Category: Member-Events

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A Secure & Jolly Christmas: Navigating the Season with InfoSec Awareness

The ISC2 London Chapter held its final event of the year courtesy of Hiscox Insurance who hosted us at their amazing office on Bishopsgate. 

As per our usual cadence, we had 3 speakers.  Our first speaker was Edward Parsons, who is the relatively new Head of ISC2 Europe and provide the chapter members with a good update of the changes that ISC2 have been making, the strategy for the coming years, and of course what we all want to hear, what support is provided to its members and to the chapter.

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UKsec: Cyber Security Summit

UKsec: IT Security Summit Overview

The UKsec: Cyber Security Summit returns to London on 7th – 8th November to tackle the most pressing cyber security challenges facing the UK.

This CPE certified event will bring together 100+ cyber security leaders from across the British Banking & Finance, Energy, FMCG, Agriculture, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Transport, and Retail industries. 

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(ISC)² Chapter Representatives for InfoSec Europe 2023

20–22 June 2023 | In-Person, 1-2 hours a day

Call for (ISC)² London Chapter Representatives!

We are seeking (ISC)2 London Chapter members to join us at the (ISC)2 stand at InfoSec Europe. InfoSec Europe is scheduled for 20-22 June 2023 at ExCel, London. There will be (ISC)2 staff on the stand throughout the event, and it would be great to have Chapter representatives at the stand for 1 or 2 hours a day (welcome to stay longer).

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(ISC)² SECURE London 2023 | Speaker Application

September 21, 2023 | In-Person

Call for (ISC)² SECURE London Speakers Now Open!

Following its successful launch last year, (ISC)² SECURE London will reconvene in person on 21 September 2023 to explore the latest current issues impacting cybersecurity. Professionals involved in every aspect of cyber, information, software, IT and infrastructure security will engage in a full day of new learning and partnership opportunities with their peers and industry vendors.

We are looking for speaker submissions to accommodate all levels.  Do you and your colleagues have a compelling experience, innovation or point of view to share?

Submit your proposals on one or more topic areas for consideration. From expert advice to industry insights, presentations that speak to the interests of our professional audience are encouraged. 

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The psychology behind a threat actor

| September 2022 Member Event

A fantastic evening last night with the ISC2 London Chapter and Information Systems Security Association – UK Chapter (ISSA-UK), hosted by J.P. Morgan over at Canary Wharf.

The theme was ‘the psychology behind a threat actor’ and couldn’t have been more timely given some of the discussions and talks taking place at the International Cyber Expo this week and from the various committees and forums that a lot of us attend. What does motivate an attack? Regardless of whether it is nation-state or nation-state affiliated or an independent organised crime unit there is motivation and there seems to be intelligence to suggest that finance is not a driving force. So what is it?

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Chief Information Security Officer – how do we identify a CISO?

With the closing of 2021 the ISC2 London Chapter December event focused on the role of a CISO. 

It was quickly apparent that the expectations of a CISO are vast, and the role varied between organisations.  Tim Holman’s (2|Sec) presentation questioned the skills and qualifications that were truly required for a CISO role.  In conclusion the CISO role was more of an advisory role across the different business units without necessarily ownership of the business function.

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