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John Gilbert

John Gilbert

National Energy System Operator (NESO), Sector Risk SME

Cheltenham, United Kingdom

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I'm an Intelligence and Security professional with over 16 years of experience. I have worked in the British Army as an Intelligence Analyst, in government as a Digital Forensics Specialist, and for National Grid as a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst. My current role at NESO requires me to understand the components that make up the energy network within Great Britain and their impact on the whole system. Making sure the system as a whole is protected for malicious threats, whether physical or cyber.

Area of Expertise

  • Energy & Basic Resources
  • Information & Communications Technology

Topics

  • Our energy systems
  • Electric Utility
  • Cyberthreats
  • Cybersecurity Regulations and Compliance
  • Cyber Intelligence
  • physical threats
  • Operational Technology

Watt’s Going On? - Threats Facing UK Energy Infrastructure

The UK’s electricity grid has developed over 140 years, now shifting from fossil fuels to clean energy, which requires significant infrastructure upgrades to meet rising demand and ensure secure delivery across a highly connected landscape. This presentation focuses on the real-world vulnerabilities of the UK’s energy infrastructure, including both physical and cyber threats, without relying on speculation or media-driven narratives. It will explore key components of the energy network, examine past and present attacks, and efforts being made to strengthen and secure the our national infrastructure.

BSides Cheltenham 2025 Sessionize Event

July 2025 Cheltenham, United Kingdom

John Gilbert

National Energy System Operator (NESO), Sector Risk SME

Cheltenham, United Kingdom

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