Where Cybersecurity Meets AI Safety

Chelsea Jarvie isn’t your typical CISO. She’s an award-winning Chief Information Security Officer who bridges the critical gap between cybersecurity and AI safety. Combining hands-on security leadership with groundbreaking PhD research on protecting children in our AI-powered digital world.

While most cybersecurity experts focus on firewalls and threat detection, Chelsea’s pioneering work addresses the psychological dimensions of cyberattacks in the age of AI. Her PhD research at the University of Strathclyde has developed a privacy-preserving method for online age verification, addressing one of the most pressing challenges as AI-generated content blurs the line between reality and manipulation.

Chelsea has built multiple cybersecurity functions from scratch and led security transformation programmes for organisations navigating the complex intersection of AI innovation and cyber resilience. Her first book, “#PleaseFilter: Secure Sharing – A Guide for Parents and Families” (2025), translates complex cybersecurity concepts into practical guidance—the same accessible approach she brings to helping organisations build cyber-resilient cultures.

Named one of the UK’s top CISOs (2023) and one of the most inspirational women in cybersecurity (2024), Chelsea’s expertise has been featured on CNN, BBC, and The Wall Street Journal. She’s delivered keynote talks on international stages, but what sets her apart is her ability to connect AI’s psychological impact on security threats to actionable business strategies.

Chelsea champions humanity in technology, ensuring AI developments don’t compromise security or safety, particularly for vulnerable populations. As a STEM ambassador since 2012, she’s passionate about bringing more women into digital fields while shaping a safer AI-powered future.