CyberScotland Summit 2023

This free event will offer an opportunity to network, engage and listen to industry leading professionals from the cyber field.

The CyberScotland Summit unites professionals and organisations committed to advancing cyber resilience in Scotland. By focusing on incident response planning, response, and recovery, as well as emphasising collaboration, diversity, and inclusivity, this event aims to create a cyber-resilient Scotland where organisations are prepared to face cyber threats. Join us to explore innovative strategies, share experiences, and foster collaborations that will strengthen Scotland’s cyber security landscape.

We will have a full agenda of speakers; a mixture of keynotes, panels and fireside chats, discussing the past, present and future of cyber security, from both a local, national and international perspective.

The CyberScotland partners will be hosted in an exhibition area – a fantastic chance to speak to each of them and learn how they are engaging with people from their particular sector and area of work, and also what services they are currently offering that may be of interest to you.

Summit information

When:

31 October 2023

Where:

Royal Bank of Scotland Conference Centre Gogarburn

Time:

9am

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Key Focus Areas

1. Engaging Scottish Organisations in Cyber Resilience:

Explore strategies to increase awareness and engagement of Scottish organisations in cyber security.

Showcase successful initiatives and campaigns aimed at enhancing cyber resilience across sectors.
Address the importance of cross-sector collaboration and information sharing to strengthen Scotland’s cyber defences.

2. Collaborations for Resilient Cyber Security:

Promoting collaboration between public and private sectors to strengthen cyber security measures.

Exploring partnership opportunities for information sharing and collective defence.
Highlighting the role of collaborative initiatives in enhancing cyber security resilience at a national level.

3. Incident Response Planning and Preparedness:

Highlight the significance of incident response planning as a fundamental practice for all organisations.

Discuss best practices and frameworks for developing comprehensive incident response plans.

4. Nurturing the Next Generation of Diverse Cyber Security Professionals:

Highlight educational programs, initiatives, and mentorship opportunities that promote diversity in cyber security.
Discuss strategies to engage and inspire under represented groups to pursue careers in cyber security.

Address the importance of early education and awareness to cultivate a diverse talent pipeline.

5. Emerging Trends in Cyber Security:

Staying up to date with the latest advancements and emerging technologies in cyber security.
Discussing the implications of new cyber threats and exploring proactive defence strategies.

Examining the role of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation in cyber security.

Speakers

Dr Emma Philpott MBE

Chief Executive Officer IASME Read Biography >

Clare El Azebbi

Head of the Cyber Resilience Unit Scottish Government Read Biography >

Jude McCorry

Chief Executive Officer Cyber and Fraud Centre Read Biography >

Karen Meechan

Chief Executive Officer ScotlandIS Read Biography >

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Agenda

09:00 – 10:00

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Session 1

Hosted by Jude McCorry, CEO, Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland

Jude McCorry

Chief Executive Officer Cyber and Fraud Centre Read Biography >

10:00 – 10:10

Welcome to CyberScotland Summit

Clare El Azebbi, Chair of the CyberScotland Partnership and Head of Cyber Resilience Policy, Scottish Government

Clare El Azebbi

Head of the Cyber Resilience Unit Scottish Government Read Biography >

10:10 – 10:30

Keynote

10:30 – 11:00

Unlocking the Cyber Ecosystem: Opportunities and Engagement Strategies for a Secure Digital Future

Panel Session with Emma Whitelock, Lead Scotland, Keith McDevitt, Scottish Government, Cade Wells CENSIS, Cheryl Torano, Abertay University and Beverly Bowles ScotlandIS

Emma Whitelock

Chief Executive Officer Lead Scotland Read Biography >

Keith McDevitt

Cyber Security Integrator Scottish Government Read Biography >

Cade Wells

Business Development Director CENSIS Read Biography >

Cheryl Torano

Business Development Manager Abertay cyberQuarter Read Biography >

Bev Bowles

Head of Cyber ScotlandIS Read Biography >

11:00 – 11:20

AI in Cyber Security

Keynote – Callum Sinclair, Burness Paull LLP

Callum Sinclair

Head of Technology and Commercial Burness Paull Read Biography >

11:20 – 11:50

Harnessing the Potential of Data Science and AI

Panel Session with Steph Wright, Scottish AI Alliance, Chief Superintendent Conrad Trickett, Police Scotland, Steven Faull, Allied Vehicles and Callum Sinclair, Burness Paull LLP

Steph Wright

Head of Scottish AI Alliance Scottish AI Alliance Read Biography >

Chief Superintendent Conrad Trickett

Chief Superintendent Police Scotland Read Biography >

Steven Faull

Technology Director Allied Vehicles Read Biography >

Callum Sinclair

Head of Technology and Commercial Burness Paull Read Biography >

11:50 – 12:10

A Police Scotland Perspective on Cyber Security

Keynote – ACC Andy Freeburn, Police Scotland

ACC Andy Freeburn

Assistant Chief Constable Police Scotland Read Biography >

12:10 – 13:10

Lunch

Session 2

Hosted by Karen Meechan, CEO, ScotlandIS

Karen Meechan

Chief Executive Officer ScotlandIS Read Biography >

13:10 – 13:30

A Completely Incomplete Leader

Keynote – Kelly Paterson, HM Revenue and Customs

Kelly Paterson

Chief Security Officer, and Director of HMRC Security HM Revenue and Customs Read Biography >

13:30 – 13:50

Breaking Barriers: The Power of Diversity in Cyber Security

Keynote – Dr. Emma Philpott MBE, CEO, IASME

Dr Emma Philpott MBE

Chief Executive Officer IASME Read Biography >

13:50 – 14:10

Bridging the Gap: Increasing Diversity in the Cyber Security Field

Panel Session with Rebecca Blair, Accenture, Chris Woodcock, Empowering You, Kirstie Steele Digital Skills Education and Emma MacKenzie, abrdn

Rebecca Blair

Cyber Security Manager, Resources Security Team Accenture Read Biography >

Chris Woodcock

Director Empowering You Read Biography >

Kirstie Steele

Project Manager Digital Skills Education Read Biography >

Emma MacKenzie

Information Security Governance Analyst abrdn Read Biography >

14:10 – 14:30

Update from the National Cyber Security Centre

Keynote – Eleanor Fairford, Deputy Director Incident Management, NCSC

14:30 – 14:50

Threat Intelligence Sharing: Strengthening Collective Cyber Security

Panel Session with Don Smith, Secureworks, Mike Smith, Cyber and Fraud Centre, Norman Stevenson Police Scotland, Chris Ulliott, RBS/Natwest, Eleanor Fairford, NCSC, and FBI

Don Smith

Vice President – Threat Research Secureworks CTU Read Biography >

Mike Smith

Incident Response and Threat Intelligence Manager Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland Read Biography >

DI Norman Stevenson

Cybercrime Senior Investigating Officer Police Scotland Read Biography >

Chris Ulliott

Chief Information Security Officer NatWest Read Biography >

Wanda Mizell

Intel Assistant Legal Attaché (ALAT) FBI Read Biography >

14:50 – 15:15

Inspiring the Cyber Workforce of the Future

Panel Session with Kirsten Urquhart, Young Scot, CyberFirst Girls Competition Winners (Stirling High School), Sarah Gardiner, Ethical Hacker from Abertay University, and Jake Mills, Cyber and Fraud Centre