cyber security 2024

Experience the unique convergence of global expertise and local insight in cyber resilience

Date: Tuesday 27 February 2024
Venue: University of Strathclyde, Technology & Innovation Centre, Glasgow
Timings: Conference 08:30 – 16:30

Ticket Prices:

GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS: FREE OF CHARGE
NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS: £99.00
COMMERCIAL ORGANISATIONS: £299.00

Futurescot’s annual Cyber Security conference is Scotland’s exclusive platform for public sector professionals, this event stands unparalleled in its commitment to fortifying the nation’s critical digital infrastructure

Our conference offers a rare opportunity to dive deep into cutting-edge cyber protection strategies, learning directly from the masters of the field. Participate in thought-provoking leadership sessions, masterclasses, and discussions that blend global thought leadership with practical, industry-leading best practices. Network with a national community of peers, all dedicated to safeguarding our digital frontlines, from critical infrastructure to essential public services.

  • Hear global thought leadership on protecting public bodies from cybercrime and network intrusion
  • Learn the latest industry best practice with cyber-accredited industry bodies and solutions providers
  • Join detailed run-throughs of cyber protection methodologies in compelling leadership sessions and masterclasses
  • Network with a national group of like-minded professionals working at the coalface of protecting critical digital infrastructure and frontline services
  • Hear the latest innovations and new cyber approaches from academia, from security by design to zero trust and quantum computing
  • Understand how to respond to a live cyber incident – build capability and capacity into your teams to defend against global threat actors
  • Protect your distributed workforce: from education, skills and endpoint device security, build a layered defence posture into your cyber resilience plans

2023 Speakers

2024 speakers to be announced soon


Professor of Applied Cryptography
Edinburgh Napier University

Business Development Manager
cyberQuarter, Abertay University

Deputy Assistant Director, FBI Cyber Division
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
National Cyber Security Centre

Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans
Scottish Government

Chief Superintendent
Police Scotland

Chief Executive
Cyber and Fraud Centre - Scotland

Advisor
National Cyber Resilience Advisory Board

Senior Technology Evangelist
Sophos

Detective Inspector, Cyber Investigations (North), Digital Forensics & Policy Unit
Police Scotland

Associate Professor in Human-Computer Interaction and Human-centered Security
University of Glasgow

Head of Cyber Security
Registers of Scotland

CEO
ScotlandIS

Territory Account Manager
Blackberry

Cyber Security Consultant
Capita

Head of Cyber Security and Information Assurance
Leidos

Senior Services Account Manager
Blackberry

CTO
Brightsolid

Senior Solution Engineer
Immersive Labs

Head of Ethical Hacking & Client Services
Cyber and Fraud Centre - Scotland

Deputy Chief Executive
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society

National Security Operations Lead
NHS National Services Scotland (NSS)

2023 Agenda

2024 agenda coming soon

27 February 2023 | Session 1 – A Cyber Resilient Scotland

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

Registration & refreshments

9:00 AM – 9:05 AM

Chair’s opening remarks


Jude McCorry
Cyber and Fraud Centre - Scotland
9:05 AM – 9:35 AM

Global alliances: How international partnerships help secure our digital world


David J. Scott
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
9:35 AM – 9:50 AM

Defending Scotland?


CS Conrad Trickett
Police Scotland
9:50 AM – 10:05 AM

Cyber warnings and indicators

Sharing intelligence at a global level, and why it matters to stay ahead in the fight against cybercrime


Gavin Sullivan
Blackberry
10:05 AM – 10:50 AM

Expert panel

The importance of building strength in depth: the role of partnerships, community and knowledge exchange in cyber resilience


Lindy Cameron CB OBE
National Cyber Security Centre

David J. Scott
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

CS Conrad Trickett
Police Scotland

Gavin Sullivan
Blackberry
10:50 AM – 11:00 AM

Ministerial keynote

The strategic framework for a cyber resilient Scotland


Keith Brown MSP
Scottish Government
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM

Networking & refreshments

27 February 2023 | Session 2 - Masterclass & Knowledge Exchange Sessions

11:20 AM – 11:50 AM

Building vs buying: Can you afford not to have a SOC?

A session looking at the cost of Building vs Buying a SOC (Security Operations Centre) and the insight BlackBerry has from building out its own SOC Services. Illustrated by SOC work flows generated by real world alerts from the perspectives of the BlackBerry Analyst and the End Client, this session is intended to help you consider how you could combine your own inhouse resource with a potential MSSP’s to maximise your resources to Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond and Recover from the ongoing Cyber Threats you face.


Andy Burnett
Blackberry
11:20 AM – 11:50 AM

From Glasgow to Gormel – when ransomware gets serious

We all know that ransomware is the biggest threat in cybersecurity right now, but just how bad can things get and what is the best way to keep your organisation secure? Do you need to add more tools to your arsenal or can you make better use of the products you already have – join this session to find out…


Jon Hope
Sophos
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

Build defence-in-depth to prevent cyber attacks

It’s blowin’ a hoolie!
Macro-economic and cyber headwinds have compounded the challenges of cyber investment.
In this session we’ll cover:
- changing market dynamics and how it affects you.
- three step process to cyber resilience.
- impactful initiatives that won’t blow the budget.
- invest wisely and where to get help


Andy Sinclair
Brightsolid
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

Cybersecurity has a people problem. Learn how to solve it

As 82% of cybersecurity breaches involve people, it’s clear that existing training approaches need to improve. Organisations must adopt new ways of thinking, and employ improved methodologies to create company-wide resilience. This workshop focuses on:
- Measuring and benchmarking cybersecurity capabilities
- Developing a people-first cybersecurity culture
- Implementing dynamic, real-world training and upskilling practices


Gwyndaf Davies
Immersive Labs
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM

Lunch, supplier showcase & networking

27 February 2023 | Session 3 - Leadership Streams: Threat Intelligence, Incident Response and Security Operations; Workforce & Community

1:20 PM – 2:40 PM

Threat intelligence, incident response and security operations

Detecting, responding to, and maintaining constant vigilance against the backdrop of rising global Cyber harms


DI Norman Stevenson
Police Scotland

Lyndsey Jackson
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society

Alan Curran
Registers of Scotland
1:20 PM – 2:40 PM

Workforce & community

The Human Factor: Strengthening Cyber Skills in the Workforce through Community Building and Developing Nationwide Cyber ‘Clusters’ of Expertise


Maggie Titmuss MBE
National Cyber Resilience Advisory Board

Cheryl Torano
cyberQuarter, Abertay University

Karen Meechan
ScotlandIS

Jim Fox
Capita
2:40 PM – 3:00 PM

Networking & refreshments

27 February 2023 | Session 4 – Cyber Innovation

3:00 PM – 4:20 PM

Cyber innovation

The future of cybersecurity: Offering citizens a safer digital world, from digital signing, to quantum, AI defence and the blockchain


Dr Mohamed Khamis
University of Glasgow

Professor Bill Buchanan OBE
Edinburgh Napier University

Kevin Gray
NHS National Services Scotland (NSS)

Richard Jones
Leidos
4:20 PM

Conference close

We invite delegates to join us for a glass of wine, beer or a soft drink and network with your peers

5:00 PM

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