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2023 Agenda
9:10am
GOVERNMENT ADDRESS
Update on Ireland’s cyber security status
Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform and at the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications
9:25am
INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE ADDRESS
The Sisterhood of Firewalkers: Women in Cybersecurity (WiCys)
Chief Information Security Officer and Senior Vice President , Optum USA
9:45am
PANEL DISCUSSION
Strengthening EU-wide resilience
- aligning with the requirements of new EU legislation
- an overview of the ever-changing geopolitical landscape and its impact on cyber security
- the emergence of non-state actors: how to adapt the cyber security framework to successfully protect ourselves
- why international collaboration is the key to combat global threats to our security
- protecting our critical national infrastructures
- making businesses, governments and society more resilient
Metodi Hadјi Janev, Associate Professor of Law, Military Academy North Macedonia
Director, National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
10:15am
PRESENTATION
The importance of OT security to modern businesses
Senior Manager, Cyber Security, BT
10:30am
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Cyber risk – what every board needs to know
Asserting the imperative of strategic leadership, Dwyer presents a clear, actionable blueprint for navigating the complex terrain of cyber risk management. Underlining the recent European Union legislation, the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) illuminates the integral role of management boards in spearheading ICT security strategies. DORA cements the fact that business leaders aren’t just spectators but are now fully responsible and accountable for mitigating cyber risks within their organisations.
President, International Cyber Threat Task Force (ICTTF)
10:45am
PRESENTATION
AI-driven cyber security: a double edged sword
Head of Cyber Ireland (UKI)
11:00am
Networking Coffee Break & Exhibition Viewing
STREAM 1: IT security
Strengthening the systems that store and transmit your digital information
11:40am
INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE
What is the priority #1 in strengthening our systems?
Cyber Security Specialist, Czechia
11:50am
PANEL DISCUSSION
Emerging technologies and new concerns: what does the future hold for IT security and data protection?
The world of IT and cyber security is constantly evolving, and staying ahead of the curve is essential for protecting your networks and sensitive information, and preventing cyberattacks. With new technologies emerging all the time, it can be challenging to keep up with the latest trends and developments. From Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), Behavioural Biometrics, Zero Trust Architecture, Blockchain, Quantum Computing, Cloud Security and IoT Security,this panel will discuss some of the newest security technologies and how they can help strengthen your IT systems to keep your data safe.
Chair of Cyber Security, Munster Technological University (MTU)
Head of Cloud Competence Centre, National College of Ireland (invited)
Enterprise ICT Assurance Manager, Data Protection Commission (DPC)
Senior Software Engineer, Fidelity Investments
12:40pm
SPOTLIGHT ON...
Ireland’s Blockchain Opportunity
Chief Executive Officer, Defactor Labs
STREAM 2: Cyber security in practice
Protecting your electronic information from attack
11:30am
Opening Remarks from The Stream Chair
President, Women in Technology and Science (WITS)
11:35am
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Cybersecurity as an enabler for economic growth
The National Cyber Security Centre is leading on addressing the cyber skills gap through facilitating increased access to courses, increasing awareness of careers in cybersecurity and in undertaking market analysis to better understand supply and demand. The Centre is also leading on the development of a national strategy to foster state of the art research, innovation and industrial development with cybersecurity. Within this context, this keynote address will also cover the new National Cybersecurity Coordination and Development Centre project, encompassing a €2 million programme of supports for industry and societal stakeholders to strengthen resilience and facilitate innovation.
Head of Capacity Building, National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC)
11:50am
PANEL DISCUSSION
How to build cyber resilience against chronic threats and respond to cyber breaches
- Protecting your organisation against phishing, ransomware and malware attacks
- Making it difficult for attackers to reach your users
- Responding to incidents quickly and effectively
- Why the protection of legacy systems shouldn’t be ignored
- Responding to current global IT and OT threats
Head of Data and Analytics, Primark
Director ICT, Governance & Corporate Services, Irish Prison Service
Lecturer in Cybersecurity, Munster Technological University (MTU)
Detective Chief Superintendent, Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau
12:30pm
SPOTLIGHT SESSION
One Step Beyond – pro-actively managing systemic risk in your supply chain
The proliferation of supply chain attacks has led to greater levels of organisational disruption and personal compromise as criminals continue to exploit vulnerabilities in supply chain services. This session will shine a light on:
- overview of the current supply chain threat landscape
- how emerging, broader risk dimensions have gained momentum
- strategies to accurately assess, prioritise and mitigate supply chain risks
Vice President, Cyber Security & Resilience, Mastercard Europe
12:45pm
PRESENTATION
Staying ahead of emerging threats
STREAM 3: Cyber security policy and regulation
Managing your risk through governance and compliance
11:30am
Opening Remarks from The Stream Chair
Director for Ireland, WiCyS UKI Affiliate
11:40am
PANEL DISCUSSION
Implementing DORA – achieving enhanced digital operational resilience in European financial services
Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is the first piece of legislation at the European level addressing the topic of digital operational resilience for financial services. It is hailed as a “game changer” that will push Financial Services firms to fully understand how their ICT, operational resilience, cyber and TPRM practices affect the resilience of their most critical functions as well as develop entirely new operational resilience capabilities.
What does DORA mean for firms and how should financial forms engage with the Act?
Chief Information Officer, Irish Life
Director of Financial Regulation, Policy & Risk, Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) (invited)
Head of Cyber Resilience and Strategic Regulatory Relations, AIB
12:20pm
PANEL DISCUSSION
Preparing your journey towards compliance for NIS2
The Network and Information Security Directive Revision 2 brings into scope more sectors and focuses on providing guidelines to ensure uniform transposition across EU member states.
- What’s new in NIS2?
- How can you prepare your organisation for NIS2?
Head of Compliance, National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC)
Founder, Fortify Institute
Chief Information Security Officer, Canada Life Group Services
1:00pm
Networking Lunch Break & Exhibition Viewing
2:20pm
IN CONVERSATION WITH...
How Ireland could ‘take the lead’ in ethical AI
Partner, Cybersecurity Services, IBM Consulting
Professor of Finance, DCU Business School
2:40pm
PANEL DISCUSSION
Creating a cyber workforce fit for the future
- the gender gap in cybersecurity space
- fostering a pipeline of IT and cyber security talent
- who owns security? The challenge of creating a culture of security throughout the organisation
- strategies for addressing the skills gap, including education initiatives and non-traditional routes into the cyber security profession
- the role of hands-on employee training and awareness in developing a strong cyber security culture
- CIO and CISO collaboration for a strong security posture and regulatory adherence.
President, Women in Technology and Science (WITS)
Director for Ireland, WiCyS UKI Affiliate
Director, Security Engineering, Salesforce
Head of Cybersecurity, Ireland CDC, Tata Consultancy Services
3:30pm