How secure is your technology - prevention is better than cure

Step in to the world of IT & Telecoms security. Hear from industry experts as they highlight the challenges and precautions to protect businesses today. Our panel of security experts both internal and external, look at the legal implications, threats and costs surrounding security. From the challenges that face both providers and consumers of cloud computing services, an overview of data breaches and how to identify them, to key controls required for modern security programmes. A fascinating insight in to IT security and a must attend for those keen to protect both business and customers.

Programme

17.30 Registration and networking
18:10 Introduction by Helen Silverman, Membership Development Manager
18:20 Stuart Barker, Managing Director, The Agenci
18:55 Tracey Hannan, Propositions Manager, KC Business
19:30 Mark Wityszyn, IT Security Manager, Ventura
20:05 Networking & refreshments
20:30 Close

Venue

Room RCH 248
Ron Cook Hub
Heslington East Campus
University of York
York
YO10 5GE

Guest Speakers

Stuart Barker, Director, The Agenci - The Agenci are a specialist Information Security and Data Protection Business founded in 2004. He specialises in Cloud Computing Security, PCI DSS, ISO27001, Third Party, Business Controls Assurance. Prior to joining the Agenci Stuart was the Head of Data Governance and Information Security at GE and subsequently Santander. He has worked across the world, spoken at conferences and actively participated in the creation of industry wide compliance standards. He will be discussing the challenge that face both providers and consumers of cloud computing services and some simple measures businesses can take to protect themselves and their customers.

Tracey Hannan, KC Business - Having spent the last 2 decades in IT Security holding Technical, Commercial and Auditing roles, Tracey will discuss the legal implications, impacts, real threats and the true costs of Data breaches within your business and how to identify if your business has been breached.

Mark Wityszyn, IT Security Manager, Ventura, Part of the Capita Group - Mark is responsible for all aspects of IT Security, from governance to penetration testing. Employing more than 8,000 people throughout its onshore and offshore operations, Ventura provides services to an array of blue chip and government organisations. Mark holds GIAC Penetration Tester, Web Application Penetration Tester and Incident Handler. The presentation will cover the key controls required for a modern security programme. We will explore the benefits that each bring and cost effective ways in which they can be delivered. This is not a check box approach to security, but one which makes a real difference.

Who Should Attend

Business owners keen to learn IT security and how to protect both business and customer details.

Professionals and suppliers of IT and Telecoms products and services throughout Yorkshire and the Humber.

For service providers who have a proven record of assisting companies in our sector please contact info@techmesh.org for further information on and application for techmesh Associate membership.

Price and booking:
Members, Associates, Sponsors and Chartered Management Institute members: Free of Charge

Non-Members FIRST EVENT FREE – please note we will charge £20 administration charge for a place booked and not taken where we have not been advised about cancellations at least 48 hours in advance of the event.

First Time Attendees - please email info@techmesh.org to register and / or for further information.

Includes: Light refreshments

Structured Networking

Prior to the event as a registered attendee you will be provided with a full attendance list. Should you wish to meet any other attendee, for a 10 minute formal chat in the networking breaks before or after the talks, please let us know the details and we will arrange this for you.

More Information

For further information, please contact our team on 0113 384 5641 or info@techmesh.org