Thursday 14 March 2024, 9.30am – 3pm (GMT)
In person – Birmingham
In association with

We were delighted to return to Birmingham, once again hosted by and in association with BT Group. Throughout this event, we addressed key themes in cybersecurity, emphasising the criticality of secure payment systems and safeguarding website security to establish trust, protect sensitive data and ultimately allow society to function. We explored ongoing and emerging cyber threats, focusing on how businesses can counter fraud and cybercrime. Additionally, we delved into the broader themes of secure payment systems and their critical importance in the supply chain, the impact of their disruption on businesses and wider society and the collaborative strategies we can develop to minimise risk.
Our panels discussed the intricate landscape of organised crime, fraud, and cyber threats, and their influence on cybersecurity. This encompassed adaptive criminal strategies by which organised crime gangs look to exploit emerging technology to stay ahead of defenders, and what cutting-edge fraud prevention tactics are out there, as well as tried and tested procedures, which can make us more resilient.
Technology continues to evolve and is adopted at an increasing pace with implications for cybersecurity defences. How organisations respond remains critical.
This event could only be attended in person – there was no live stream and no recording is available.
Presentations on the day include:
Welcome and introductions
Vic Djondo (info), Senior Manager, Engagement & Transformation, BT Group
Mike Hughes (info), Immediate Past President, ISACA Central UK Chapter
Opening keynote: The protection of data
Lee Stephens, Principal – Security Advisory Services, BT Group
PCI DSS and quality third-party supplier relationships
Peter O’Sullivan (info), Principal Security Consultant, Blackfoot UK
Panel session: Secure payment systems and supply chain
Facilitated by Vic Djondo (info), Senior Manager, Engagement & Transformation, BT Group
Katherine Kearns (info), Head of Proactive Cyber Services, S-RM
Edward Cartwright (info), Professor of Economics, De Montfort University
Peter O’Sullivan (info), Principal Security Consultant, Blackfoot UK
Pete Penn, Principal Security Consultant, BT Group
The West Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre
Superintendent Vanessa Eyles (info), Managing Director, West Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre
Panel session: Organised crime, fraud and cyber
Facilitated by Superintendent Vanessa Eyles (info), Managing Director, West Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre
Chris Ormond (info), UK IR Practice Head, S-RM
Ian Hickling, National Co-ordinator PCA, NPCC
Jonathan Green, National Intelligence Supervisor, Police CyberAlarm
Raj Kapoor (info), Technical Customer Care Engineer, ESET