Scotland SASIG: Preparing for an ever-changing world | SASIG
Forgotten your password?

Thursday 27 February 2025, 9.30am – 3.30pm (GMT)

In person – Edinburgh, Scotland

In association with

SASIG is 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 remains on resilience this year, a goal that hinges on thorough preparation. Our speakers will address 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 will explore 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 will discuss strategies for developing and retaining the talent necessary to strengthen security. Join us and our panel of experts as we navigate the journey towards a more resilient future.

This event has been extremely popular, but you can still register to join the waiting list! 


Presentations on the day include:

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), Associate Partner, Wavestone
Dr Heather Anderson (info), Operations Director, Security and Resilience Research Centre, University of Strathclyde
John Madelin (info), Visiting Lecturer, University of Roehampton

We look forward to welcoming you to this event.

All SASIG events operate under the Chatham House Rule and there is no charge to attend. Refreshments and lunch will be kindly provided by our hosts.

Places at this event are limited, so please register early to avoid disappointment. All applications will be reviewed, and a confirmation email with full venue details will be sent to those who are eligible four to six weeks before the event.

If you are a member of ISACA, ICA, ISC2 or The Security Institute, you can earn CPE/CPD points for attending our events live/in person. Remember to log your attendance with your provider to be credited.

Interested in attending?

Log in to register with one click and add this event to your calendar. Not yet a member? Click the link below to create an account. Applications for SASIG membership are usually reviewed within two working days.


Login / apply for SASIG membership

Non-member registration form

This website uses cookies, by continuing to use the site you agree to using cookies. Continue