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CIISec LIVE comes to Bristol for 2024
CIISec LIVE – the acclaimed “must-attend” cybersecurity conference.

The Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) is pleased to announce our flagship event CIISec LIVE will be held at the Delta Marriott in Bristol on the 26th November 2024.

The theme for this year is Cyber Mastery: Basics to Brilliance and delegates attending can expect to embark on a journey of how to stay ahead of the curve in this ever-evolving cyber landscape.

Join us on 26th November for a day filled with cutting-edge insights, interactive delegate-driven discussions and valuable networking opportunities with our high-calibre audience of industry professionals.

As always, our vision for the event is to bring all elements of the community together with a focus on networking, knowledge sharing and showcasing the incredible talent that our industry has to offer.

All attendees will be asked to agree to the event terms and conditions.
Just another conference?...

Certainly, not! If you’re a member of CIISec this is your conference, your home. If you’re not yet a member, come and see how membership could impact your career.

CIISec is committed to raising the standard of professionalism in cyber and information security. CIISec LIVE gives us the opportunity to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the dynamic world of cybersecurity.

CIISec is the natural home for the cyber professional, and with our members we are uniquely placed to bring together an agenda that promises to inspire, educate, and illuminate.

Speakers
The conference programme and speaker line-up is shown below. The theme for the 2024 conference is "Cyber Mastery: Basics to Brilliance" 
Keynote Speaker

The Health of Cyber -
cyber risk, approach and experience in the NHS



Mike Fell OBE

Director, National Cyber Security Operations, NHS England
Mike has spent 15 years in range of security roles for the UK Government. He has accountability for the security of NHS England’s systems and the cyber resilience of the wider Health & Social Care System.

Prior to this Mike spent six years as the Head of Cyber Security Operations and latterly as Deputy Chief Security Officer for HMRC. Other roles have included work with the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in Afghanistan, MOD, and in helping to secure the 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games. He is proud to be a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Information Security.

Mike is passionate about helping people protect themselves from cyber threats, regularly talking about the topic including on national TV and Radio
Panel Debate
Why is good cyber hygiene so difficult to achieve?
Good cyber hygiene is often about making the small differences and having the right cyber essentials can reduce issues significantly.  Join us for a panel discussion as our experts ask why is cyber hygiene so difficult to achieve?

Simon Rycroft
CEO, cyber risk management group
Sarah Janes
CEO, Layer8 ltd
Peter Loomes
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER, ISAME
Panel Debate:
Managing the security supply chain
For many cyber and information security professionals the ability to identify and manage security risk within the supply chain has become a core component of the job description.  This panel will discuss how to go about building resilience into a supply chain.

Lesley Kipling
CHIEF SECURITY ADVISOR, MICROSOFT
Mike Fell OBE
DIRECTOR OF CYBER,
NHS DIGITAL
Haydn Brooks
CEO,
risk ledger
Stephen Bonner
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ICO
Panel Debate
Hacked and Scammed - the psychological impact
What are the mental and emotional consequences of opening a malicious link? What do employers need to do to ensure positive behavioural change  to ensure maximum security for the organisation and maximum welfare for employees.

Tom Everard
GROUP CEO,
SOCIAL IMPACT ACADEMY
Sarah Janes
CEO, Layer8 ltd
Lucy Finlay
Client delivery director, secure behaviour & analytics
Panel Debate:
Is it really possible to insure against cyber?
How should organisations go about buying cyber insurance? What is unique about cyber risks versus other insurable perils and what are insurers' looking for from clients in terms of understanding and pricing risk?  

Indy Dhami
PARTNER, KPMG
Michael Colao
CYBER UNDERWRITING,
AXA XL
TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC
Fireside Chat
Sandip Patel KC FCIArb has been at the forefront of high profile cases involving cybercrime and cyber security.
He was prosecuting King’s Counsel in ‘DarkMarket’, ‘the Facebook Hacker’, prosecution of members of ‘Anonymous’ for the hacking of PayPal, Visa, Sony, FBI, CIA, UK NCA, MoD etc, and ‘the boy who almost broke the Internet’. Amanda Finch talks to Sandip about some of his cases and his career to-date.

Amanda Finch
CEO, CIISec
Sandip Patel KC
CISO Panel:
What qualities make an effective CISO?
Luke Beeson
CISO, CAPITA
Karl McCarthy
CISO, Computacenter
Chris Meehan
Former ciso, booking.com
Fireside Chat
What does leadership in the cyber space entail?

Sally Walker
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT
Annabel Berry
CO-FOUNDER, LEADING CYBER
Workshop:
Professional accountability for industrial cyber
 

Paul Thorlby
TECHNOLOGY CHIEF, QINETIQ
Peter Davies
DIRECTOR, CYBER DEFENCE SERVICE
Emyr Thomas
DIRECTOR, ENOVITY LTD
Matilda Rhode
AI CYBER SECURITY LEAD
Workshop:
How to develop your cyber team
 

Annabel Berry
CO-FOUNDER, LEADING CYBER
Chloe Hodson
CYBER SECURITY CONSULTANT, ATKINSRÉALIS
Ian Evans
TECHNICAL ASSURANCE LEAD, METHODS
Steve Furnell
Professor of CYBER SECURITY, UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Workshop:
Ransomware - too pay or not too pay
 

Jon Davies
CYBER DEFENCE,
NEWS CORP 
Christian Toon
HEAD OF CYBER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, PINSENT MASONS 
Sandip Patel KC
TBC
Workshop:
Demystifying certifications and professional development
 

Kevin Streater
COO, CIISec
Charles White
DIRECTOR, THE CYBER SCHEME
Angelos Gambitsis
POLICY ADVISOR, DSIT
TBC
Sparking Knowledge and Innovation in Cyber and Information Security
Click below to register to attend CIISec LIVE 2024
What to expect at CIISec LIVE '24
MSN and TechRadar Pro spotlighted CIISec Live 2023 as a 'must-attend' cybersecurity conference in their 'top tech conferences guide for 2023'. We’ll build on that success, and attendee feedback, to make this year’s event even more productive.

Mainstream speakers - gain valuable insights from industry thought leaders, cybersecurity experts, and visionaries who are shaping the future.

Multiple streams - delegate-driven streams will focus on the things you most want to, whether that is latest trends, or sharing where things have gone wrong. Member-only sessions will offer a safe space to work through your challenges.

Industry innovation - hear from those making waves, and starting out. Take away ideas to implement, and contacts to follow up with. Be inspired.

Career development opportunities – CIISec exists to help you develop your career in the cyber and information security industry. We’ll take you through the opportunities we provide to help you upskill, no matter where you are in your career.

Networking opportunities - smaller breakout sessions give you a unique insight into the experiences, priorities and challenges of other CIISec members and professionals.

Exhibition hall - explore the latest technologies and solutions showcased by leading cybersecurity companies. Discover cutting-edge tools and resources to fortify your organisation against cyber threats.

Location
Delta Hotels Marriott, Bristol

2 Lower Castle Street,
Old Market, Bristol BS1 3AD

Date & Time
26th November, 2024



Who attends CIISec LIVE?
CIISec LIVE attracts delegates from over 50,000 security professionals across industry, Government and academia from C-Suites, key decision-makers, security practitioners and influencers including:
Owners, Founders, Chairpersons, CEOs, Directors
CISOs and CTOs
CDOs, CIOs, CPOs, CXOs, VPs, and SVPs
Information Security Consultants
Heads of Security, Digital Security, and Data Privacy
IT and Cyber Security Directors
Business Directors and Partners
Digital Forensics and Law Enforcement
Why attend?
CIISec LIVE is here to showcase the best of the best that the industry has to offer. We'll have global speakers, industry influencers and viewpoints from across industry, academia, government, and law enforcement coming together for one day to knowledge share and drive innovation.

100% of attendees said that they would recommend the event to a colleague.

“Enjoyed the event, very well run and kept to schedule. All presentations were relevant and informative”

“Great event, glad we went to Scotland. Here's to Wales, NI and other UK cities (Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol) too.”

“Fantastic speakers, lovely venue. Very much enjoyed the event and look forward to the next one”


Sponsors
The success of CIISec LIVE relies on the support of our sponsors. In return, sponsoring CIISec LIVE enables you to showcase your organisation to key personnel and decision makers in the cyber and information security industry.

Our package for exhibitors is not just about presence at the event, it is about an ongoing relationship with the wider CIISec community. We will create visibility for your brand both during and after the event.

If you are interested in finding out more about sponsoring, please email [email protected] or download our sponsorship brochure
Current Sponsors and Partners
CIISec LIVE Location
Delta Hotels Bristol City Centre, located in the heart of the city centre is the ideal place for business. The location provides easy transport links to the train station, coach station and Bristol Airport. For those traveling by car, the adjacent car park provides direct access to the hotel. Convenient location with motorway access, car park, and Bristol Temple Meads Station nearby.
Want to get involved?
If you'd like to sponsor or register your interest in speaking at CIISec LIVE 2024, please fill out the details to get in touch.
Don't miss out.
Join us live in Bristol on 26th November 2024.
About Us
The Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) is the natural home for the cyber professional community at every stage of their career and is committed to raising the standard of professionalism in cyber and information security.

This is achieved through having programmes that support development, recognition and success.
Development - CIISec is the place to go for cyber professional development and ethical practice.
Recognition - CIISec provides an authoritative voice for the cyber industry and recognition of excellence in practice.
Success - CIISec helps you and your business succeed securely in the digital world.

CIISec works to attract talent to the cyber and information security profession and provide a universally accepted focal point. It is an independent not-for-profit body representing over 35,000 individuals in the cyber and information security industry. Governed by its members, it ensures standards of professionalism for training, qualifications, operating practices and individuals.

Our Corporate Members come from a wide range of industry, government, law enforcement and solution providers/vendors. We believe Corporate Membership benefits all types and size of organisations regardless of your business focus. CIISec helps businesses and their staff to develop capability and competency as well as raise their profile within the community.

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