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 met 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, discussed how we attract new talent, the skills our sector will need in the future, and transparency in vendor selection amid a crowded market.
We ended the day by reflecting on 20 years of cybersecurity and discussing milestones, developments, and anticipated future challenges.
Presentations on the day included:
Welcome and introductions
Martin Smith MBE (info), Chairman and Founder, The SASIG
Simon Turner (info), Head of Information Security & Technology Risk, Which?
Keynote presentation: 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), Lecturer, Cranfield University
Prof Chitra Balakrishna (info), Member Board of Trustees, UK Cyber Security Council
Dr Mary Haigh (info), CISO, BAE Systems
Panel session: The role of people and talent in developing and retaining a diverse workforce
Facilitated by Fiona Bail, Detective Chief Inspector, National Cyber PATH Lead, National Cyber Resilience Centre Group
Rachel Lennox (info), Lead Talent Acquisition Manager, CultureAI
Dr Sanjana Mehta (info), Senior Director, Advocacy, ISC2
Joanne Lockwood (info), Founder Inclusive Culture Expert, SEE Change Happen
Redefining cyber recruitment: Why skills matter more than pedigree
Kieran Rowley (info), Director of Community, Immersive Labs
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
Fireside chat: Making our sector more transparent
Facilitated by Joanna Goddard (info), Partner, Business Resilience International Management (BRIM)
Jacob Duane (info), CEO and Founder, Stellastra
Vikki Bruce (info), Founder, CaskNet
Fiona Bail, Detective Chief Inspector, National Cyber PATH Lead, National Cyber Resilience Centre Group
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
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