hugging Face Incident Changes Cybersecurity Forever

    July 23, 2026
    The Hugging Face incident reveals the first AI insider. Learn why autonomous AI agents are reshaping cybersecurity and what defenders must do to prepare.
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    Why I Chose to Join AttackIQ as a Senior Advisor

    February 18, 2026
    After 30 years in cyber defense and research, I joined AttackIQ to bring clarity and prioritize what truly matters in security.
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