Think Tank
The Future of Cybersecurity

CISO Think Tank

Date

October 3, 2024

Location

London, UK

Community

CIO / CISO
Your Vision is our mission

Agenda

October 03, 2024
All times United Kingdom Time
9:00 AM-9:30 AM
Welcome & Registration
9:30 AM-10:00 AM
Network Breakfast
10:00 AM-10:10 AM
Opening Remarks
10:10 AM-10:35 AM
Vision Voices Keynote
Medalist Mindset
Created by Olympians Shannon Rowbury OLY & Lauren Gibbs OLY, the Medalist Mindset™ philosophy takes sports performance techniques leveraged by Olympians and translates them into the business space to optimize performance.

Participants learn how to adopt a Medalist Mindset™ so that they can reach their full potential at any business or life goal. The groundbreaking workbook illuminates the “5 keys of an Medalist Mindset™” through a combination of firsthand accounts paired with worksheets, each of which helps readers to integrate new learnings into their daily life.

10:40 AM-11:05 AM
Keynote
Empower Users with Identity - Navigating to Decentralised Identity

In an age of rampant data breaches and identity theft, empowering users, including your workforce and customers, to autonomously handle and share personal data is reshaping the identity landscape.

Explore decentralised identity principles with us to:

  • Empower your users to securely manage and control personal data, make anonymous identity claims without unnecessary exposure and explicitly authorise data visibility on a need-to-know basis
  • Reduce attack surfaces and minimise risk of breaches tied to vulnerable centralised authorities to enhance organisational privacy and security.

Together with:

Ping Identity
11:05 AM-11:25 AM
Coffee Break
11:35 AM-11:50 AM
Vision Voices
Quality in Quantity: Decision Science in Technology Risk
Quantitative risk space is the realm where numbers meet uncertainty, providing organizations with the tools to assess and manage risks with precision. In this dynamic landscape, data-driven models and mathematical analyses take center stage, enabling businesses to quantify potential threats, evaluate probabilities, and make informed decisions. Whether it's in the realms of finance, cybersecurity, or supply chain management, the quantitative risk space empowers organizations to understand, mitigate, and even capitalize on risks, ensuring a more resilient and strategic approach to uncertainty in an increasingly complex world.
11:55 AM-12:30 PM
Fireside Chat
Why Cloud Security is now a CISO and Boardroom Challenge

Cloud Security is evolving rapidly, and after the initial benefits of adopting a cloud environment, security teams are discovering that the fluidity and pace of cloud development and deployment, brings inherent challenges of an ever evolving risk profile due to the borderless reality of cloud. With this new unchartered territory of new threats, CISOs and boardrooms are unified in the challenge of understanding what this means for their business, and what approaches their security teams need to take to address and mitigate them.


In this session we’ll explore cloud specific threats of today and tomorrow; the implications of getting it wrong and the unique challenges a CISO has to consider when adopting a cloud-first security strategy.

Together with:

SentinelOne
12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Lunch
1:30 PM-2:15 PM
Panel
Securing Data: The Strategic Imperative for CISOs in the Age of Analytics

In the era of vast data proliferation, CISOs are pivotal in safeguarding organizational information. It is imperative for CISOs to orchestrate meticulous data management strategies, ensuring the accuracy, security, and accessibility of data. This involves establishing robust protocols for data collection, storage, analysis, and strict adherence to data privacy regulations. Moreover, CISOs must harness the power of advanced analytics tools to extract meaningful insights, uncover trends, and identify opportunities within the data ecosystem. By leveraging these insights, CISOs empower informed decision-making, foster business growth, and elevate the customer experience. In today's competitive landscape, mastering data security and harnessing the potential of security analytics are paramount for CISOs, enabling their organizations to make data-driven decisions and maintain a competitive edge.

Chair
Panelists
Paul Lewis Nominet
Paul Lewis

CISO

Nominet

Vineet Jaiswal (1) EET Fuels
Vineet Jaiswal

CIDO

EET Fuels

Danish Hussain BNP Paribas (Hub UK)
Danish Hussain

Director – IT & Cyber Audit

BNP Paribas (Hub UK)

2:20 PM-2:35 PM
Disruptor
Beyond Detection and into True Cyber Prevention: A Cultural Shift

In the last decade, the "assume breach" mindset has dominated cybersecurity strategies, leading organizations to heavily invest in detection and response technologies. While this approach is necessary, it often results in a reactive posture that only addresses symptoms rather than root causes. It's time for a paradigm shift.

This session will focus on the necessity of a cultural transformation within organizations, and will delve into the limitations of the current cybersecurity paradigm and introduce a proactive, quality-driven approach. By integrating quality management principles into cybersecurity, we can uncover and address the fundamental issues that lead to breaches. We will discuss how focusing on root causes, rather than just patching up problems, can lead to more robust, business-aligned security solutions. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how this shift can enhance risk management, reduce long-term costs, and ultimately improve business outcomes.

Join us to explore how moving beyond mere detection and response to true cyber prevention can fortify your organization's cybersecurity posture and drive sustainable success.

Together with:

Zero Networks
2:35 PM-3:10 PM
Networking Break
3:10 PM-3:45 PM
Fireside Chat
Cloud in the Storm: Navigating Security Challenges in an Era of Rapid Digital Transformation

The accelerated adoption of cloud technologies has transformed how organizations operate, but it also presents significant security challenges. According to Gartner, 79% of companies experienced at least one cloud data breach during the pandemic. As businesses embrace cloud-native application architectures to drive innovation and agility, traditional perimeter-based security models are no longer sufficient.

The shift to the cloud offers remarkable flexibility and productivity, yet it also exposes organizations to increased cyber threats and vulnerabilities. This raises critical questions: Is moving to the cloud the right strategy for your organization? If so, how can you effectively mitigate the new risks involved? Many organizations believe that application security must be fully automated to keep pace with dynamic cloud environments and rapid software development. Successfully balancing the benefits of cloud transformation with robust security measures will be essential for navigating this evolving digital landscape.

Chair
Panelists
Omer Moghraby West London NHS Trust
Omer Moghraby

CDIO

West London NHS Trust

Indul Hassan BT Group
Indul Hassan

Head of Engineering

BT Group

Badar Kamal BT Group
Badar Kamal

Head of Software Engineering

BT Group

3:45 PM-4:00 PM
Vision Voices
Managing Cyber Risk in a Constantly Evolving World

The challenges enterprises face continue to evolve.  In addition to nation states, organized crime and ransomware gangs, AI deception is becoming a mainstream issue.  Leadership teams and boards of directors need to understand all of these issues so proper guidance and decisions can be made.  This presentation will cover the issues enterprises face and suggest a systemic approach to minimizing cyber risks.

Panelists
Bob West West Strategy Group
Bob West

Founder & Managing Partner

West Strategy Group

4:05 PM-4:50 PM
Panel
Cultivating Inclusive Excellence: Driving Diversity in Technology Leadership

Let's explore the imperative of diversity in technology leadership roles, particularly within the CIO and Security domain. From gender and ethnicity to varied professional backgrounds, diverse perspectives foster innovation, resilience, and better decision-making in today's rapidly evolving tech landscape. Join us as industry leaders share their experiences, insights, and strategies for promoting inclusivity, breaking down barriers, and empowering underrepresented groups in technology leadership roles. From fostering inclusive cultures within organisations to implementing proactive recruitment and mentorship initiatives, attendees will gain actionable insights to drive meaningful change and cultivate diverse, high-performing technology teams. Let's chart a course towards inclusive excellence in technology leadership together.

Chair
Panelists
Clair Phelps Wagestream
Clair Phelps

CISO

Wagestream

Adam Malach Boldyn Networks
Adam Malach

Global CISO

Boldyn Networks

4:50 PM-5:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Raffle Giveaway
5:00 PM-6:00 PM
Cocktail Hour
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