Thursday 30 May 2024, 9.30am – 5pm (BST)
In person – Camden, London
In association with
Over the past twenty years, the SASIG community has discussed and debated how to make ourselves and our organisations more resilient. But the world of cyber never stays still. Innovation is constant, and opportunities abound for those at every stage of their career.
For our 20th anniversary, we’ll meet to examine how skill-based recruitment and initiatives for women in cybersecurity, among other programmes, are helping close the persistent skills gap hindering national objectives including that gap. Our esteemed speakers, all experts in various aspects of cybersecurity and recruitment, will discuss how we attract new talent, the skills our sector will need in the future, and transparency in vendor selection amid a crowded market.
We will end the day by reflecting on 20 years of cybersecurity and discussing milestones, developments, and anticipated future challenges.
Presentations on the day include:
Welcome and introductions
Martin Smith MBE (info), Chairman and Founder, The SASIG
Anabelle Hoult (info), CEO, Which?
Opening keynote: Transparency for consumers
Helen Fairfax-Wall (info), Head of Digital and Fraud Policy, Which?
Panel session: Skills – Are we still failing?
Facilitated by Rob Black (info), Director, UK Cyber 9/12 Strategy Challenge
Prof Chitra Balakrishna (info), Member Board of Trustees, UK Cyber Security Council
Mary Haigh (info), CISO, BAE Systems
A senior representative from Wavestone
Redefining cyber recruitment: Why skills matter more than pedigree
Kieran Rowley (info), Director of Community, Immersive Labs
A presentation by SASIG Supporters, CultureAI
A senior representative from CultureAI
CyberWomen Groups: Empowering tomorrow’s leaders in cyber-based roles
Sophie Powell (info), Co-Founder & Director, CyberWomen Groups
Jenny McCullagh (info), Co-Founder & Director, CyberWomen Groups
Emerging technology – What are the skills we will require?
A senior representative from the NCSC
Panel session: Making our sector more transparent
Facilitated by Joanna Goddard (info), Chief Growth Officer, National Cyber Resilience Centre Group
Jacob Duane (info), CEO and Founder, Stellastra
Gill Thomas (info), Director of Engagement, Global Cyber Alliance
Ella Cole, Acting Head of Cyber Skills Policy, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Reflecting on 20 years: A cyber journey with SASIG
Martin Smith MBE (info), Chairman and Founder, The SASIG
Tarquin Folliss OBE (info), Vice Chairman, The SASIG
We look forward to welcoming you to this event.
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