Daniel Cuthbert

Daniel Cuthbert is a senior security researcher, technologist, and long-standing contributor to the global cybersecurity community. He serves as Global Head of Cyber Security Research for the Santander Group, where he focuses on advancing detection engineering, cryptographic safety, and applied security research across complex financial systems.

As a founding member of The Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), where he was co-author of the OWASP Testing Guide and the OWASP Application Security Verification Standard (ASVS), Daniel has played a defining role in shaping modern approaches to secure software development. His work continues to influence standards and practitioners globally.

Beyond his institutional work, Daniel leads and contributes to a range of open-source and community-led security initiatives, including projects that advance cryptographic transparency, post-quantum readiness, and detection innovation. He sits on the Black Hat Review Board and serves as the Industry Chair of the UK Government’s Cyber Security Advisory Board (GCAB), and the UK Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology’s Cyber Resilience Expert Advisory Group

Throughout his career, Daniel has been recognised for combining deep technical expertise with a pragmatic understanding of real-world threats, bridging the gap between research, engineering, and policy. His work embodies a commitment to openness, rigour, and the security of systems upon which society depends.