Awareness SASIG: Building resilience by managing human risk | SASIG
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Tuesday 11 February 2025, 9.30am – 3.30pm (GMT)

In person – Canary Wharf, London

In association with

As technology becomes more complex and less understood by users, the opportunity to exploit people becomes more attractive. Why expend energy against technology when a simple email or text message targeting a vulnerable human can be more effective at a fraction of the cost? Criminals have an eye for efficiency, just like corporates. Businesses allocate most of their security budgets to technological ‘solutions’ but only a fraction to making their people more security aware. Yet, if organisations get their human risk management right, the dividends can far outweigh the investment.

Awareness is at the heart of SASIG’s ethos – it’s in our name! We were delighted to host this event with CybSafe, who share our focus on the human element of cybersecurity. Together, we explored how to demonstrate the value of security awareness programmes to senior leadership, secure executive buy-in, and align cybersecurity initiatives with business priorities. The event also addressed the growing impact of artificial intelligence on phishing and cyber threats, as well as ways to empower employees as the first line of defence through effective awareness programmes. Attendees gained practical insights into navigating boardroom conversations, implementing measurable improvements in security culture, and leveraging emerging technologies to stay ahead of evolving threats.


Presentations on the day included:

Welcome and introductions
Martin Smith MBE (info), Chairman and Founder, The SASIG
Oz Alashe MBE (info), CEO and Founder, CybSafe

Keynote presentation: Escaping security dogma – how data and evidence are redefining security awareness, culture, and human risk management
Oz Alashe MBE (info), CEO and Founder, CybSafe

Panel session: How do you demonstrate the value of awareness to the board?
Facilitated by Martin Smith MBE (info), Chairman and Founder, The SASIG
Donna Huggett (info), Information Security Education & Awareness Manager, Belron
Sarah McGuinness (info), Head of Security Education and Awareness, DWP
Oz Alashe MBE (info), CEO and Founder, CybSafe
Rebecca Kyriacou, Security and Cultural Awareness Manager, National Gas

Empowering cybersecurity awareness: Leveraging employee risk scores for targeted engagement and resilience
Miles MacInnes (info), VP Customer Success and International, MetaCompliance

Beyond MTD: The modern threats evading your traditional mobile security
Adam Boynton (info), Security Specialist EMEIA, Jamf

Think of the humans! Combating AI-driven threats
Gareth Thomas (info), Senior Manager, Education & Awareness, Lloyds Banking Group

Bore, trick, nag or nudge: Understanding the current awareness market
Tim Ward (info), Co-founder & CEO, Think Cyber
Lucy Finlay (info) Client Delivery Director – Secure Behaviour and Analytics, Think Cyber

Panel session: Phishing and AI – myth vs reality
Facilitated by John Scott (info), Independent Security Professional
Florian Pouchet (info), Associate Partner, Wavestone
Kimberley Graham (info), Manager of People-Centred Security, Sage
Annick O’Brien (info), General Counsel, CybSafe

Registration for this event has now closed. All SASIG events operate under the Chatham House Rule and there is no charge to attend. Refreshments and lunch were kindly provided by our hosts.

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