CyberScotland Summit

31 October 2023

Fostering Collaboration, Diversity and Cyber Resilience

 

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

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

Dr Emma Philpott MBE

Chief Executive Officer IASME Read Biography >
Clare El Azebbi

Clare El Azebbi

Head of the Cyber Resilience Unit Scottish Government Read Biography >
Jude McCorry

Jude McCorry

Chief Executive Officer Cyber and Fraud Centre Read Biography >
Karen Meechan

Karen Meechan

Chief Executive Officer ScotlandIS Read Biography >
Freha Arshad

Freha Arshad

Managing Director, Health & Public Services Security Team Accenture Read Biography >
Chris Ulliott

Chris Ulliott

Chief Information Security Officer NatWest Read Biography >
Kirsten Urquhart BEM

Kirsten Urquhart BEM

Chief Executive Young Scot Read Biography >
Don Smith

Don Smith

Vice President – Threat Research Secureworks CTU Read Biography >
Emma Whitelock

Emma Whitelock

Chief Executive Officer Lead Scotland Read Biography >
Kirstie Steele

Kirstie Steele

Project Manager Digital Skills Education Read Biography >
John Callagy

John Callagy

Head of Strategy Cyber and Fraud Centre Read Biography >
Steph Wright

Steph Wright

Head of Scottish AI Alliance Scottish AI Alliance Read Biography >
Cheryl Torano

Cheryl Torano

Business Development Manager Abertay cyberQuarter Read Biography >
DCC Jane Connors LVO, QPM

DCC Jane Connors LVO, QPM

Deputy Chief Constable Police Scotland Read Biography >
Cade Wells

Cade Wells

Business Development Director CENSIS Read Biography >
Steven Faull

Steven Faull

Technology Director Allied Vehicles Read Biography >
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Agenda

 

09:00 – 10:00

Registration

Session 1

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

Jude McCorry

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

Clare El Azebbi

Head of the Cyber Resilience Unit Scottish Government Read Biography >
10:10 – 10:25

Resilience in the Face of Cyber Threats: Lessons from Surviving a Cyber Attack

Keynote – Eddie Hawthorne, Arnold Clark

10:25 – 10:50

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, John Callagy, Cyber Fraud Centre – Scotland, Cheryl Torano, Abertay University and Beverly Bowles ScotlandIS

Emma Whitelock

Emma Whitelock

Chief Executive Officer Lead Scotland Read Biography >
Cade Wells

Cade Wells

Business Development Director CENSIS Read Biography >
John Callagy

John Callagy

Head of Strategy Cyber and Fraud Centre Read Biography >
Cheryl Torano

Cheryl Torano

Business Development Manager Abertay cyberQuarter Read Biography >
10:50 – 11:10

Unleashing the Power of Data Science and AI in Cyber Security

Keynote

11:10 – 11:30

Harnessing the Potential of Data Science and AI

Panel Session with Steph Wright, Scottish AI Alliance, Conrad Trickett, Police Scotland and Steven Faull, Allied Vehicles

Steph Wright

Steph Wright

Head of Scottish AI Alliance Scottish AI Alliance Read Biography >
Steven Faull

Steven Faull

Technology Director Allied Vehicles Read Biography >
11:30 – 12:00

A Police Scotland Perspective on Cyber Security

Keynote – DCC Jane Connors, Police Scotland

DCC Jane Connors LVO, QPM

DCC Jane Connors LVO, QPM

Deputy Chief Constable Police Scotland Read Biography >
12:00 – 13:00

Lunch

Session 2

Hosted by Karen Meechan, CEO, ScotlandIS

Karen Meechan

Karen Meechan

Chief Executive Officer ScotlandIS Read Biography >
13:00 – 13:20

Keynote Session TBC

13:20 – 13:40

Breaking Barriers: The Power of Diversity in Cyber Security

Keynote – Dr. Emma Philpott MBE, CEO, IASME

Dr Emma Philpott MBE

Dr Emma Philpott MBE

Chief Executive Officer IASME Read Biography >
13:40 – 14:00

Bridging the Gap: Increasing Diversity in the Cyber Security Field

Panel Session with Freha Arshad, Accenture, Chris Woodcock, Empowering You, and Kirstie Steele Digital Skills Education

Freha Arshad

Freha Arshad

Managing Director, Health & Public Services Security Team Accenture Read Biography >
Kirstie Steele

Kirstie Steele

Project Manager Digital Skills Education Read Biography >
14:00 – 14:20

Update from the National Cyber Security Centre

Keynote – Eleanor Fairfield, NCSC

14:20 – 14:40

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, and FBI

Don Smith

Don Smith

Vice President – Threat Research Secureworks CTU Read Biography >
Chris Ulliott

Chris Ulliott

Chief Information Security Officer NatWest Read Biography >
14:40 – 15:00

Inspiring the Cyber Workforce of the Future

Panel Session with Kirsten Urquhart, Young Scot, CyberFirst Girls Competition Winners (Stirling High School), and Ethical Hackers (Abertay University)

Kirsten Urquhart BEM

Kirsten Urquhart BEM

Chief Executive Young Scot Read Biography >
15:15 – 15:30

Ministerial Address

Angela Constance MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs

15:30 – 15:35

Closing Comments

Closing comments from Jude McCorry, CEO, Cyber Fraud Centre – Scotland

Jude McCorry

Jude McCorry

Chief Executive Officer Cyber and Fraud Centre Read Biography >

CyberScotland Partners

Meet the partners

CENSIS
College Development Network
Cyber and Fraud Centre – Scotland
Education Scotland
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
IASME
National Cyber Security Centre
Police Scotland
ScotlandIS
Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
Scottish Enterprise
Scottish Government
Scottish Social Services Council
Skills Development Scotland
UK Cyber Security Council
Young Scot
YouthLink Scotland
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