Thursday 27 February 2025, 9.30am – 3.30pm (GMT)
In person – Edinburgh, Scotland
In association with
SASIG was delighted to return to Edinburgh for Cyber Scotland Week, hosted once again by Phoenix Group. The world is in constant flux, presenting challenges for organisations of all shapes and sizes. In today’s unpredictable geopolitical climate, marked by instability and uncertainty, the discipline of preparedness has never been more critical. Staying ahead of changes, adapting to enhance both productivity and resilience, and preparing for emerging technologies, are all vital tasks.
Our focus remained on resilience, a goal that hinges on thorough preparation. Our speakers addressed the threats to our complex network of suppliers – without whom we cannot operate – as well as to our own organisations. Identifying these threats swiftly, assessing their relevance, and mitigating their impact, are essential steps on the road to resilience. Additionally, we explored how to harness the opportunities presented by new technologies while safeguarding against their risks.
And in a persistently competitive job market, where the demand for skilled professionals far outstrips supply, we discussed strategies for developing and retaining the talent necessary to strengthen security. Attendees joined us and our panel of experts as we navigated the journey towards a more resilient future.
Presentations on the day included:
Welcome and introductions
Tarquin Folliss OBE (info), Vice Chairman, The SASIG
Anna Edwards (info), Information Security Education and Awareness Manager, Phoenix Group
Keynote presentation: Setting standards across an extended enterprise – Who truly knows best?
Colin Cowan (info), Head of Operational Resilience & Security Assurance, Phoenix Group
Safeguarding critical infrastructure and data from third-party risks
Nick Palmer (info), Technical Director, Censys
Unlocking business growth: Secrets to cybersecurity success
Tim Anderson (info), CCO, e2e-assure
Building resilience with threat intelligence
Kostandino Kustas (info), Sales Engineer, CrowdStrike
Panel session: Keeping your people engaged in security
Facilitated by Tarquin Folliss OBE (info), Vice Chairman, The SASIG
Brian Stewart (info), Senior Systems Engineer, Arctic Wolf
Amy McClemont, Group COO – Chief Security Office, Lloyds Banking Group
Martin Rutherford, Cybersecurity Education & Awareness Lead, HSBC
A senior representative from the Scottish Cyber Coordination Centre
Attack surface unmasked: Top attack vectors in 2025 and beyond
Ellis Fincham (info), Threat & XDR Lead, EMEA, Rapid7
David Brookes-Smith (info), Cloud Security Lead, UKI, Rapid7
Navigating insider risks in an AI-driven world
Findlay Whitelaw (info), Senior Solutions Engineer, Exabeam
Panel session: How do we attract talent in a competitive market?
Facilitated by Tarquin Folliss OBE (info), Vice Chairman, The SASIG
Florian Pouchet (info), Head of Cybersecurity and Operational Resilience UK, Wavestone
Dr Heather Anderson (info), Operations Director, Security and Resilience Research Centre, University of Strathclyde
John Madelin (info), Visiting Lecturer, University of Roehampton
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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