The conference is structed on the 4D approach of; Defend, Differentiate, Diversify and Developp and presents a series of thought provoking presenations in order to explore cyber security business opportunities. The programme is delivered in partnership with the ICT KTN.
- 9:00 – Arrival, Coffee and Networking
- 9:50 – Welcome by Mr Tony Dyhouse
- 10:00 – Session 1: Defend
- This is the current focus of much of the cyber security work. It is about how to prevent your business suffering from loses due to working in a digital business arena. As such session focuses on how to protect your business from loses due to digital attacks (Intellectual property), or from fines (DPA).
- Speakers:
- DS Geoff Conway Police Central e-Crime Unit – North West
- Mr Tony Wilson Indellible Data
- Prof Awais Rashid Security Lancaster
- 11:00 – Comfort Break
- 11:15 – Session 2: Differentiate
- This is the process by which a product or service you offer can distinguish itself in a crowded market place. This approach is turning cyber security to into a digital business advantage by making you more competitive and able to win more business by getting your products and services to stand out.
- Speakers:
- Prof Nigel Davies School of Computing and Communications Lancster University
- 12:15 – Lunch
- 13:00 – Networking and Exhibitions
- 14:00 – Session 3: Diversify
- This is where a business can branch out into cyber security to taking advantage of its sector experience and knowledge to supply custom security solutions for that particular sector.
- Speakers:
- Mr Steve Robinson XyOne Cyber Security
- Mr Charles Jacobson UKTI
- 15:00 – Networking and Exhibitions and Refreshments
- 15:30 – Session 4: Develop
- There are numerous opportunities for new businesses and start up companies. This session will explore these opportunities and the potential cyber security issues a new business might solve.
- Speakers:
- Prof Rashik Parmar IBM
- Mr Tom Cheesewright Book of the Future
- Giles Smith Department of Business Innovation and Skills
- 16:30 – Closing Thoughts by Dr Daniel Prince
- 16:40 – Event Close
