Rik Ferguson is a researcher, storyteller, and futurist. He helps governments, law enforcement, businesses and individuals to understand the complexities of technology, and its intersection with cybercrime.

Rik contributes to global initiatives to combat cybercrime and reduce risk through participation at the United Nations, European and national Parliaments. In April 2011 Rik was inducted into the Infosecurity Hall of Fame.

Additionally, Rik is actively engaged in research into online threats and the underground economy. He also researches the wider implications of new developments in the Information Technology arena and their impact on security, both in the enterprise and for society as a whole, publishing papers, articles, videos and participating in thought-leadership initiatives.