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RANT was originally set up by senior end-users, researchers and influencers in cybersecurity wanting to debate specific topics in a transparent, open way. Community dictated topics were discussed at events so end-users could learn from each other’s experiences, stories and ideas.

In the 20 years since, we have gained thousands of members and hosted hundreds of real and digital events featuring countless opinions. We have helped everyone from The Government to global vendors and industry organisations tap this collective insight.

Nowadays, in a saturated sector, we provide a rare place for pragmatic people to cut through the noise and learn from their peers. All our members share one trait: the desire to understand and shape cybersecurity for the better, as do we. This manifests in everything from the content of events, to the light-touch way we do our own marketing.

RANT Timeline
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2004
The First RANT Forum Event
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2009
The First RANT Roundtable Event
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2010
The First 1000 RANT Members
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2013
The First RANT Conference
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2015
The First Proposal for RANT Bespoke Events
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2016
The RANT Community Reaches 2000 Members
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2018
The RANT Community Reaches 3000 Members
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2019
The First RANT Virtual Roundtable
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2021
The RANT Community Reaches 4000 Members
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2023
RANT Marks a Record Year of Events

Meet the Team

Chris Batten

Director & Founder

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Simon Hember

Director & Founder

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Tom Odams

Managing Director

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Galena Todorova

Head of Events & Marketing

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Jenny Walker

Events Manager

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Benjamin Randell

Community & Events Coordinator

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Liam Reeve

Junior Community Coordinator

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Meet the Advisory Board

Andy O’Leary

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Bharat Thakrar

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Bryan Littlefair

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Claire Sellick

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Simon Minton

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Keith Povey

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Kevin Jones

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Sandrijn Stead

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Sian John

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Gerry O’Neill

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Don’t Just Take Our Word for It

RANT was one of the first industry events I started attending, it’s been with me for my whole career and I’ve found it a great place to meet people, network, and have in-depth conversations focused on relevant topics. I would recommend it to anyone starting out or a seasoned professional.

Chris Vieira Newday

In an industry that can often see limited or contrived discussion, RANT never fails to get to the heart of a topic. RANT discussions always offer the perfect blend of honesty, humour, and expertise.

Ryan Farmer Global Compliance Lead at Civica

I find RANT as one of the most important forums for discussing and informing cyber security in the UK today. I have benefitted immensely from the RANT forum, made several useful contacts and been introduced to new technologies which I would not normally been able to do.

John Dunne Head of Internal Cyber Security at Grant Thornton UK LLP

RANT events are always a worthwhile use of your time. The discussions are inclusive and engaging and a good community exists.

James Gosnold Head of Cyber Security at The Workshop
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