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SUMMARY:Cyber Incident Response for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:🚀 Free Webinar: Cyber Incident Response for Small Businesses – Be Prepared\, Be Resilient. 🔒\n\n\n\n\n\n📍 Location: Online webinar \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSmall businesses are a prime target for cyber threats\, yet many rely solely on Microsoft 365 without a clear plan for protection and recovery in case of an incident. If your organisation hasn’t thought about securing its accounts\, backing up critical data\, or knowing who to contact when something goes wrong – this webinar is for you. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn:\n\n\n\n✅ How to protect your Microsoft 365 environment from cyber threats✅ Steps to take before and after an incident to minimise damage✅ Practical incident response strategies for small teams✅ Who to contact when you suspect a breach \n\n\n\nMeet the Experts:\n\n\n\n\n🎤 Helen Ridley – Cybersecurity leader at Microsoft\, with 20+ years of experience in sales and customer engagement. An active Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS) ambassador\, she is dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🎤 Chris Gibson – A security expert from FIRST (Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams) with a strong background in financial services cybersecurity. He is an experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)\, specialising in privacy law\, vulnerability management\, and digital forensics. \n\n\n\n\nDon’t wait until an incident happens! Join us for an engaging panel discussion and gain actionable insights to strengthen your cybersecurity posture.\n\n\n\nIn preparation for the event please check out these free resources:https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/advice-guidance/small-medium-sized-organisations\, andhttps://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/small-business-guidance–response-and-recovery
URL:https://kmcc-uk.org/event/free-webinar-cyber-incident-response-for-small-businesses-be-prepared-be-resilient/
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SUMMARY:Investor Readiness Event
DESCRIPTION:A Cross Cluster Event \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAre you a company with a minimum £1M turnover and looking to raise equity investment within the next 24 months? Are you keen to learn what it truly takes to attract the right investors and secure funding for your growth? \n\n\n\nJoin us for our Cross-Cluster Investor Readiness event\, open to all clusters and their members\, specially designed for businesses across all sectors that are preparing for their next step in the investment journey. \n\n\n\nThis informative session will provide you with practical insights\, expert guidance\, and real-world strategies to navigate the complexities of raising equity investment. \n\n\n\nWe will cover: \n\n\n\n🔹 The realities of equity investment—understanding the pros\, cons\, and what to expect;🔹 Which funds are actively investing and what they are looking for;🔹 How to prepare your business and pitch deck to stand out to investors;🔹 Key factors to consider when selecting the right investor for your business. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, you’ll have the chance to meet expert investors from Foresight\, a leading investment firm actively funding high-growth businesses. Gain direct insights into their investment approach\, how they assess opportunities\, and how you can position your business for success. \n\n\n\nThis is a must-attend event for companies serious about securing investment. \n\n\n\nSpaces are limited\, so be sure to reserve your spot early. \n\n\n\nThe session will conclude with a networking event\, offering you the opportunity to connect with industry experts\, potential investors\, and like-minded business leaders. \n\n\n\nDon’t miss out on this chance to gain valuable insights and forge the connections that can propel your business to the next level.
URL:https://kmcc-uk.org/event/investor-readiness-event/
LOCATION:32 London Bridge\, 32 London Bridge St\, London\, SE1 9SG\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Cyber Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Slides from the event:\n\n\n\n\nChris Moore’s presentation on Cyber Essentials\n\n\n\nShujun Li’s presentation on KMCC\n\n\n\n\nSupported by Stronger Kent Communities (SKC)\, KMCC will deliver a FREE online webinar on “Introduction to Cyber Essentials” for all organisations and individuals interested in strengthening their cyber security. This session will help participants understand the fundamentals of cyber security and the Cyber Essentials certification. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCyber Essentials is a UK Government-backed certification scheme that helps keep organisations and their customers’ data safe from cyber attacks. It is managed by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC\, part of GCHQ)\, and delivered by NCSC’s official partner IASME\, its nationwide network of assessors and advisors. It can provide the minimum standard of cyber security for all organisations\, including large ones and SMEs.  \n\n\n\nThe webinar will explain why Cyber Essentials is important\, what its benefits are and how it can be implemented\, focusing on your team and organisation rather than the technology. Speakers will include a cyber security consultant who has helped small organisations implement Cyber Essentials successfully\, and a representative of an organisation which has achieved it\, to describe their thinking and experience. The webinar will also see a short introduction to KMCC (Kent & Medway Cyber Cluster Ltd) and ECRC (Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre)\, two local/regional cyber security community building bodies and co-organise of the event together with the SKC (Stronger Kent Communities). There will be plenty of opportunity for questions to the speakers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Stronger Kent Communities \n\n\n\nStronger Kent Communities (SKC) began as a consortium of organisations\, including CVS and Volunteer Centres across Kent\, and has evolved into a community interest company to support not-for-profit organisations across Kent in building strong foundations\, running smoothly and making connections. SKC helps community groups\, charities\, and social enterprises access the support they need.
URL:https://kmcc-uk.org/event/introduction-to-cyber-essentials/
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SUMMARY:Join Us for the KMCC November Informal Meet-Up in Ashford!
DESCRIPTION:Dear KMCC Members\, Cyber Professionals\, and Tech Enthusiasts\, \n\n\n\nWe’re thrilled to invite you to our next KMCC informal networking meet-up\, a great opportunity to engage\, network\, and discuss the latest in cyber security with peers from the industry. \n\n\n\n📅 Date: Wednesday\, 13th November🕕 Time: 6:30 PM📍 Location: The Curious Brewery\, Unit 1 Victoria Rd\, Ashford TN23 7HQ \n\n\n\n\nBy car: Limited parking is available on-site\, and additional parking can be found nearby (charges may apply).\n\n\n\nBy train: The venue is a short walk from Ashford International station.\n\n\n\n\nThis relaxed gathering offers a chance to step away from your screens and connect with like-minded professionals in a vibrant setting. Expect engaging discussions on current cyber security topics\, along with drinks\, nibbles\, and an atmosphere that encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing. \n\n\n\nTo help us plan accordingly\, please RSVP by Monday\, 11th November. Space is limited\, so don’t miss out! \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you at The Curious Brewery for a memorable evening of conversation and connection.
URL:https://kmcc-uk.org/event/join-us-for-the-kmcc-november-informal-meet-up-in-ashford/
LOCATION:The Curious Brewery\, Unit 1 Victoria Rd\, Ashford\, Kent\, TN23 7HQ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Closing Ceremony of the 2024 Cyber Security Awareness Month and “Creative Cyber” Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Wednesday\, 30th October 2024\, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM \n\n\n\nVenue: Studio 3 Gallery\, Jarman Building\, University of Kent\, Canterbury\, CT2 7UG \n\n\n\nJoin us as we celebrate the successful conclusion of the 2024 Cyber Security Awareness Month (iCSS-CSM24) and the “Creative Cyber” Exhibition\, hosted by the Kent & Medway Cyber Cluster (KMCC) and the Institute of Cyber Security for Society (iCSS) at the University of Kent. This closing ceremony brings together organisers\, contributors\, and enthusiasts to reflect on a month of dynamic and engaging activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Highlights: \n\n\n\n• Recognition of Contributors: Meet the authors of the creative works displayed at the “Creative Cyber” Exhibition\, including prize-winning submissions from the CyberAnything Competition and other noteworthy artworks. \n\n\n\n• Exhibition Showcase: A final opportunity to view the six categories of art\, including videos\, co-created pieces\, and student-led contributions that creatively explore cyber security themes. \n\n\n\n• Networking Opportunities: Engage with organisers and members of iCSS\, iCCi\, KMCC\, KMCS3\, and KMCSN to discuss future projects and initiatives for promoting cyber security awareness. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event culminates a month-long celebration aimed at raising awareness of cyber security through innovative approaches\, ranging from escape room games to student engagement activities\, creative fables\, and lectures by renowned professionals. \n\n\n\nThe “Creative Cyber” Exhibition has been a highlight of the awareness campaign\, showcasing thought-provoking artworks and interactive experiences designed to inspire a deeper understanding of online safety and security.
URL:https://kmcc-uk.org/event/closing-ceremony-of-the-2024-cyber-security-awareness-month-and-creative-cyber-exhibition/
LOCATION:Studio 3 Gallery\, Jarman Building\, University of Kent\, Canterbury\, CT2 7UG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241021T110000
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SUMMARY:ECRC-iCSS-KMCC Joint Cyber Security Webinar - Free Police Guidance & Support
DESCRIPTION:Details\nJoin a webinar on 21st October Monday 11-12 to discover the best ways to protect yourself from cyberattacks\, explore the current threat landscape\, and learn about free tools you can use to help stay safe. \nSmall doesn’t mean safe when we’re talking about cybercrime. In 2023\, 32% of charities and 52% of businesses fell victim to cyber crime but we’re here to help you avoid the same fate. Our workshop will look at the current threat of cyber-attacks in the UK and provide you with practical advice and real case studies\, so you can increase your cyber resilience to cyber-attacks. Do not miss out on this opportunity to learn valuable tips and take action to protect yourself! \nThe webinar is jointly organised by the Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre (ECRC)\, Institute of Cyber Security for Society (iCSS) at the University of Kent and KMCC (Kent & Medway Cyber Cluster Ltd). It is part of the Cyber Security Awareness Month activities of the three bodies. \nRegister here so you don’t miss it!\n  \nBenefits of attending the workshop: \n\nA greater understanding of the current threat of cyber-attacks in the UK.\nThe keys things you need to understand to start building your resilience.\nWhat free tools and services are available.\n\nAbout ECRC \nECRC is a policing-led\, not for profit\, membership organisation that is a part of a national network of centres\, established by the Home Office to help small and medium organisations tackle the rising threat of cyber-attacks. Policing led – business focused Working alongside partners in the private cyber sector\, academia and the police\, the centre is uniquely placed in its ability to reach out to businesses\, schools and charities and help them to become more secure in the online space. We operate across Kent\, Essex\, Norfolk\, Suffolk\, Hertfordshire\, Cambridgeshire\, and Bedfordshire. \nAbout iCSS \niCSS is a university-wide body of the University of Kent\, coordinating the University’s cyber security activities in all areas including research\, education\, innovation\, engagement and wider impact. It was founded in 2021 based on the former Kent Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Cyber Security (KirCCS)\, and represents the University of Kent as a UK Government recognised Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR) and Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education (ACE-CSE) with Gold award status (both recognised until January 2029). It is a strategic partner of KMCC\, and co-founded and jointly manage the operation of KMCSN (Kent & Medway CyberSchools Network). It also co-founded and supports KMCS3 (Kent & Medway Cyber Security Student Society). \nSpeaker Details \nPaul Lopez –  Director of ECRC \nPaul was part of the team that established ECRC in 2021. Prior to that he had served as a police officer for 30 years rising to the rank of Detective Superintendent. Following his retirement as a cop in 2023\, Paul returned to the Managing Director role of the ECRC and remains committed to use his experience to support businesses within the Region to help them tackle the growing threat of cyber-crime and improve their levels of cyber resilience Paul has worked across number of diverse disciplines including Major Crime\, Serious and Organised Crime\, Counter Corruption\, and prior to joining the ECRC\, he headed up the Regional Cyber Crime Unit.
URL:https://kmcc-uk.org/event/20241021-ecrc-icss-kmcc-webinar/
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SUMMARY:NCSC CyberFirst Girls Competition Familiarisation Days 2024
DESCRIPTION:The KMCC\, in collaboration with iCSS and local schools\, hosted two successful NCSC CyberFirst Girls Competition Familiarisation Days in Maidstone and Folkestone. These half-day events aimed to encourage local girls aged 12–13 to participate in the 2024 CyberFirst Girls Competition and inspire them to consider careers in cyber security and computer science. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaidstone Grammar School for Girls Event \n\n\n\n• Date: 8th October 2024 \n\n\n\n• Venue: Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (MGGS) \n\n\n\n• Participants: 56 girls from 7 schools \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nFolkestone School for Girls Event \n\n\n\n• Date: 5th November 2024 \n\n\n\n• Venue: Folkestone School for Girls \n\n\n\n• Participants: 42 girls from 2 schools \n\n\n\nActivities:\n\n\n\n\nCareer talks from female cyber security professionals and university students.\n\n\n\n\n\nHands-on challenges replicating real competition tasks.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImpact: The events showcased diverse pathways into cyber security careers and demystified the field for young girls\, building confidence and enthusiasm for the upcoming competition. \n\n\n\nFor more details\, visit the full articles: \n\n\n\n• 1st CyberFirst Girls Familiarisation Day in Maidstone \n\n\n\n• 2nd CyberFirst Girls Familiarisation Day in Folkestone
URL:https://kmcc-uk.org/event/ncsc-cyberfirst-girls-competition-familiarisation-days-2024/
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SUMMARY:Join Us for an Evening of Cyber Connections in Canterbury!
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming KMCC networking evening\, bringing together members\, friends of cyber\, and tech enthusiasts for engaging conversations and connections. It’s a great chance to unwind and catch up with fellow cybersecurity professionals in a relaxed setting.\n\n📅 Date: Monday\, 30th September\n🕕 Time: 6:30 PM\n📍 Location: The Unicorn Inn\, 61 St. Dunstans St\, Canterbury CT2 8BS\n\nGetting There:\n\n 	By car: For those driving\, parking is available at Station Road West Multi Storey Car Park (charges may apply).\n 	By train: We’re a short walk from Canterbury West station.\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned cybersecurity expert or simply passionate about tech\, this informal gathering offers the perfect opportunity to step away from the screen and engage with like-minded peers. Expect lively discussions on the latest trends in cybersecurity\, along with drinks\, nibbles\, and great company!\n\nSeats are limited\, so please RSVP by Saturday\, 28th September to ensure we have enough space.\nWe’re looking forward to seeing you there for a fantastic evening of networking and insights!
URL:https://kmcc-uk.org/event/join-us-for-an-evening-of-cyber-connections-in-canterbury/
LOCATION:The Unicorn Inn\, 61 St. Dunstans St\, Canterbury\, Kent\, CT2 8BS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Join Us for an Evening of Cyber Connections in Maidstone!
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite all KMCC members\, friends of cyber\, and tech enthusiasts to an evening of engaging conversations and networking with fellow cybersecurity professionals at The Herbalist in Maidstone. \n\n\n\n📅 Date: Thursday\, 29th August🕕 Time: 6:30 PM📍 Location: The Herbalist\, Maidstone\, Kent\, ME14 1JF \n\n\n\n\nBy car: For those driving\, parking is available at Medway Street Car Park or Fremlin Walk (charges may apply).\n\n\n\nBy train: We’re a short walk from Maidstone East or West stations.\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re deeply involved in cybersecurity or someone with a keen interest in technology\, this relaxed gathering is the perfect opportunity to step away from the screen and connect with local peers. Enjoy drinks\, nibbles\, and plenty of great discussions on the latest in cybersecurity and technology. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP by Tuesday\, 27th August to ensure we have enough space.Seats are limited\, so don’t miss out! \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there for an evening of engaging conversations and networking.
URL:https://kmcc-uk.org/event/join-us-for-an-evening-of-cyber-connections-in-maidstone/
LOCATION:The Herbalist\, Maidstone\, Kent\, ME14 1JF\, 1-9 Pudding Ln\, Maidstone\, Kent\, ME14 1JF\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kent & Medway Cyber Cluster (KMCC)":MAILTO:contact@kmcc-uk.org
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SUMMARY:ISC2 CISSP webinar
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on the more advanced ISC2 CISSP certification so more for people with some good work experience (5+ years) or with a master’s degree. \nTo join this event\, please use the information below: \nTeams Link\nMeeting ID: 353 442 372 954\nPasscode: rdDh3R \nThis webinar is one of the two webinars we are co-organising with Institute of Cyber Security for Society (iCSS) and ISC2 this Wednesday 24th July on ISC2 cyber security certifications. The webinars are open to all\, and will be used to inform iCSS and KMCC’s planned training courses. You can visit the event webpage for the other ISC2 CC webinar here. \nIf you are interested in the planned CISSP training course\, please taking a survey for us to decide how to run the course: \nhttps://forms.office.com/e/ZDGWDd6M3D
URL:https://kmcc-uk.org/event/isc2-cissp-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:ISC2 CC webinar
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on the entry-level CC certification so more for people who want to start a cyber security career. To join this event\, please use the information below: \nTeams Link\nMeeting ID: 312 034 320 861\nPasscode: C7oegt \nThis webinar is one of the two webinars we are co-organising with Institute of Cyber Security for Society (iCSS) and ISC2 this Wednesday 24th July on ISC2 cyber security certifications. The webinars are open to all\, and will be used to inform iCSS and KMCC’s planned training courses. You can visit the event webpage for the other CISSP webinar here.
URL:https://kmcc-uk.org/event/isc2-cc-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:2024 iCSS-KMCC-ISC2-KMCS3 "Celebrating Cyber" Event
DESCRIPTION:How to register?\nJoin us for an exclusive afternoon of celebration\, announcements and networking on cyber security at the University of Kent in Canterbury on 22nd May Wednesday. \nThe registration is free for all\, but there are limited spaces for up to 120 participants. Please register using the form below by 15th May Wednesday 12pm. \nhttps://forms.office.com/e/Arp7dnnH6p \nWhat is the event about?\nCyber threats are increasingly affecting all of us as individuals and also all types of private and public sector organisations. As cyber threats become more sophisticated and pervasive\, we all need to be more cyber-aware and resilient\, and all organisations across the globe are seeking cyber professionals who understand how do prepare and protect their organisation from cyber-attacks. \nTo help raise awareness on cyber security and online safety among more people\, KMCC\, Institute of Cyber Security for Society (iCSS) at the University of Kent and KMCS3 (Kent & Medway Cyber Security Student Society) jointly organised the 2023-24 CyberAnything Competition. The prize winners of the Competition have now been selected and will be announced at the event. \nIn addition\, to help equip more people with cyber security skills and to fill the cyber skills gap in many industrial sectors\, iCSS has established an academic partnership with ISC2\, the world’s leading not-for-profit member association for cyber security professionals\, to organise cyber security certification training activities. Such activities are delivered jointly with KMCC as iCSS’s strategic partner. An ongoing project in this area is the ISC2-iCSS-KMCC 1MCC campaign\, for encouraging more people to consider ISC2’s beginner-facing cyber security certification CC. Another planned activity is a pilot summer training course for ISC2’s more advanced cyber security certification CISSP. More details of such training activities will be announced at the event. \nWhat will happen at the event?\nThe event’s tentative agenda is as follows: \n\n1-2pm: a BBQ-style lunch (outdoors if the weather allows\, otherwise indoors)\n2-2:15pm: light introduction talks to iCSS\, KMCC\, ISC2 and KMCS3\n2:15-2:30pm: announcing the University of Kent’s new academic partnership with ISC2 and some cyber security training activities on ISC2 certifications co-organised by iCSS and KMCC\n2:30-3:30pm: the prize ceremony of the 2023-24 iCSS-KMCSS-KMCS3 CyberAnything Competition\n3:30-5pm: social networking\n\nConfirmed speakers of the event include the following: \n\nTabitha Flax\, Associate Director\, Channel Partnerships and Alliances\, ISC2\n\nTabitha is over from Chicago\, US and has been a senior manager at ISC2 for over 6 years.  Tabitha has transformed the channel partnerships arm of ISC2 into a successful partner ecosystem in all regions (EMEA\, APAC\, Americas). Tabitha will highlight the work ISC2 is doing globally\, particularly around both commercial and academic partnerships.\n\n\nJason Steer\, Director and CEO\, KMCC\n\nJason is an experienced cyber security professional. In addition to his KMCC roles\, he is also the CISO of Recorded Future\, a well-known cyber security company specialising in the collection\, processing\, analysis\, and dissemination of threat intelligence. Jason will introduce KMCC and some of its ongoing and planned activities in cyber security ecosystem building and skills development.\n\n\nShujun Li\, Professor of Cyber Security and Director of iCSS\, University of Kent\n\nShujun has been Professor of Cyber Security at the University of Kent’s School of Computing since November 2017 and is the Director of iCSS\, which represents the University of Kent as a UK government recognised Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research (ACE-CSR) and an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education (ACE-CSE) with Gold Award status. Shujun will give the introduction to the University of Kent\, iCSS\, and some representative projects iCSS is running on cyber skills development and ecosystem building.\n\n\n\nWho should attend and why?\nThe event is open to all to attend for free. The CyberAnything Competition part should be of interest to all who participated or considered participating in the Competition. We have a wide range of submissions and we believe that all should be able to find something they will like. We believe seeing\, hearing\, thinking about and talking about all the submissions can help the wider community to have an enhanced level of awareness about cyber security and empowering more individuals to learn how to protect themselves and their loved ones online. \nThe ISC2 cyber security certification part of this event is suitable for managers\, directors and owners of businesses who want to understand the value of protecting their business from cyber-attacks. It is also for HR\, learning and development leads who want to understand the power of recruiting graduates with the right cyber skills via university education and also cyber security certifications. It will be a valuable event for those who already have a plan or process for dealing with a cyber-attack as there will be opportunities to hear from and network with cyber security professionals. Last but not least\, the event is also a great place for students and other learners who want to understand how to start a cyber security career and improve their future career perspectives. \nThe social networking part of the event will help all participants to intermingle with like-minded individuals to learn from each other\, including future career and collaboration opportunities. \nWhom to contact?\nFor more information about the event\, contact the iCSS team (the main organiser) via cyber-info@kent.ac.uk\, the KMCC team (co-organiser) via contact@kmcc-uk.org\, or the ISC2 co-organiser Alex Mortimer via AMortimer@isc2.org.
URL:https://kmcc-uk.org/event/2024-icss-kmcc-isc2-kmcs3-celebrating-cyber-event/
LOCATION:University of Kent\, Sibson PC1\, Canterbury\, Kent\, CT2 7NU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Launch event of KMCC: How to Fall in Love with Cyber Security
DESCRIPTION:News story\nThe event was successfully held. Here is a detailed news story about the event.\nIntroduction\nKMCC saw its official launch at the Templeman Library on the Canterbury campus of the University of Kent\, on Valentine’s Day\, February 14 2024! Many participants joined us for a fascinating look at the world of cyber security and learn how to fall in love with it.\n\nThe event included a complimentary buffet lunch and networking opportunities with other participants including industry experts\, University students studying or interested in cyber security\, employers and recruiters looking for cyber security talent and researchers and educators with specialist expertise in cyber security and online safety. Participants listened to invited panellists and speakers on how to stay safe online and how to develop your skills to become a future cyber security expert.\n\nParticipation was FREE.\nAgenda\n1-2pm Buffet Lunch and Networking\nArrive for 1pm and enjoy networking with others over a complimentary buffet lunch.\n\n2-2:10pm  Introduction: Welcome from KMCC \nSpeaker: Clare Patterson\, Director and CFO\, KMCC | Member of Advisory Board\, CyberCompare | PhD Researcher\, University of Kent\nClare will outline the aims and purpose of KMCC and how it fits in with the nationwide initiative on cyber security under the umbrella of UKC3.\n\n\n2:10-2:30pm Romance Scams and Beyond: How They Happen and What We Can Do with Them \nSpeaker: Jason Steer\, Director and CEO\, KMCC | CISO\, Recorded Future\nA 20-year cybersecurity veteran\, Jason Steer is the CISO at Recorded Future\, where he maintains global responsibility for ensuring the protection of all customer-facing services\, internal operational systems\, and related information assets. In this talk\, he will discuss romance scams and other forms of cyber fraud and cybercrime\, how they happen and what we can do to understand and prevent them.\n\n2:30-2:50pm Cyber Fraud in the South East – a perspective from policing \nSpeaker: Christopher Buckingham\, City of London Police\nFacilitator: Jason Steer\, Director and CEO\, KMCC | CISO\, Recorded Future\nAction Fraud is the national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime. Chris will engage on the realities and challenges of cyber fraud and crime from the policing perspective\, citing real-world examples from extensive experience. There will be opportunity for questions and comment from the audience.\n\n2:50-3pm Coffee/Tea Break\n\n3-3:35pm Fireside Dialogue on “Careers in Cyber Security: What Skills are Needed?”\nPanellists:\nMolly Davis\, Team Lead Intelligence Services (EMEA)\, Recorded Future\nLucy Maclaren\, Analyst – Security Training and Awareness\, London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)\nAnka Moraru\, Director – Cyber Security\, PwC UK\nFacilitator: Clare Patterson\, Director and CFO\, KMCC | Member of Advisory Board\, CyberCompare | PhD Researcher\, University of Kent\nOur experienced panel will engage in a fireside dialogue on the range of opportunities and the skills needed for a career in cyber security. Questions and comments from the audience are strongly encouraged and will form an essential part of the interaction dialogue.\n\n3:35-3:55pm Career Stories\nSpeakers:\nNikhil Kamboj\, Founder\, Databox 360 Ltd \nRichard Starnes\, CISO\, Six Degrees | Chair of Advisory Board\, Cyber Resilience Centre  for London (London CRC) | Security Panel Member\, WCIT (Worshipful Company of Information Technologists)\nFacilitator: Chris Solomon\, COO\, KMCC | Director\, Visionmetric Ltd\nTwo cyber professionals from different backgrounds will give their accounts of how they came to the field of cyber security and what their responsibilities are in the job they are doing now.\n\n3:55-4pm Closing Remarks \nSpeaker: Shujun Li\, Chair of Steering Group\, KMCC | Professor of Cyber Security & Director of Institute of Cyber Security for Society (iCSS)\, University of Kent | Chair of Executive Group\, Kent & Medway CyberSchools Network (KMCSN)\nThe event will be concluded by a short summary and a brief overview of future activities of KMCC.\n\n4-5pm Networking\nStay on to continue networking with other participants\,  to learn from each other and exploring opportunities.\nCo-organisers\, supporters and sponsors\nThe event is hosted by KMCC’s strategic partner\, the Institute of Cyber Security for Society (iCSS) of the University of Kent. It is supported by KMCS3 (Kent & Medway Cyber Security Student Society) and KMCSN (Kent & Medway CyberSchools Network).\n\nKMCC gratefully acknowledges the financial sponsorship of this event by Recorded Future and iCSS.\n\n\n\n \nRegister to attend the event\nThe registration for the event is now closed.
URL:https://kmcc-uk.org/event/launch-event/
LOCATION:Templeman Lecture Theatre and Atrium\, University of Kent\, Library Road\, Canterbury\, Kent\, CT2 7NU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Workforce Skills Gap: the current state of business\, the cyber sector work force and skills gap\, and ISC2 certifications
DESCRIPTION:Speaker\nAlex Mortimer\, Global Academic Partnerships Lead\, ISC2 \nAbstract\nThe speaker will be presenting and discussing the ISC2 survey data from the Workforce skills survey conducted from 2021 to 2023. The presentation will cover: \n\nISC2 – brief overview and introduction\nThe survey data with reflections for thought\nWhat is happening in the business world\nHow cybersecurity sits across all functions of a business\nWhat leaders are thinking about\nThe risk for business\nContinual professional development – University qualifications and ISC2 Certifications are both so important.\nHow we collaborate with academic partners and an example\nQ&A\n\nBio\nAlex is an experienced business and organisational development professional who has worked in senior director positions in the University\, commercial and the not-for-profit sectors. He has worked with and developed teams at Airbus\, AstraZeneca\, BAE Systems\, Bentley\, Duracell\, Pepsico and many more global organisations. \nAlex had built a reputation in the supply chain industry as a thought leader and is listed in the top 25 of Supply Chain Influencers on Social Media by SAP Centric conference USA and in the top 50 of global business supply chain thought leaders and influencers by thinkers360.com and Scurri. He created the Supply chain apprenticeship standards in the UK for which all universities must adhere to these standards for creating their supply chain degree. \nAlex currently heads up the global academic partnerships at ISC2 – the World’s leading cyber security professional organisation. He oversees the strategy and works with the teams internally to develop approaches in supporting the academic partner community. He is also involved in advocacy – policy work promoting the cybersecurity profession and creating the cybersecurity standards for apprenticeships. \nHe is also a non-exec board member at the University of Suffolk and an external visiting senior lecturer (and guest speaker) at Anglia Ruskin University\, Royal Holloway – University of London and the University of East London. \nHow to Join\nThe event will be held as a hybrid one. The physical venue will be Grimond Lecture Theatre 2 and remote participation is accommodated via the following MS Teams session: \nhttps://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NzkzN2NlMjktNjJhZi00ZjhhLWI4OGItMTU2MzdjMDhlMGNj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2251a9fa56-3f32-449a-a721-3e3f49aa5e9a%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22a525a9ac-10cb-486e-b072-c4cb3e88e6df%22%7d \nMeeting ID: 369 295 482 473\nPasscode: 5WXm6S
URL:https://kmcc-uk.org/event/the-workforce-skills-gap-an-isc2-talk/
LOCATION:Templeman Lecture Theatre and Atrium\, University of Kent\, Library Road\, Canterbury\, Kent\, CT2 7NU\, United Kingdom
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