2024 Agenda
Policy Developments
9:10am
KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
AI & Cybersecurity, Navigating the regulatory re-set
Partner, Head of Cyber UK & Ireland, EY
9:25am
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Future EU Regulations in Action – EU AI/NIS2/DORA Directives – What Does This Mean?
With various EU directives coming online over the next 12 months, what will this mean for CISO, Organisations and IT professionals? Our panel will discuss how organisations need to be compliant and how to reduce the risk of fines or warnings for the changing regulations.
Head of Compliance and Risk, Fexco Group
Cybersecurity Consultant and Analyst, Concierge Security Engineer 2, Arctic Wolf
Future trends – treats and developments on the Horizon
10:10am
INTERNATIONAL KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
CEO and Founder, ishca health
10:25am
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Defending the nation of Ireland and the Potential Impact on Foreign Direct Investment
Do you think we as a nation are ready to defend ourselves against a large-scale cyber-attack from an external entity?
On this panel we will discuss what is currently being done to protect Irish infrastructure and businesses against the ever-increasing threat of international hackers. Is this enough and what should we be doing to strengthen our protection. The panel will also discuss Ireland’s National Cyber Security Strategy and the potential impact that not taking these treats seriously could have on foreign direct investment.
Director of Communications, Information Services & Cyber Defence, Irish Defence Forces
Independent Senator Seanad Éireann
Chief Security Officer & Country Manager, Barclays Bank Ireland
11:00am
11.00am – 11.30am:
Networking Coffee Break & Exhibition Viewing
STREAM 1: Compliance And Security
How To Reduce and Contain Risk and What to Do If the Worst Happens
11:35am
Presentation:
Harmonizing Identity Governance and Administration with CAF Principles
Explore how aligning Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) with the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) principles strengthens security, ensures compliance, and enhances organizational resilience by implementing robust identity management strategies that meet regulatory and operational standards.
Lead - Business Development, ManageEngine
11:50am
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Cyber Resilience – Best Practices and Strategies
Prioritising cyber resilience has never been more essential! Following the introduction of the European Union’s NIS2 directive, we will discuss the challenges and risks organisations will face and when implementing upcoming EU Regulations including: NIS2, DORA and the EU AI Directive. Our panel will cover what this means for you and your organisation.
Cybersecurity Director, EY Ireland
Governance Risk & Best Practice, Senior Manager, Group Information Security, CRH Group
12:30pm
SPOTLIGHT ON:
The Bare Necessities – Ransomware Survival
Assistant Professor in IT Law, School of Law, Trinity College Dublin
12:45pm
Securing the EDGE – The challenges related with security and IoT devices
Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices have increasingly been the target of malicious attacks. Even after numerous reported incidents the use of IoT devices in organisations has not slowed down. Being relatively cheap, small, and easy to deploy, IoT devices provide many useful capabilities including environment monitoring, surveillance, data streaming, and acting as direct communication between parties. So how do organisations protect themselves from being a target?
STREAM 2: The Human Factor
How to Ensure a Workforce for The Future and Empower Employees to Be the Extra Line of Defence
11:30am
Opening Remarks from The Stream Chair
Director for Ireland, WiCyS UKI Affiliate
11:35am
KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Securing the Human Firewall – Empowering Users in Cybersecurity Defense
11:50am
PANEL DISCUSSION:
The Weakest Link – Human Factor in Cybersecurity – How to Empower Users to Be Defenders
Despite advancements in technology, human error remained a weak link that attackers could exploit. This session emphasised the crucial role individuals played in safeguarding digital systems against the evolving threat landscape. Our speakers explored the different human behaviours that contributed to security breaches and discussed practical strategies that organisations could take to minimise security breaches.
Program Director for Change and Transformation, ARevolution
Co-founder, Cyber Awareness Ireland
Head of Cybersecurity, Ireland CDC, Tata Consultancy Services
12:30pm
PRESENTATION:
Beyond BYOD – Protecting Your People and Your Data in An Increasingly Blended Work Environment
Ways in which your Cyber Security can be compromised, in addition to attacks from bad actors can also include inadvertent mixing of data and workflows across corporate and personal IT
Examples of how the increasing complexity and blurred boundaries between work and home can lead to inadvertent data leakage and increased cyber risk
Drafting and presenting policies and controls in a way that brings your people – your last line of defence – with you, even if they are non technical.
Enterprise ICT Assurance Manager, Data Protection Commission (DPC)
12:45pm
SPOTLIGHT ON:
Engaging Colleagues in Cyber Security – 2 Practical Techniques You Can Use To Get Information From and Answer Your Colleagues Questions About Cyber In Your Organisation.
Founder, Impactful Project Management
1:00pm
1.00pm – 2.00pm:
Networking Lunch Break & Exhibition Viewing
2:05pm
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Cybersecurity Skills Gap – Do We Have a Skills Gap or a Retention Issue?
Can academia and cyber experts work together to provide a continuous supply of qualified cybersecurity professionals? Do Irish organisations face a skills gap or a retention issue? How organisations can encourage diversity and inclusion in their workforce?
Associate Professor, School of Computer Science, UCD
Partner Solution Architect, Global Partner Sales, Microsoft and Founder, International Women in Tech
2:20pm
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Securing Critical Sectors and Infrastructure in A Changing Threat Environment
CIOs can take the CrowdStrike outage as an opportunity to reassess their company’s preparedness against major outages. Testing out crisis scenarios and developing business continuity plans are some of the tools available to tech chiefs before the next major IT outage strikes.
Business Continuity & Cyber Security Assurance Manager, ESB Networks
Delivery Director, Cyber Transformation, HSE
2:55pm
PRESENTATION:
Smart Tech, Smarter Threats: The Future of Cyber Risk Management
In this talk, Blessing Usoro explores the cybersecurity risks that organisations, businesses, and the public face as AI technology advances. She will highlight real threats such as deepfake attacks, AI-powered phishing, and automated hacking tools. Blessing will discuss data privacy concerns, vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure, and the ethical issues of using AI in cybersecurity. Attendees will learn practical tips and best practices to protect their digital infrastructure and personal data, gaining a clear understanding of how to navigate the complex world of cybersecurity in the AI era.
Information Security Manager, Cyber for School Girls
3:10pm
PANEL DISCUSSION:
Future Trends in Cybersecurity: Anticipating Threats and Opportunities in 2025 and Beyond
Panel to discuss exploring new cybersecurity threats in 2025 this panel should cover areas such as AI-powered attacks, quantum computing vulnerabilities, supply chain risks.
Founder, Fortify Institute
Founder and CEO, Galvia AI
CEO, Orcawise
3:45pm
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
4:00pm