We're embarking on a journey, one that is unique in the cyber event calendar; to unite the cybersecurity and business communities like never before based on our values, that in simple terms are COMMUNITY & CONTENT.

 

UK Cyber Week fosters collaboration to ensure businesses are pulling in the same direction, by bringing world-class experts together, allowing them to share their invaluable knowledge, tools, and skills.

 

Our ultimate aim is to empower individuals and organisations with the latest insights and cutting-edge strategies.

 

Together, we'll fortify our teams, companies, supply chains, and infrastructure against the ever-growing threat of cyber attacks.

 

SANS Cybersecurity Leadership Summit 2025

Summit Co-Chairs: Frank Kim & Jerich Beason

"Summits are a great way to meet and talk to the trail blazers; the individuals who each in their own way help shine a light for the rest of the community." - Michael Decker

In a rapidly evolving threat landscape, leaders can’t just keep up—they must set the standard. The SANS Cybersecurity Leadership Summit is for industry leading CISOs, directors and managers looking to empower themselves with the knowledge and tools to not just participate, but to set the pace in cybersecurity leadership. 

This Summit provides invaluable insights from industry trailblazers who will share their strategies, lessons learned, and best advice. 

 

Top 5 Reasons to attend:

1) Learn how to turn obstacles into opportunities from leaders who’ve paved the way.  

2) In-depth talks on analyzing risk, assessing threats, and building and leading teams 

3) Networking with experts and peers tackling the same hard-to-solve problems 

4) New tools and approaches that you can immediately leverage in your work 

5) Earn CPE credits for attending live (1 per hour of content) 

 

The technology sector is thriving, and with it comes an ever-growing demand for fresh talent. But despite its rapid expansion, women—particularly female veterans and military spouses—remain significantly underrepresented. That’s why TechVets is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking initiative in partnership with Google: Women into Tech.

This exclusive event is designed to empower, support, and guide female veterans, service leavers, and forces family members into the world of technology. Whether you’re looking to pivot into tech, advance your career, or explore new opportunities, this event is tailored to help you take that next step with confidence.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2025
⏰ Time: 13:30 – 18:00
📍 Location: Google HQ, 6 Pancras Sq, London N1C 4AG

What’s in Store for You?

🔹 Inspirational Talks: Hear from female tech leaders who have forged successful careers in the industry. Learn from their experiences, challenges, and triumphs as they share invaluable insights.

🔹 Career Pathways & Job Opportunities: Explore the vast career paths within tech and understand where your skills fit. Discover the best ways to leverage your military experience in the civilian tech sector.

🔹 Practical Guidance for Transitioning into Tech: Receive hands-on advice on upskilling, job applications, CV-building, and interview preparation tailored to veterans and military families.

🔹 Exclusive Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded women, industry experts, recruiters, and hiring managers from leading tech companies. Build relationships that could open doors to your future career.

Why Attend?

🔸 Tech needs you! Your military background has equipped you with problem-solving, leadership, and adaptability—skills that are highly sought after in the tech industry.

🔸 Supportive Community: Join a network of women who share your experience and ambitions. Together, we can drive change and close the gender gap in tech.

🔸 Unlock Opportunities: This event is more than just a learning experience—it’s a launchpad for your future career in tech. Take advantage of mentorship, job openings, and professional guidance tailored to you.

Secure Your Place Now!

This event is expected to reach capacity quickly, so don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to jumpstart your tech career.

💻 Register now: https://forcesemployment.co.uk/p/4EJL-10G1/women-into-tech?pfredir=1

Let’s break barriers, bridge the gender gap, and bring more female veterans and military spouses into the thriving world of tech!

Preparing for Tomorrow's Cybersecurity Threats

 

Summit Chair: Rob Lee and Chris Cochran

For 25 years, the cybersecurity community has struggled with reacting to today's attacks while remaining underprepared for future threats. Despite our efforts against nation-state actors and crime syndicates, we remain one step behind. 

"The idea was to bring together a group of remarkable people to see if they could become something more. To see if they could work together to take on challenges headed our way. To begin to fight the battles of tomorrow - today." Rob Lee

SANS has invited leading cybersecurity minds to address: What emerging threats concern you most for the next 2-3 years? 

While prediction seems speculative, career experts have unique insights. Technologies like AI, ICS/OT systems, and Quantum Computing could create unprecedented risks requiring immediate attention. 

Unlike traditional events, we've invited recognized experts to share predictions that will help develop proactive approaches. The summit features expert presentations on specialty areas, followed by interactive discussions where all participants will explore research, capabilities, frameworks, education, and regulation needed to address emerging concerns. 

 

Three Key Focus Areas for Future Threats 

1. QUANTUM COMPUTING 

• Separating fact from fiction about quantum computing's impact on cybersecurity

• How emerging quantum technologies (processors, sensors) might enable new attack vectors
• Understanding the real timeline and implications for encryption
• How state-level actors might leverage early quantum capabilities for enhanced cyber operations Identifying which critical infrastructure sectors face the greatest risks from hybrid quantum-classical attacks

2. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 

• Potential for AI-powered attacks to disrupt critical infrastructure at scale 
• The rise of autonomous and semi-autonomous hacking systems 
• AI's role in supercharging disinformation and psychological warfare 
• The possibility of an AI-driven cyber arms race outpacing our defensive capabilities 

3. CYBER DEFENSE | ICS/OT | TELECOMMUNICATIONS SECURITY 

• How evolving connectivity (5G, satellite networks, emerging 6G) reshapes critical infrastructure threats 
• Emerging tactics for compromising supply chains and dependencies in vital sectors 
• Vulnerability scenarios in hyper-connected "smart" environments where physical and digital exploits combine 
• New "hybrid" vulnerabilities as operational technology increasingly converges with IT systems

 

Join us for this interactive Live Online Summit as we bring together the brightest minds in cybersecurity to tackle the battles of tomorrow, today. Together, we can work toward solutions that will help organizations prepare for and defend against the next generation of cyber threats. 

Join us at the CISO Inspired Summit Wales 2025, where cybersecurity leaders gather to address emerging threats, enhance resilience, and secure the future of their organisations. Lead with confidence and strength in an increasingly complex digital world.

 

• Exhibition Stand (£295 early bird offer - full price £395) - more details on this in the flyer including a 1x stand, 2x street food vouchers; 1x parking space; and 1x free job posting on our job board.

• Headline Sponsor (£3,000) – includes exhibition, premium exposure, speaking opportunities, and more (Limited to 3 sponsors).

• Sector Sponsor (£750) – includes exhibition, and the opportunity to position yourself as a leader in your industry with targeted promotion (Limited to 1 sponsor per sector). 

   

• Connect with top talent – Meet and engage with hundreds of high-calibre students and graduates from multiple universities across the UK.

• Promote your brand – Showcase your opportunities and establish your presence among some of Wales’ leading employers.

• Expand your talent pool – Reach both local graduates and the 37% of Welsh students studying outside Wales, eager to return home for career opportunities.

• Be part of a movement – Join like-minded employers in shaping the future workforce and fostering a stronger Welsh economy.

Jack Taylor

Employer & Partnerships Manager

Created and powered by Technology Connected, Wales Tech Week is Wales’ largest international tech summit. It showcases Welsh technology, its ecosystem and champions the industry on the global stage.

 

The international tech summit offers the best of both worlds – fusing the benefits of technology with the power of people, their interaction, exuberance, and ingenuity.

 

Wales Tech Week connects, promotes and develops Wales as a centre of expertise and opportunity for enabling and emerging technologies, and their applications for today’s business and society. It highlights the vital role of technology adoption for organisations across all sectors to innovate and thrive in tomorrow’s world.

 

Spotlighting the endless opportunities within technology, innovation, and collaboration, Wales Tech Week serves as a magnet for global engagement, investment, and talent.

 

This exclusive event invites embassies, international trade representatives, and London-based businesses to explore the vast opportunities within Wales’ tech ecosystem.

 

Attendees will discover some of Wales’ key tech strengths - including its world-leading compound semiconductor cluster, fast-growing fi ntech sector, and expertise in cybersecurity - and why Wales is a prime destination for innovation, investment and collaboration.

 

Key Event Information

 

Date & Time
26 March 2025, 11.00am to 2pm
Location: Foresight Group, The Shard, London, SE1 9SG

 

Transport Links to The Shard
Nearest transport links:
● By Tube - London Bridge
● By Train - London Bridge Station
● By Bus - London Bridge Bus Station

 

Venue Access
The Shard, located on London Bridge Street, is fully accessible, with step-free entry, lifts to all fl oors, and accessible facilities. Please enter the Shard via the main Shard reception (level 2) to check in. Security
Important: Please remember to bring a valid photo ID (passport or driving licence), as security checks, including bag searches, will be conducted upon arrival at The Shard.

 

Event Timings
11am: Speakers Arrive
11.15am: Attendee Registration & Refreshments
11.45am: Introduction - Avril Lewis MBE
11.50am: Welcome - John Cordrey, Principal, Foresight Group
11.55am: Presentations-

● The World’s First Compound Semiconductor Cluster (Avril Lewis)
● Wales’ Thriving Fintech Cluster (Sarah Kocianski)
● World-Class Cyber Expertise in Wales (Dr John Davies MBE)
● The Entrepreneurial Potential in Wales (James Smith)

12.25pm: Panel Session and Q&A
12.45pm: Lunch & Networking
1.45pm: Close

Security & Policing, the official UK Government global security event, returns to the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre between 11-13 March 2025.

 

Two Cyber Wales companies were showcasing in the Innovation Zone at the event this year.  Both organisations have long-standing contracts to provide cyber services to the UK Police Forces and they welcomed this opportunity to meet senior decision-makers and international delegations from 75 countries.

 

Attendees also had access to representatives from 38 UK government departments, highlighting the event’s broad governmental engagement.

 

Hosted by the Home Office’s Joint Security & Resilience Centre (JSaRC), Security & Policing offers a world‐class opportunity to meet and discuss the latest advances in delivering national security and resilience with leading UK suppliers, UK and overseas Government officials and senior decision makers across the law enforcement and security sectors.

 

There is no general admittance to Security & Policing and all visitors and exhibitors are subject to Home Office approval.

 

 

Cyber Wales company, SudoCyber, ran a Capture the Flag (CTF) competition for the NCSC CyberFirst Girls Competition Event 2025 at the ICC

 

The top 10 Welsh teams from the competition celebrated their incredible cyber skills with the Capture the Flag competition and awards dinner! 

The NCSC CyberFirst Programme team partnered with the Women in Cyber "Resilient Futures: Women in Cyber Conference" again this year, so that the girls can also hear from inspiring role models!  The conference, was packed with exciting speakers.

All of this has been generously sponsored by organisations in the Welsh cyber ecosyetem, including SudoCyber and many other Cyber Wales member companies, who share the goal to create a more diverse generation of cyber professionals.

It was the incredible Pencoed Comprehensive Year 8 Girls team who won the day.

 

The event, a collaboration between CyberFirst Wales and Women in Cyber, highlighted the crucial need for greater female representation in the cyber industry—a sector that thrives on diversity and innovation. Since its founding in 2018, “About Women in Cyber” has been dedicated to addressing the visible lack of women in cybersecurity, and it was truly inspiring to witness our young learners stepping up to shape the future of this dynamic field.

 

Having already placed third in Wales during the November challenge, the team took on nine other top-performing schools in a high-stakes, three-hour hack and decrypt-athon.  

 

With razor-sharp focus, they tackled decryption challenges, decomposed complex problems, and strategically collected cyber flags to earn points. An hour into the competition, their relentless dedication propelled them to second place. With just 40 minutes remaining, they surged into the lead, holding a commanding 90-point advantage. As the final minutes ticked down, the competition tightened, and with 15 minutes to go, the display screens were shut off, leaving all teams in suspense.

 

The final results were delivered during a lavish awards cermony, including a three course meal. To our sheer delight, Team “Sparkles”—Charlie, Amelia, Naomi, and Carys—were crowned the Champion of Champions with a phenomenal score of 980 points, leaving their closest competitors trailing at 730.

 

Their victory earned them a £50 Amazon voucher each, prestigious certificates, and the highly coveted SudoCyber Challenge Coin — an illustrious honor in the cyber industry.  Of the three possible coins—Red for Accuracy, Blue for Points, and Silver for excellence in both — they were awarded the Silver, marking them as the ultimate Cyber Champions.

Business News Wales and Cyber Wales have announced a strategic partnership designed to elevate the profile of the Welsh cyber sector, showcasing its growth, innovation, and leadership on both a national and international stage.

 

This exclusive media partnership will deliver a comprehensive and integrated communications campaign, including a regular podcast series, “The What Does Cyber Mean to You Podcast,” dedicated to exploring the latest challenges and developments in the cyber ecosystem within Wales. Each episode will feature the unsung heroes of Welsh cyber, including thought leaders, practitioners, academics, small business owners and innovators, while delving into critical themes such as diversity, skills, investment challenges, the latest threats and some of the technology designed to counter those threats in the digital landscape.

 

As the representative body and voice of cyber communities in Wales, Cyber Wales plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence across the sector. The mission is to help Welsh cyber companies grow and thrive, which includes branching out into European and global markets where the Cyber Wales brand is already well known.

 

The partnership will enhance Cyber Wales’ ability to maintain high visibility within key stakeholder groups and industries, showcase the achievements and best practices of its members and Inspire confidence and engagement among businesses, investors, and the public.

 

A new dedicated cyber section on Business News Wales will serve as the cornerstone of this partnership, featuring real-world examples of Welsh cyber businesses driving change and innovation. There will be insights from industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators shaping the future of cyber in Wales and features that demonstrate excellence in digital and cyber leadership, setting benchmarks for others to follow.

 

This narrative will spotlight a thriving cyber ecosystem in Wales, celebrating the successes of forward-thinking members of Cyber Wales and inspiring the next generation of leaders in the field.

 

Through this partnership, Business News Wales and Cyber Wales will champion important themes including skills and diversity whilst highlighting opportunities and success stories to attract further investment into the sector.

 

John Davies, Co-Founder, Cyber Wales:

“Wales is a “field of diamonds” with amazing cyber talent just waiting to be found and highlighted to the rest of the world.  Our partnership with Business News Wales strengthens our ability to represent and amplify the voice of Wales’ cyber communities. This collaboration will not only showcase our members’ achievements but also help reinforce Wales as a leader in the global cyber landscape.”

 

Mark Powney, Founder and Managing Director, Business News Wales:

“This partnership represents a significant step forward in raising awareness of the incredible achievements within Wales’ cyber sector. By working with Cyber Wales, we aim to shine a spotlight on the innovation and collaboration driving this critical industry forward at such an important time. As the business community begins to take an AI first approach, cyber will be an even more important consideration for both businesses and the public sector.”

Cyber Wales representatives attended the British Business Bank’s Stakeholder's Advisory Board meeting to discuss the progress of the Investment Fund for Wales.

 

The Investment Fund for Wales will deliver a £130 million commitment of new funding to the country. The fund aims to drive sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and creating local opportunity for new and growing businesses across Wales.  Cyber Wales support the new fund by collaborating with appointed fund managers Foresight Group promote the fund and to share news about the Cyber Wales member companies that the fund is helping.  For example:

 

The Investment Fund for Wales offers a range of commercial finance options with smaller loans from £25,000 to £100,000, debt finance from £100,000 to £2 million and equity investment up to £5 million. The fund covers the whole of Wales, including rural, coastal and urban areas. It is increasing the supply and diversity of early-stage finance for smaller businesses across Wales, providing funds to businesses that might otherwise not receive investment and helping to break down barriers in access to finance. The new fund has embedded ESG awareness into its design and will help support the UK economy’s transition to net zero.

Cyber Wales were delighted to support the Welsh Digital Twin Conference, which was held at Bangor University on 17th December 2024.

 

The proposed topics, which are of utmost importance, include but are not limited to:

 

• Integration of measure data into a platform,
• Sparse to comprehensive data,
• Real-time digital twins,
• Data and physics-driven digital twins,
• AI-physics interface,
• Inverse modelling,
• Integration of socioeconomic factors into digital twins,
• digital twin demonstrations,
• commercial interests in regional digital twins,
• conversion of DT insights into human interpretable form.

 

The Welsh Digital Twin Network will coalesce expertise from across Wales, bringing together technologies and accelerating digital twin capability to support translation into real world applications within the region and beyond.

 

Students from schools and colleges across Wales attended a cyber security pathways event delivered by the CyberFirst Wales, University of South Wales (USW) and industry partners to give them a taste of careers in cyber security.

 

USW hosted the event at its Newport Campus as part of its work with the CyberFirst Wales programme. USW leads on the CyberFirst Wales programme, in partnership with Swansea and Bangor Universities.

 

CyberFirst is led by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which aims to raise awareness of cyber security education, including pathways into the industry and academia, as well as the opportunities that are linked to it.

 

The pathways event, which is part of the Schools and Colleges programme within CyberFirst Wales, took place on Wednesday 11 December. It was the second event hosted by USW, with the first being held in 2023.

 

The event provided an opportunity for around 300 pupils aged 11 to 18 from schools and colleges across Wales to participate in masterclasses related to cyber security. The masterclasses were run by USW lecturers as well as industry partners that work with CyberFirst including Airbus, The Intellectual Property Office, SudoCyber, TechnoCamps, iTSUS consulting and more.

 

The sessions were geared towards helping schools and colleges achieve their CyberFirst Schools Award, as well as giving the pupils the chance to gain age-appropriate cyber security skills. These included activities related to cryptography, digital forensics, Artificial Intelligence in cyber security and more.

 

There was a mixture of practical and hands-on sessions, allowing students to engage as well as showing teachers how they could adapt these activities back at their schools and colleges. This is another key aspect of how USW support schools and colleges in attaining or reapplying for their Cyber First Schools Award.

 

Rhys Driscoll, Partner Development and Outreach Lead for Cyber Security at USW, said:

“Our second CyberFirst Wales Pathways event was a huge success. This year, we tweaked the event to give schools and colleges even more of what they valued from last year, allowing time for more hands-on, practical learning.

“The event gave pupils from schools and colleges across Wales a chance to experience the many areas of cyber security that they could venture into. Thanks to our various industry partners and USW colleagues, students were provided with ample, engaging opportunities to learn and ask questions.  

The Head of CyberFirst and Regional lead from NCSC also attended the event:

“The NCSC is dedicated to fostering diverse talent within the cyber security industry, but this effort requires collaboration. Academia and industry play crucial roles, and it was encouraging to see the Wales Ecosystem unite to highlight the variety of cyber security roles available in Wales. The students had an enriching experience, and the range of presentations was impressive. Many thanks to USW and the Cyber Innovation Hub for organising a successful and impactful event.”

 

About CYDEF

This conference brings together experts in the field of cyber defense from around the world, to disseminate information, share awareness and establish collaboration. It aims to deepen and broaden understanding of these objectives through discussions.

 

Since its inaugural meeting in 2018, CYDEF has consistently grown, attracting approximately 300 speakers and 5,500 audience members over the past six years.

 

CYDEF 2024, now in its seventh year, will center around sessions organized by associated research institutes primarily from NATO countries, as in the previous year, while also expanding its framework to include the Indo-Pacific nations.

 

Moving forward, we aim to position CYDEF as a key hub for collaboration between industry, government and academia, both domestically and internationally.

 

The Forces Employment Charity are excited to be bringing an exclusive networking event to you in South Wales!  

 

Oman kicked off the 12th Regional Cybersecurity Drill, in Muscat with the help of Cyber Wales.

 

Drawing participants from Arab countries, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and nations from the Asia-Pacific and Africa. Held under the theme “The Impact of Cyber Threats on the Digital Economy,” the exercise, part of Regional Cybersecurity Week, aimed to improve cyber resilience across the region.

A group of Cyber Wales companies travelled to Muscat to participate in the RRegional Cyber Drills, including:

 

• Cyber Wales Group CIC
• SudoCyber Ltd from Brecon, Mid Wales
• WISE4WORK Ltd from Swansea, West Wales
• Pervade Software from Cardiff, South Wales
• Hashtag Cyber Ltd from Wrexham, North Wales

 

John Davies MBE PhD FCIIS, Chair of Cyber Wales addressed the participants at the Drills and gave a talk on the importance of regularly exercising nation-state cyber playbook responses to large scale attacks.

 

SudoCyber, a cyber security capability development company from Brecon, ran a Capture the Flag (CTF) competition for the participants with challenges ranging from cyber assurance formal methods through to critical national infrastructure attacks such as Industroyer2 and cryptocurrency vulnerabilities.  The competition was co-sponsored by the Middle East Regional Team from CompTIA.

 

Organised by the Regional Cybersecurity Center under Oman’s Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology, the event focused on reducing response times and enhancing collaboration among regional cybersecurity teams. With participation from national information emergency response teams and cybersecurity centers, the drill involved realistic scenarios to help participants develop capabilities, bolster response coordination, and enhance information security in critical sectors.

 

Khalid bin Saif al Rawahi, Director of the Cyber Risk and Incident Management Department at Oman’s National CERT, highlighted that the exercise is part of a strategic plan to fortify digital infrastructure against growing cyber threats. He emphasised that building skillsets through such initiatives will help close skill gaps and ensure the digital economy’s stability, supporting national efforts to safeguard Oman’s digital future.

 

Cyber Wales has taken part in a trade mission to the Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) 2024 in Aqaba, Jordan.

 

Eight member companies of the Cyber Wales ecosystem were flown to Jordan and provided hotel accommodation by Petra Global, a leading provider of security solutions with 30 years of experience in the region.

 

The companies, who shared a stand with True Matters Jordan, a founding member of the emerging Jordan Cyber Security Cluster, were:

 

• Alpha 56 Solutions Limited
• Arcanum Cyber Security Limited
• Cyber Wales CIC
• Espanaro Limited
• P3M Works
• Pervade Software Limited
• SudoCyber Limited
• Shayype

 

Dan Edmunds, Director of Espanaro Limited, said:

“SOFEX24 was an incredible first experience for the Espanaro team to understand and penetrate the defence markets outside of the UK. We are already exploiting the opportunities made with flights booked to Egypt to follow up with potential new clients, as well as some great connections made with UK businesses. We look forward to building the relationship with Cyber Wales and the collaboration opportunities within the UK and beyond”.

 

This opportunity was made possible by Faheem Azhar, International Cluster Manager of the Cyber Wales Middle East Cyber Security Cluster, which he established in the region in 2020.

 

 

• The Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) is held every two years under the Patronage of HM King Abdullah II and receives solid backing from the Jordan Armed Forces. Over the past quarter century, SOFEX has grown to become one of the most well known events of its kind that serves the global defense community with its exclusive focus on Special Operations Forces and homeland security.
• SOFEX provides an ideal opportunity to Network for Global Security and gathers the world’s foremost experts, manufacturers and suppliers from the global defense industry to network with official governmental delegations and decisions makers from every corner of the world.
• SOFEX is a truly integrated event that aims to develop and strengthen relationships, build trust, share ideas and best practices, and create partnerships in a joint effort to deliver peace, security and stability for all citizens, all over the world.

Find Your Future in Anglesey / Darganfod Dy Ddyfodol ym Môn

Sign up for your free place as an exhibitor at our graduate careers event. You will have your own stand with a table/chairs and access to free food & drinks throughout the event.

Come join us at M-SParc for an exciting event, where you can connect with students, graduates and degree-educated job seekers who are looking to find their future in Anglesey. The event will be the perfect opportunity for local businesses, universities, and organizations to discover and network with both talented candidates and each other. Please note, this event will have a focus on employers from STEM and creative sectors (Our event in Bangor on 02.07.24 is open to all employers from all sectors - you're welcome to attend one or both if suitable)

 

Cofrestrwch am ddim i sicrhau eich lle fel arddangoswr. Byddwch yn cael stondin eich hunain gyda bwrdd a chadeiriau, a bwyd a diod am ddim drwy gydol y digwyddiad.

Dewch i ymuno â ni yn M-SParc ar gyfer digwyddiad gyrfaoedd cyffrous, lle gallwch gysylltu â myfyrwyr, graddedigion a cheiswyr gwaith graddedig sy'n edrych i ddod o hyd i'w dyfodol ym Môn. Bydd y digwyddiad yn gyfle perffaith i fusnesau, prifysgolion a sefydliadau lleol ddarganfod a rhwydweithio gyda'i gilydd a gyda graddedigion dawnus. Noder mae'r dogwyddiad yma yn agored i gyflogwyr yn y sectorau creadigol a STEM. (Mae ein digwyddiad ym Mangor ar 02.07.24 yn agored i gyflogwyr o bob sector. Mae croeso i chi fynd i un neu'r ddau ddigwyddiad, fel sy'n addas)

Massive thanks to everyone who attended this year’s Welsh Veterans Awards hosted by Polly James and held at the 4* Vale Resort. 

 

The Awards were sponsored by Vindico and in support of The Army Benevolent Fund and Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity. It was such a fantastic event with a great atmosphere in the room in what was the largest Welsh Veterans Awards to date on its fifth year anniversary!

 

Well done to everyone who was shortlisted as finalists and a special mention to two Welsh cyber companies  who made the finals:

 

• Esparano Ltd from Welshpool who were winners of the Veteran Owned Business of the Year and runners up in the Employer of the Year award
• SudoCyber Ltd from Brecon who were runners up in the Veteran Owned Business of the Year category

 

Great to see and hear from the Welsh Veterans Commissioner Col James Philips, Air Commodore Rob Woods OBE, Commander Steve Henaghen, Lt Col Dafydd Evans and Regional Director of the ABF Charity Pete Davies.

 

A special treat to see the Corps of drums of the Royal Welsh and the Welsh Guards who were there supporting in their famous red Tunics.

Find Your Future in Gwynedd / Darganfod Dy Ddyfodol yng Ngwynedd

Sign up for your free place as an exhibitor at our graduate careers event. You will have your own stand with a table/chairs and access to free food & drinks throughout the event.

Come join us at Bangor University for an exciting event, where you can connect with students, graduates and degree-educated job seekers who are looking to find their future in Gwynedd. The event will be the perfect opportunity for local businesses, universities, and organizations to discover and network with both talented candidates and each other.

 

Cofrestrwch am ddim i sicrhau eich lle fel arddangoswr. Bydd pob cyflogwr yn cael eu stondin eu hunain gyda bwrdd a chadeiriau, a bwyd a diod am ddim drwy gydol y digwyddiad.

Dewch i ymuno â ni ym Mhrifysgol Bangor ar gyfer digwyddiad gyrfaoedd cyffrous, lle gallwch gysylltu â myfyrwyr, graddedigion a cheiswyr gwaith graddedig sy'n edrych i ddod o hyd i'w dyfodol yng Ngwynedd. Bydd y digwyddiad yn gyfle perffaith i fusnesau, prifysgolion a sefydliadau lleol ddarganfod a rhwydweithio gyda'i gilydd a gyda graddedigion dawnus.

Find Your Future in Ceredigion / Darganfod Dy Ddyfodol yng Ngheredigion

Sign up for your free place as an exhibitor at our graduate careers event. You will have your own stand with a table/chairs and access to free food & drinks throughout the event.

Come join us at the MedRus Conference Centre for an exciting event, where you can connect with students, graduates and degree-educated job seekers who are looking to find their future in Ceredigion. The event will be the perfect opportunity for local businesses, universities, and organizations to discover and network with both talented candidates and each other.

Cofrestrwch am ddim i sicrhau eich lle fel arddangoswr. Bydd pob cyflogwr yn cael eu stondin eu hunain gyda bwrdd a chadeiriau, a bwyd a diod am ddim drwy gydol y digwyddiad.

Dewch i ymuno â ni yng nghanolfan MedRus ar gyfer digwyddiad gyrfaoedd cyffrous, lle gallwch gysylltu â myfyrwyr, graddedigion a cheiswyr gwaith graddedig sy'n edrych i ddod o hyd i'w dyfodol yng Ngheredigion. Bydd y digwyddiad yn gyfle perffaith i fusnesau, prifysgolion a sefydliadau lleol ddarganfod a rhwydweithio gyda'i gilydd a gyda graddedigion dawnus.

About the event

The event will also mark the launch of the new Centre for Online Safety, Safeguarding, Privacy, and Identity (COSPI) which sits within the School of Science and Technology at City University. COSPI will be a key stakeholder for Cyber London, developing world-class research and insights on issues affecting the industry and society more widely.

The morning session will be a networking event with guest speakers, while the afternoon session will include a number of expert panels discussing a range of hot topics.

 

Time & Location

The Cyber Innovation Hub, Founder of the Neurodiversity in Cyber Network is excited to invite you take part in our neurodivergence and the HR lifecycle workshop, taking place in Cardiff on June 20^th, 2024.

 

We are looking for employers at come and talk to us about neurodivergence: the barriers, challenges and best practice in your organisations when recruiting for Cyber roles. 

 

Location:

Sbarc

Maindy Road,

Cardiff, CF24 4HQ

The session will run on June 20^th, from 9am to 4pm, lunch will be provided.

Car parking is available and the Sbarc building is easily accessed by bus and train.

 

The agenda for the day is as follows:

 

Ground floor, room 0.25

9am: Welcome & Introductions: Networking session

A member of the Neurodiversity in Cyber Network will escort you to the workshop space on the third floor.

 

10am: Welcome: Goals and outcomes of the workshop

10.10am: Session 1:  Recruitment

11.15am: Break

11.30am: Session 2: Onboarding & Offboarding

1pm: Lunch break (Buffet lunch will be provided)

1.30pm: Session 3: Staff Development

2.30pm: Break

2.45pm: Session 4: Staff Retention

4pm: Workshop end

 

This session will focus on the HR lifecycle from attracting talent to offboarding and we are looking for contributions from those working in all Cyber roles, HR, Inclusion, training & development, hiring managers and small/micro cyber business owners/founders.

 

We would very much like for you to join us and contribute to the project, please do let me know if you are able to attend the workshop and I will send an invite with all of the details for the day.  You are welcome to forward this invite to a colleague or alternative contact both internally and externally.

 

A quiet room will be available throughout the day. Please contact us for any dietary requirements or other reasonable adjustments.

Find Your Future in Carmarthenshire / Darganfod Dy Ddyfodol yn Sir Gâr

Sign up for your free place as an exhibitor at our graduate careers event. You will have your own stand with a table/chairs and access to free food & drinks throughout the event.

Come join us at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David for an exciting event, where you can connect with students, graduates and degree-educated job seekers who are looking to find their future in Carmarthenshire. The event will be the perfect opportunity for local businesses, universities, and organizations to discover and network with both talented candidates and each other.

Cofrestrwch am ddim i sicrhau eich lle fel arddangoswr. Bydd pob cyflogwr yn cael eu stondin eu hunain gyda bwrdd a chadeiriau, a bwyd a diod am ddim drwy gydol y digwyddiad.

Dewch i ymuno â ni ym Mhrifysgol y Drindod Dewi Sant ar gyfer digwyddiad gyrfaoedd cyffrous, lle gallwch gysylltu â myfyrwyr, graddedigion a cheiswyr gwaith graddedig sy'n edrych i ddod o hyd i'w dyfodol yn Sir Gâr. Bydd y digwyddiad yn gyfle perffaith i fusnesau, prifysgolion a sefydliadau lleol ddarganfod a rhwydweithio gyda'i gilydd a gyda graddedigion dawnus.

Join the OT Cyber Security Summit on 18th-19th June 2024.

The event will focus on the leading international standards and conformance systems that are being used to keep operational technology (OT) safe and secure in industries such as energy, manufacturing, building automation, and more. New developments within the ISA/IEC 62443 standards series will be highlighted and technical training and certification programs designed to help you implement the standards into your business operations and workforce will be reviewed. Professionals involved in the security process should attend this event to learn more about workforce development strategies, hardware and software protection practices, and ways to improve infrastructure and data security measures.

Venues

Conference Venue: Savoy Place – London, UK
Conference Venue and Hotel: Strand Palace – London, UK

Attendees will be able to participate in live sessions, networking breaks, receptions, and tabletop exhibits. After the conference, presentation recordings will be uploaded for all participants and registrants who purchased the Post-Event Recording and Virtual Tradeshow Pass.

Register your spot today > https://otcybersummit.isa.org/en/registration-form 

Hear from Jules Farrow-Lesnianski, OT Director at Sapphire and OT Cluster Manager for Cyber Wales, and Gareth Pritchard, CTO at Sapphire as they take us through what it looks like to work in the Threat Intelligence specialism and how they got to where they are today.

What you’ll take away:

• B2E competencies
• The Technical knowledge involved
• What a day looks like
• And what they've learnt along the way

If you are looking to start a career in Threat Intelligence, or you want to change careers, join us to find out more.

Register your attendance here> https://forms.monday.com/forms/1304ac2c5d93e67c04ddd1f7f99dcacd?r=euc1 

In today's rapidly evolving landscape, the demand for skilled professionals is greater than ever. But here's the million-dollar question: are we equipped to meet the challenges of today and the uncertainties of tomorrow?

Join other tech businesses and tech industry leaders, for an insightful Skills Roundtable, hosted by Technology Connected , the organisers of Talent4Tech. We'll peel back the layers of the ever-shifting landscape of emerging qualifications and the relentless demands of the tech industry.

 

What to expect

At this roundtable, we won't just be exploring today's needs – we'll be forecasting the demands of the industry five years down the line. Are today's graduates equipped with the skills needed to make an impact from day one, or are there gaps that need addressing? From technical prowess to essential business acumen and softer skills, we'll discuss the spectrum of capabilities critical for driving innovation and success in the tech industry.

 

What we will be discussing

• What does the tech industry need NOW?
• What do we need over the next five years?
• Are we struggling to recruit the right talent?
• What are we REALLY looking for when we're hiring?
• Are technical skills enough, or do we need a new breed of professionals armed with business savvy and soft skills?
• In a world where qualifications are a dime a dozen, are they truly delivering what we need?

 

This event is free to attend and refreshments will be included.

Space for this roundtable is limited, and attendance will be approved. You will receive a notification if your attendance request has been accepted on this occasion.

CYBERUK is the UK government's flagship cyber security event, hosted by the National Cyber Security Centre. It convenes over 2,000 cyber security leaders and professionals each year for networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration.

Women in Cyber Wales will be hosting a networking breakfast during CyberUK. Open to all, the morning is a chance to discuss opportunities to support gender diversity in cyber. Hear from women and non-binary cyber professionals on their specific challenges and success stories in the sector. 

If you are attending CYBERUK please feel free to join Women in Cyber for a not to missed morning among inspirational professionals.

 

CYBERUK is the UK government's flagship cyber security event, hosted by the National Cyber Security Centre. It convenes over 2,000 cyber security leaders and professionals each year for networking, knowledge exchange, and collaboration.

 

For the first time, CYBERUK is coming to the West Midlands and its thriving cyber community.

 

Join international leaders and technical experts at the ICC Birmingham from 13 - 15 May to examine the theme 'Future Tech, Future Threat, Future Ready'. Learn about cutting edge developments, and explore how your peers plan to respond quickly to the threats and opportunities of rapidly developing technology.

 

The CYBERUK 2024 theme examines how future technology represents significant opportunity – from employing AI in pioneering healthcare research, to using quantum computers to solve problems like climate change and food security. To harness the benefits, the cyber security sector must ensure that these new and developing technologies are secure by design and, where vulnerabilities do exist, we need to secure them quickly.

Yet the rapid, unpredictable development of technology gives equal opportunity to our adversaries. We need to understand how those who seek to do us harm will take advantage of new developments, and we need to ensure our ecosystem is resilient against these evolving threats.

 

Places are selling out fast for CYBERUK 2024 - make sure to secure your ticket today.

 

Join The Big Cyber Summit 2024 on Wednesday 1st May at Kings Place in London to learn about the latest updates across cyber security, meet industry peers and gain insights from subject matter experts, and experience our Big Cyber Exhibition Area for all of your technology needs.

With specific talk tracks for leadership, engineering and operations, delve into:  

- Securing your people, network, platforms and data

- The changing landscape of governance, risk and compliance

- Join the breakout sessions covering threat hunting, secure services edge (SSE), security monitoring in the cloud and much more

In addition, The Big Cyber Summit will include The Big Cyber Exhibition, giving you a fantastic opportunity to get up close and personal with the best cyber security vendors in the industry.

If you don't want to miss out, please register here. Please also find the full agenda here. 

DATE

Wednesday 1st May 2024 at 10:30

LOCATION

Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9AG

On 1 May 2024 9.30am - 1.30pm, the CyBOK (Cyber Security Body of Knowledge) project is holding an external in-person event and registration is open!

The event will be chaired by Dr Matilda Rhode, Sector Lead – AI and Cyber Security, BSI and starts at 9.30am for refreshments, with presentations from 10am.

A full agenda will be available shortly, and presentations include:

• News and updates from the CyBOK team Awais Rashid, Professor of Cyber Security, University of Bristol
• CyBOK Knowledge Guide in Security Economics Tyler Moore, University of Tulsa
• Presentations from CyBOK-funded projects and Outreach projects:
  • Practical Cybersecurity Ethics: Mapping CyBOK to Ethical Concerns Ivan Flechais, University of Oxford
  • Resources for Key Stage 3 students Neha Ramanandi, Bristol Free School
  • Cyber Heist: An Adversarial Cyber Board Game and Cyber Noir: Adventures in Digital Forensics Oli Buckley, University of East Anglia
  • Mapping cyber-enabled roles to CyBOK knowledge areas through cooperative inquiry Sam Attwood, Manchester Metropolitan University

Designed by the industry for the industry, The Security Event returns to the Birmingham NEC over 30 April - 2 May 2024, reuniting manufacturers, distributors, installers, integrators, consultants and end users.

 

The exhibition will showcase the world’s leading security brands, offering you the best opportunity to source the latest products, technologies and solutions, whilst networking and meeting face-to-face with key experts from across the industry. Ensure you're up-to-date with the latest developments and issues in security via our comprehensive education programme.

 

Meet 350+ exhibitors offering the latest security products, technologies and solutions, receive in-person product demonstrations and uncover everything you need to meet your security project requirements. 

 

Our free-to-attend accredited CPD education programme will feature the latest developments, case studies and workshops delivered by the industry's leading experts, ensuring you are as up-to-date as possible.

 

Expand your professional security network and connect with your peers at The Security Event. With a host of networking initiatives and after-hours drinks across the three days, don't miss the opportunity to build those key relationships.

 

The Fourth Annual Bsides Cymru is almost here!

 

The Venue is finally arranged, The CFP for speakers is now open.

 

The format will be a return to multiple streams with a mixture of hands-on workshops and events.

 

Ticket gets you food and drinks and talks! Come back often for updates and follow us on X/Twitter!

 

 

Join CyNam, HCR Law, and UKC3 to help bridge the gap between cyber security research to market reality.

This event is designed to be a catalyst for both recent graduates and established industry professionals.

For graduates, it's a launchpad to commercialise research with mentorship, pitch training, and access to investors and industry leaders. Network with key decision-makers and gain valuable insights into the sector.

This event isn't just for graduates. Investors can discover promising early-stage ventures. Established cyber security businesses can explore cutting-edge research and connect with the next generation of cybersecurity talent. University representatives can learn how to empower student-led innovation and overcome challenges associated with spinouts.

Join us as we foster collaboration, innovation, and build a more secure digital future together.

Agenda for the Day

12:00 - 12:30 - Arrival & Networking

12:30 - 12:45 - Opening Remarks

12:45 - 13:15 - Panel: How To Make a Innovative Idea a Business Reality

13:15 - 13:30 - Keynote: Reflections on the Startup Journey

13:30 - 13:45 - Coffee & Tea Break

13:45 - 14:45 - Pitch Competition

14:45 - 15:00 - Coffee & Tea Break

15:00 - 15:30 - Award Ceremony

15:30 - 15:45 - Closing Remarks

15:45 - 17:45 - Networking

Book your place via the eventbrite link here > https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/commercialising-innovation-research-project-to-business-venture-tickets-871004085667?aff=oddtdtcreator 

Join us for an exciting morning with the North Wales Cyber Security Cluster at M-Sparc as we dive into the thriving cyber landscape of North Wales and beyond.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast while mingling with cyber professionals, university alumni, local businesses, and students. Explore career opportunities in cyber, engage with diverse businesses, and gain insights into the latest developments in the Welsh cyber scene. With exhibition spaces, guest speakers from the digital sector and Bangor University, and ample networking opportunities, this event is not to be missed. Breakfast will be provided, so come hungry and ready to connect!

Book your space via the eventbrite link here > https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cyber-wales-m-sparc-tickets-869044083247 

Background
On Friday 1 December 2023, Defence Ministers announced the launch of an innovation challenge series for AUKUS Pillar 2. The first of these challenges will be focussed on Electronic Warfare (EW).

AUKUS is a landmark security and defence partnership between Australia, the UK, and the US to support a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening regional global security. Through Pillar 2, AUKUS partners seek to strengthen trilateral capabilities in cutting-edge military technologies, increase interoperability, and drive knowledge-sharing and innovation.

This is a trilaterally agreed challenge with three entry streams running concurrently in Australia, United Kingdom and United States with national process and terms applied. The challenge is being run as three separate competitions by the Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) in Australia, the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) in the United Kingdom and the Defence Innovation Unit (DIU) in the United States

 

Competition Scope

This challenge will focus on Defence’s ability to leverage EMS technologies and capabilities that provide a competitive advantage to EM targeting, and those that protect Defence from adversary EM targeting capabilities. The six key elements of the targeting cycle that Defence is interested in improving through development and transition of innovative technologies are;

1. Find: Identify a target using the EMS.
2. Fix: Identify a target's location using the EMS.
3. Track: Monitor a target's movement using the EMS.
4. Target: Select and apply appropriate EMS assets and/or EMS enabled weapon systems.
5. Engage: Apply EMS assets and enabled weapons to a target.
6. Assess: Evaluate effects of an attack using the EMS.

To enable industry to focus resources and efforts on capabilities that are likely to have the greatest impact and potential for success, Defence has identified technologies for application within the targeting cycle for industry consideration. These include, but are not limited to:

· Sensors: The ability to increase the quantity and/or quality of sensors in the operating environment that can identify, locate, and monitor targets, and assess any effects delivered against them. To enable Find, Fix, Track, and Assess phases.

· Closed loop targeting: The ability to employ existing EW sensor data and pre-determined mission parameters to cue and engage effectors at machine speed.
To enable Target and Engage phases.

· Electronic Attack: The ability to disrupt, degrade and deny adversary Command, Control, Communication and Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and EW (C4ISREW) systems, and EMS enabled weapons systems. To enable all aspects of the targeting cycle.

· EMS access: The ability to understand, identify and auto-allocate the EMS, dynamically access the EMS for resilience, stealth and reducing spectrum conflicts against agile adversaries. To enable Find, Fix, Track, Target, Engage, and Assess phases.

· EMS Deception & Denial: EM deception and/or denial to prevent adversaries finding, fixing, exploiting or understanding our emissions or true intent to enable blue force projection and blue force protection. To counter all aspects of the targeting cycle.

 

This Event

This event will out line in detail the information in the competition doccument. It will also provide you a chance to ask questions to the competition team.

Total funding available
The total possible funding available for this competition is up to £1.92 million (excluding VAT). A proportion of this total (up to £150,000 to allocate to multiple projects) is to be awarded to successful suppliers for the completion of a first milestone report. This report will be used to aid early identification of suitable exploitation routes and will be shared trilaterally (under an appropriate Memorandum of Understanding) for awareness of UK projects.
A number of proposals may be funded.

 

Eligibility

In order to be eligible to apply in this competition you must be a UK business registered on Companies House. You must be based in the UK and intending to carry out project development activity in the UK.

Entrants from Australia or the United States should refer to their national competition page in order to enter.

Submission deadline
12:00 Midday on 16 May 2024 (BST).

Where do I submit my proposal?
Via the DASA Online Submission Service for which you will be required to register.

Only proposals submitted through the DASA Online Submission Service will be accepted.

Click here for more information on our competition process and how your proposal is assessed.

Queries should be sent to the DASA Help Centre –[email protected]

CyberFirst South West Wales Industry Partner and Ambassador Event

 

We would like to invite you to a Curry and Cyber evening hosted at Swansea University, Singleton Campus on 21^st March 5:30 to 7:00.

 

The evening will be an opportunity for you to find out more about CyberFirst in Wales and how we are striving to educate and inspire young people to develop digital and cyber skills, to strengthen the workforce of the future.

 

Have you ever wondered how productive and targeted staff volunteering hours are? What is the impact of your corporate social responsibility?  CyberFirst can provide opportunities to maximise the benefits that our work has on the environment and people around us.

 

Join us for a welcome drink and a short presentation on CyberFirst education in Wales and the rewards of becoming an ambassador or industry partner. This will be followed with a hot buffet and an opportunity to network with others over a glass of wine!

 

If you are interested in attending this event, then please complete the form using the link below:

 

https://forms.gle/dcBoorYvwvPama7WA

 

We look forward to welcoming you on 21^st March on this inaugural CyberFirst Curry Cluster evening.

 

Join us at the March South Wales Cluster meeting as we dive into recent activities within the ecosystem. An introduction to Cardiff Met's innovative cyber security offerings will be provided, followed by insights into Cyber Security Apprenticeships at all levels. Additionally, discussions on cybersecurity compliance and auditing trainings in partnership with the industry will be held.

We will be introducing the newest "AI in Cyber Wales" cluster group:

 

Agenda

12.00-12.15 - Arrivals teas/ Coffees

12.15-12.35 - Welcome – Overview of Cyber Wales and rundown on recent activities within the eco-system

12.35-12.45 - Dr. Chaminda Hewage, An introduction to the cyber security offerings at Cardiff Met – Research and Innovation activities

12.45-13.05 - Tara Williams Cyber Security Apprenticeships – What is available at all levels

13.05-13.15 - Anthony Mathews (Charmwood Risk Management) - Cybersecurity Compliance and Auditing trainings in partnership with the industry

13.15-13.35 - AI in Cyber Wales

13.35-14.00 - Q&A/ Networking/ open discussions

 

About AI in Cyber Wales

This group serves as a node for collaboration and education, striving to make Wales a recognised hub for data-driven solutions. With a passion for community engagement and a commitment to inclusivity, the cluster advocates for AI's Responsible and Ethical use.

The Cluster will provide resources, training, and support to ensure that all segments of society can participate in the AI revolution. Their work will pave the way for Wales to emerge as a leader in the responsible and innovative use of AI for the betterment of society.

 

Networking Opportunity

As ever the cluster meeting will finish with networking opportunities amongst the group and speakers over teas/ coffees and welsh cakes.

 

When and Where

Hospitality Suite, Cardiff School of Management, Llandaff Campus, CF52YB.

Wednesday 20th March

12:00 - 14:00

 

Parking

Parking in campus is extremely limited, however nearby parking can be found at the Rugby Club, Tesco (time limited) and public car parks located in Llandaff village.

 

We are looking forward to seeing you all there.

 

CyberFirst North Wales Ambassador and Industry Event

 

Join CyberFirst for an exciting gathering of Cyber enthusiasts at Kinmel and Kinspa, Abergele. This evens is a fantastic opportunity to find out more about CyberFirst, and learn the ins and out of what we do!

 

• Through the event we will help you understand the ways you can support the development of the cyber education ecosystem in Wales.
• Showcase amazing ambassadors and industry partners we already work with
• Provide you with dates and opportunities to engage with CyberFirst over the remaining academic year e.g., the girl’s competition, award assessments, events, etc.

 

Date: Wednesday 20^th March 2024

Time: 4:30pm – 7pm

Venue: The Kinmel and Kinspa, St George Rd, Abergele LL22 9AS

 

Don’t miss this chance to network and expand your knowledge, and help us inspire the next generation of cyber talent.

 

There will be free food and a drink too!

 

To confirm your attendance please complete this form: https://forms.gle/mwWDboJDXJoV8hrEA by 28th February.

 

Join us at the February South Wales Cluster meeting as we welcome USW cyber security, data science and AI students to share with us their upcoming projects that address current and evolving cyber security issues.

We will be introducing the newest 'AI in Cyber Wales' cluster group:

 

About AI in Cyber Wales

This group serves as a node for collaboration and education, striving to make Wales a recognised hub for data-driven solutions. With a passion for community engagement and a commitment to inclusivity, the cluster advocates for AI's Responsible and Ethical use.

 

The Cluster will provide resources, training, and support to ensure that all segments of society can participate in the AI revolution. Their work will pave the way for Wales to emerge as a leader in the responsible and innovative use of AI for the betterment of society.

 

Networking Opportunity

As ever the cluster meeting will finish with networking opportunities amongst the group and speakers over teas/ coffees and welsh cakes.

 

When and Where

USW Newport City campus - lecture theatre A16

Wednesday 28th February

14:00 - 16:00

Women in Cyber Wales are delighted to be hosting a national cyber security conference for women and allies on 22nd February 2024 at the ICC Wales. The event will celebrate the work that women are doing in the sector, showcasing their talent across a breadth of different roles and demonstrating the importance of an inclusive workforce. Sessions will include current cyber security threats and challenges, skills development, leadership and mentoring, growing your network and an interactive Capture the Flag session, suitable for all levels.

 

There will be keynotes from Mary Haigh, BAE Systems and Heather Lowrie, University of Manchester, and we will also be joined by representatives from Welsh Government and the NCSC. In addition, there will be opportunities to meet with a variety of organisations from across the UK including the UK Cyber Cluster Collaboration (UKC3), the UK Cyber Security Council (UKCSC), CyBOK, The Cyber Scheme and CompTIA.

 

We really hope you will join us for what is shaping up to be an exciting and inspiring day of talks, activities and networking.

 

Sponsors

This event has been funded by the generous support of the Cardiff Cyber Innovation Hub as Platinum sponsors, and Admiral as Gold sponsors.

We are also supported by ADS and ITSUS Consulting, and a number of individuals who have donated their time and knowledge to help shape the programme.

 

Tickets

Alongside General Admission tickets, there is the option to Buy one Donate one, giving you the option of paying for two tickets and releasing one of those to someone who cannot buy one. For those that would like a donated ticket, please add your name to the Free Ticket waitlist and if a ticket becomes available you will be sent details of how to register.

If you are a public sector worker and would like to attend but cannot release the funds, please get it touch with us on [email protected]

 

About Women in Cyber Wales

Women in Cyber Wales is part of Cyber Wales and UKC3. Our meetings provide a valuable way for women working, or hoping to work, in the cyber industry to meet and support each other. Many of our events are hybrid, and you don't have to live or work in Wales to attend. We also send our regular mailings on items of interest such as training opportunities, jobs, CTFs, funding and much more.

https://www.womenincyber.wales

 

Download User Guide (English)Lawrlwythwch Canllaw Defnyddiwr (Cymraeg)

The North Wales cluster as part of Cyber Wales, in conjunction with North Wales Police are organising the UKs first Cybercrime team led hackathon.

Join us at CodeSecure: Prevent & Protect Hackathon for a day dedicated to developing innovative solutions for North Wales Police Cybercrime Team to use against cyber-crime.

What to expect from the day

After signing in you will receive your complimentary t-shirt and user guide before we kick off the day with a morning briefing. Whether you want to work individually or as part of a team our experts will be on hand to ensure you have the right support behind you. You will have the day to work on your solutions, with periodic breaks and ample networking opportunites before final presentations and awards are handed out.

Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate, network with and attend presentations from supporting companies including:

• Cyber Wales
• CGI
• Microsoft
• North Wales Police
• Wrexham University
• SudoCyber
• Eryri Labs
• Drayk Studio
• PACT (Police and Community Trust)
• And many more member companies and local organisations.

This event aims to bring together coding maestros, cybersecurity enthusiasts, graphics creators, passionate individuals, and great communicators to collaborate on fun and engaging approaches to using our new equipment to help inform members of the public and businesses about online dangers and how to stay safe online.

Highlights of the Day

There is plenty to be involved with through the day.

CUTTING-EDGE technologies to experiment and realise your solutions:

• Meta Quest 3
• ELECROW CrowPi
• WiFi Pineapple
• Flipper Zero

Networking Lunch

There will be complimentary refreshments and pizza lunch to enjoy whilst you build on your network among fellow cyberists and industry professionals.

Industry Leader Insights

Throughout the afternoon you will be able to hear first hand experiences from leading industry professionals.

Presentations & Awards Opportunites

You will have the opportunity to present your solutions at the end of the day to a team of expert judges. The most innovative and effective cyber prevention solutions will be recognized and rewarded.

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Equipment and Requirements for the day

You will need to bring your own laptop/development equipment with you on the day. WiFi will be provided.

••All materials developed through the CODESECURE day will be released opensource to encourage others to use and advance these projects to help make a safer online world••

* Attendees under the age of 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult whilst attending or participating in this event.

Partnerships in Japan, what is all the fuss about?  

With China land-grabbing South Sea islands to their south, North Korea threatening shipping to their east and Russia, their northern neighbour, engaged in open warfare in Eurasia, Japan has every reason to be increasing their defence spending and concerned partner nations are all keen to strengthen relations in support.  

 

In the UK Govt’s Integrated Review, Japan was described as “one of our closest strategic partners” and in December 2022, the UK and Japan, along with Italy, confirmed plans to develop the next generation of attack aircraft together in the Global Combat Air Programme.

 

In January 2023 a massive UK-Japan Defence Agreement was signed and in May, at the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, the UK-Japan Hiroshima Accords were signed.  All of this means huge trade opportunities between the two nations and the Agreement and the Accords both specifically mentioned cyber as being an important component for future collaboration.

 

NCSC Cyber First hits Japan

As part of a wider partnership, the UK National Cyber Security Centre has exported the hugely successful CyberFirst Programme to Japan to help stimulate cyber education for 14-18 year olds and the first set of student certificates are being presented in Tokyo on Thursday.  Looking closer to home, Cyber Wales has had a proactive relationship with the Japan Cluster of Security Professionals for 6 years, including exchange visits, company formations, trading, and exchange students studying cyber. In line with the UK-Japan Hiroshima Accords, this relationship has now spawned Cyber Hiroshima, the first cyber security cluster of its kind in Japan launched in partnership with Cyber Wales in September 2023.  

 

Joining forces once again, Cyber Wales was represented at the CyberFirst ceremony this week and, to commemorate the achievements of the students, staged a Capture the Flag cyber competition for all the students.  The Cyber Hiroshima team managed the CTF at the Ambassador’s Residence in the British Embassy, Tokyo while Cyber Wales member company, SudoCyber, ran the CTF labs from their headquarters in Brecon.  Their award-winning gamified online learning platform, capable of delivering cyber training in any language, ran labs simultaneously in English and Japanese.  With challenges ranging from ‘obvious’ to ’ninja’ levels, covering a wide range of topics from the cyber kill chain, there was something for everyone in the fast-paced competition and prizes for the Red Team and the Blue Team winners.  

 

Future ambitions for Cyber Hiroshima

Cyber is considered the 5th domain in defence terms, sitting alongside Land, Sea, Air and Space. As such, it is a critical component of defence programmes and, as the UK cyber ecosystem has demonstrated, Cyber clusters play an important role in a whole-of-society approach to cyber resilience.  It is hoped that Cyber Hiroshima will be the first of many cyber clusters across Japan in the years to come that means more partnerships.

 

We were thrilled to facilitate the Inspiring Skills Wales Capture The Flag (CTF) Competition at the University of South Wales! 

Colleges from across South Wales came together, their teams ready to showcase their cyber skills and knowledge in a thrilling, timed CTF competition. Hosted by our member company, SudoCyber Limited, the event was a testament to the growing interest and talent in cybersecurity within our region.

As participants dove into challenges ranging from cryptography puzzles to network exploitation scenarios, the atmosphere buzzed with excitement and determination. Each team demonstrated not only technical prowess but also teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for cybersecurity.

Plexal, Cyber Wales, Bristol & Bath Cyber and CyNam are delighted to welcome applications and registrations for our Cyber Runway, Cyber Security for Defence event in Newport.

Do you want to learn about the opportunities for cybersecurity in defence and national security?

We will be discussing and sharing insights into the challenges and trends of Cyber in National Security & Defence.

Do you have a cyber security solution that you'd like to pitch to investors and industry experts?

We are looking for startups /organisations that are building cyber security solutions to join us and pitch their solutions.

This event will be a great chance for startups to network with fellow startups, industry experts and investors. Startups will also get to hear about how they can better engage with the local ecosystem and the various innovation programmes on offer.

Our panel of judges will provide feedback on solutions and will share their expert knowledge.

About Cyber Runway:

Cyber Runway, funded by the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), is the UK's largest cyber security accelerator. We work with founders from idea to scale up to fast-track their growth. Over the past two years we’ve supported nearly 200 companies and helped them launch products, raise funding and secure pilots.

How to get involved:

To apply please submit a pitch deck to Arutyun Arutyunyan at [email protected] and Cc in Ria Khan [email protected]. In your pitch deck please include:

• What your solution is
• Why it’s applicable to this sector
• Uses cases and traction (where applicable)
• Team overview

Application deadline – 15 January 2024. If your application is successful, the Plexal team will be in touch by the 19 December with information on next steps.

 

The Middle East Cluster will be opening the New Year with an exciting session.

 

We are delighted to be expanding our relationships in the Region by establishing a formal connection with The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. 

 

We will meet Mr Faris Deeb who runs Defence & Security enterprises in Jordan and and the UAE we have the great honour of signing a Memorandum of Understanding to mark the start of an exciting new chapter for Cyber Wales in the Middle East. 

 

We will then hear from John Davies, Co-founder & Chair of Cyber Wales, who will present a talk on the evolution of the cyber threat.

 

Schedule
    •    Date: Sunday 14th January 2024
    •    Starts: 11am UK Time / 3pm UAE Time
    •    Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZWQwZTc3MGYtNDFiZS00YzFkLTgzNjItYjQ5YTgyN2U0ZDBj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2246d9fb71-a48f-4ce1-8f8c-d6e28f52a69e%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22833bb61b-b87e-4675-8f55-89cdaa39f7af%22%7d



As the largest and longest-running cyber ecosystem of its kind in the UK, a founding member of the UK Cyber Cluster Collaboration group (UKC3) in the UK, a representative body in the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) in Europe and a founding member of the GlobalEPIC ecosystem of cyber ecosystems, Cyber Wales has MoU's and Agreements to Collaborate with more than 60 cyber clusters in 45 countries worldwide. 

 

Our network of cyber professionals in Business, Academia, Government, Law Enforcement and Defence spans far and wide with the objective of bringing together practitioners, researchers and learners to share best practice and work together to enhance security and resilience in cyberspace.

 

Please join us for the first Cyber Wales cluster meeting of 2024

 

You are invited to participate in an industry-focused webinar to discuss how British businesses can access export opportunities in the Turkish market and the UK’s plans to negotiate an upgraded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Turkey. 

UK-Turkey trade relationship

• The UK and Turkey are two powerhouse economies, with a thriving bilateral trade relationship which grew by more than 30% to £23.5 billion in the year to 2022.
• Turkey presents huge opportunities for British businesses, with UK companies already exporting to its growing market of 85 million people.
• An upgraded modern FTA will enhance access for British businesses to reach this growing population into the long-term future, and could also potentially lead to cheaper goods and more choice for UK consumers.
• We aim to sign a deal that incorporates the input from all nations and regions of the United Kingdom. 

Call for Input from UK businesses

• On Thursday 2 November 2023 the Department for Business and Trade launched a call for input (CFI) on an upgraded FTA between the UK and Turkey. 

• This CFI will run for 9 weeks until 5 January 2024 and provides an opportunity for stakeholders to provide valuable feedback and highlight their priorities in these negotiations. 

• If you would like to submit a response to this CFI, please do so here:https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/trade-with-turkey-call-for-input.

Date:	Tuesday 12 December
Time:	13:00 – 14:00 (UK time)
Format:	Virtual using MS Teams Link: [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_N2IxMWJhZTctMTIxMC00YzQ1LWExNGItMGRlNDU3YmYzYmJm%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%228fa217ec-33aa-46fb-ad96-dfe68006bb86%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22136c75f0-8cbe-4df5-b9f8-3959cfdeaff1%22%7d]
Speaker:	Alex Mulchrone, Deputy Chief Negotiator for UK-Tukey FTA TBC rep from British Embassy in Turkey

We're joining forces with the Cyber Innovation Hub for our December meeting. Hosted at Tramshed Tech in Cardiff, we'll link with women across the Tech sector for a 'Festive Mixer', complete with cheese and wine (and soft drinks).

 

The event will start at 6pm with networking and refreshments, and then we'll hear from several speakers, followed by a little more networking and departing at 8pm.

 

You can book your spot here: https://ti.to/cyber-innovation-hub/women-in-cyber-tech-festive-mixer/with/general-entry

 

Can't wait to see you!

Time: Doors open for registration from 08:15

What you can expect:
1.    Keynote addresses from visionary leaders
2.    Interactive sessions and workshops
3.    Live demonstrations of cutting-edge technologies
4.    Displaying student and young professionals’ projects
5.    Embracing the spirit of Manchester by showcasing cyber innovation in the city

Register

Dod â diwydiant, y byd academaidd, darparwyr hyfforddiant a chynrychiolwyr y trydydd sector at ei gilydd i rannu arfer gorau wrth recriwtio a chefnogi gweithwyr niwroamrywiol.

Amcangyfrifir bod 1 o bob 7 o bobl yn niwroddargyfeiriol, sef mwy na 15% o weithlu'r DU. Gall niwroamrywiaeth gynnwys awtistiaeth, Anhwylder Diffyg Canolbwyntio a Gorfywiogrwydd (ADHD), dyslecsia, dyspracsia, a syndrom Tourette.

Crëwyd yr Hyb Seiber Arloesedd (CIH) i ryddhau potensial Prifddinas-Ranbarth Caerdydd, gan greu cyflenwad o gynhyrchion seiberddiogelwch newydd o safon fyd-eang, busnesau twf uchel, a thalent â sgiliau technegol. Er mwyn helpu i sicrhau bod y cyfleoedd hyn yn hygyrch i bob unigolyn yn y gymuned, bydd CIH yn lansio Rhwydwaith Niwroamrywiaeth mewn Seiber, Cymru ym mis Tachwedd 2023.

Mae gan y rhwydwaith dri phrif darged:

1. Creu rhwydwaith o gyflogwyr a chynrychiolwyr diwydiant i rannu arfer gorau ac ymdrechu i wneud pob gweithle seiber yng Nghymru yn fwy hygyrch i’r boblogaeth niwroamrywiol, gan roi hwb i geisiadau gyda’r cwmnïau hynny.

2. Defnyddio'r wybodaeth hon a chymorth arbenigol i hyfforddi cyflogwyr a sefydliadau academaidd ar sut i wneud prosesau ymgeisio, cyfweliadau a chynefino yn niwroamrywiol gyfeillgar.

3. Hyrwyddo Seiberddiogelwch fel llwybr gyrfa i'r gymuned niwroamrywiaeth, gan ddefnyddio technegau priodol.

Bydd y cyfarfod cychwynnol hwn yn cynnwys cyflwyniadau gan Awtistiaeth Cymru a’n partneriaid sy’n gyflogwyr ynghylch beth yw niwroamrywiaeth a sut y gall cyflogwyr wneud eu gweithleoedd yn fwy hygyrch i weithwyr niwroamrywiaeth.

Darperir cinio.

 

Bringing together industry, academia, training providers and third sector representatives to share best practice in recruitment and support for neurodiverse employees.

It is estimated that 1 in 7 people are neurodivergent, more than 15% of the UK workforce. Neurodiversity can include autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, dyspraxia, and Tourette syndrome.

Cyber innovation Hub (CIH) was created to unleash the potential of the Cardiff Capital Region, creating a world-class pipeline of new cyber security products, high-growth businesses, and technically-skilled talent. To help ensure these opportunities are accessible to all individuals in the community, CIH will launch the Neurodiversity in Cyber Network, Wales in November 2023.

The network has three primary targets:

1. Create a network of employers and industry representatives to share best practice and strive to make all cyber workplaces in Wales more accessible to the neurodiverse population, boosting applications with those companies.

2. Use this information and specialist support to coach employers and academic institutions on how to make application processes, interviews and on-boarding neurodiverse friendly.

3. Promote Cyber security as a career path to the neurodiversity community, using appropriate techniques.

This initial meeting will feature presentations from Autism Wales and our employer partners about what neurodiversity is and how employers can make their workplaces more accessible for ND employees.

Lunch will be provided.

By special invitation, the North Wales Cyber Security Cluster travelled, en masse, down South to run a very special session for members of the Senedd, the Welsh Assembly Government of Wales in Cardiff Bay.

 

The session, called "A Peek Behind the Ransom", was delivered to Sennedd members and sefved as a showcase for cyber capability in North Wales.

 

As part of the session, Cyber Wales member, SudoCyber, a company born in Denbighshire in North Wales, delivered a live ransomware demonstration.  Using the sandboxed capabilities of the learning platform, attendees were able to witness the damage caused by ransomware wreaking havoc on a Windows computer in real-time.

 

This scary scene, repeated multiple time with explantions about what the virus does to a computer, was followed by information on how individuals and businesses can protect themselves from ransomware attacks to stop them happening. 

 

To kick off International Trade Week Tech UK will be hosting US-Focused events including transatlantic trade discussions and networking opportunities, with an excellent line-up of speakers from both sides of the Atlantic, including DBT Minister Nigel Huddleston and ITIC CEO, Jason Oxman.

All events are taking place at the TechUK office, 10 St Bride Street, EC4A 4AD. Registration is obligatory for entrance to the premises.

The Agenda

The Atlantic Declaration - opportunities for enhanced transatlantic cooperation 6 November 2pm - 3.30pm

MVP Cluster members represented Cyber Wales at an ICT Careers Day.

 

Stanwell School, a co-educational foundation status comprehensive school and sixth form college located in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, are a high-performing and long-standing CyberFirst school in Cyber Wales ecosystem.

 

MVP Cluster Manager, Joe Wells, took point in front of a huge audience of school pupils, from all age groups, who are interested in learning more about caeers in the cyber sector.

 

The introduction to Cyber Wales and the Welsh cyber ecosystem to the students was followed by 4 workshops, run by MVP cluster members, covering a range of physical security activities for the students.

 

A good time was had by all.

 

Cybersecurity-themed seminar at the British Embassy Oslo on the 25th of October:

 

The 4-hour seminar will:

- Highlight issues regarding the threat of sabotage in the form of cyber-attacks of Norwegian critical national infrastructure (CNI) both in the air, sea and land domain

- Allow for UK government stakeholders to vouch for UK Cyber capabilities they are using and promote these to their Norwegian counterparts (TBC)

- Allow for a group of relevant UK companies to showcase their capabilities to a targeted Norwegian audience

- Share best practices and information sharing through 3-4 speaker sessions and in a panel discussion

 

Guests will include UK and Norwegian government and public officials with security and procurement roles, industry, and Norwegian CNI companies (TBC). It will be a 4,5-hour event from 08.30 - 13.00, and will include breakfast & coffee, main part, and standing lunch & networking.

 

The main objective will be for UK industry to meet with potential customers (influencers or decision makers) and to see where their capabilities can fit into future planned projects in Norway.

 

Speaking topics (TBC):

- Context and threat landscape – the war in Ukraine and increasing Norwegian energy supply to Europe

- 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage & the vulnerability of undersea infrastructure

- The threat of disruption of CNI (including: disruption of services/operations, data loss, failure of automation systems, sabotage, damage to infrastructure, equipment and machines).

- Cyber security in the Armed Forces

- Securing satellites and Satcom from cyber attacks at all parts of their value chain

- Solving the challenge of limited telecommunication systems

- General security and preparedness in the maritime domain

 

The event will be hosted by the UK Department for Business and Trade.  They are aiming for 10 UK companies to participate in the event, and are looking specifically to invite companies who can provide capabilities to support on the above. Please note, there may be a small fee for companies attending but not yet confirmed.  Companies are welcome to reach out to Laura Norris, in the Welsh Government Brussels Office,  [email protected] for further details if interested in participating.

 

Laura Norris
Head of Trade and Investment, Europe |Pennaeth Masnach a Mewnfuddsoddi, Ewrop
Welsh Government Brussels Office| Swyddfa Llywodraeth Cymru Brwsel
11 Rond-Point Schuman, 6^th Floor, Brussels 1040, BELGIUM

+32 476 706336 | [email protected] | LinkedIn | Twitter - @WalesinEurope

 

 

The South Wales Cyber Security Cluster was delighted to be given the opportunity to run their regular cluster meeting during the Wales Tech Week symposium.

 

In an unprecedented pan-Wales gathering of all the cluster leads from the 12 cyber security clusters that make up the Cyber Wales ecosystem, including representatives from the Middle East Cluster and Cyber Hiroshima.

 

Visitors to the symposium, who took time away from the exhibition floor, were treated to round-robin introductions to each of the clusters as well as talks from leading stakeholders in the Welsh cyber ecosystem including the Cyber Resilience Centre, Welsh Government and the Armed Forces cyber teams.

 

This included an announcement from Wrexham University about the impending opening of a new cyber centre to include escape room activities at the Cyber Innovation Academy, the first of its kind in North Wales.

 

A lively and enjoyable open-frame Q&A session followed that included input from international delegates to the event and cyber practitioners.

 

When: Tuesday 17th October - 14.30 - 15.30

The Women in Cyber Wales Cluster are proud to be part of 'Celebrating Welsh Women in Tech' as a headline event of Wales Tech Week.

 

The event is dedicated to recognising the achievements of Welsh women in the tech sector and will feature enlightening discussions led by influential speakers, offering invaluable insights into their journeys and experiences within the tech world.

 

It will also provide a unique opportunity for networking, fostering a sense of community and empowerment within the tech sector.

Technology Connected, the leading network for the technology industry in Wales, launched today its first ever international, hybrid tech summit. Wales Tech Week 2023 will showcase Welsh technology, its ecosystem and champion Wales as a centre of opportunity for enabling and emerging technologies and their applications for today’s business and society.

 

Wales Tech Week 2023 follows on from the successful virtual events in 2020 and 2021, where the festivals reached an audience of more than 4,500 people across 57 countries. 2023’s event will take place over three physical days and ten virtual days, and will be an interactive experience that brings together the global tech community to connect, collaborate and do business.

 

The technology industry in Wales employs more than 40,000 people in high value jobs within 3,500 companies. These companies in turn, contribute more than £8.5bn to the Welsh economy, playing a significant role in positioning Wales as a leader in change.

 

As a result, Technology Connected is delighted to announce the Welsh Government will be a key partner in Wales Tech Week 2023, promoting Wales and its technology on a global stage.

 

Vaughan Gething MS Minister for the Economy said of Wales Tech Week:

 

“We are delighted to be partnering and supporting Wales Tech Week. We think that it is vital that we continue to recognise the amazing opportunity that Wales has to offer when it comes to our technology industry and how it is enabling every sector across our nation. Wales Tech Week will explore how our businesses are making significant contributions in delivering our Programme for Government, including our priorities of healthcare, net zero, as well as the digital economic strategy and inclusion.

 

“This industry is such a crucial contributor to our economy, with world class expertise in compound semiconductors, cybersecurity and a growing presence across the fintech and creative sectors. In addition, one of the top sectors where high-growth Welsh businesses are operating is Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). As a government, we want to see more companies and investors seeing Wales as a place to take their technological next steps, harness our talents, innovation and ingenuity.”

 

Hosted at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Newport from 20 to 23 March 2023, the event will showcase Wales as a centre of expertise, experience and innovation.

 

Wales Tech Week 2023, during its two-day international summit, will see world-class speakers, global tech leaders and investors descend on the ICC, providing insights and inspiration to those attending. The event will also host exhibitions and more from innovators, entrepreneurs and the wider supporting Welsh tech industry ecosystem.

 

The third day at the ICC will be the inaugural Talent4Tech event, designed to attract the next generation of tech talent, from apprentices to graduates to returners and transitioning workers, to inspire their journeys into the tech industry.

 

Avril Lewis MBE, Managing Director for Technology Connected added:

 

“Wales Tech Week is where technology meets opportunity. It is the chance for us to shine a spotlight on our diverse and enabling Welsh tech industry, its areas of expertise and its applications. Wales offers it all when it comes to making a difference, creating change and driving technological advances.

 

As the leading network for the Welsh tech industry, we are delighted that the Welsh Government will be supporting Wales Tech Week in fusing the benefits of technology with the power of people, their interaction, exuberance, and ingenuity to build Wales’ future as a technology powerhouse.

 

Wales Tech Week has been created for individuals and businesses that are working in or developing new technologies, those interested in how technology can transform their business and those who are just ‘tech curious’, truly offering opportunity for all.”

 

More information is on the Wales Tech Week website: https://www.walestechweek.com

The CTF Cluster had a fantastic time delivering a marathon, 3-day long Capture the Flag (CTF) event during the Wales Tech Week symposium at the International Convention Center in Newport.

 

The CTF was open to all attendees of the event.  Laptops were set up on work-benches by the award-winning SudoCyber team and attendees were invited to demonstrate their cyber knowledge and skill in a 15 minute 'sprint' competition. 

 

Competitors had to tackle a series of cyber challenges, running in safe, sandboxed virtual machines and successfully achieve the sort of tasks normally carried out by hackers and malicious actors in cyberspace.  Each task achieved won the participant a 'flag'.

 

The person who won the most flags, regardless of how many flags they attempted and failed, during the 3-day event was the overall Red Team winner.

The person who achieved the highest 'success rate', by succeeding at the highest percentage of flags they attempted, was the overall Blue Team winner.

 

Avril Lewis MBE, the Managing Director of 'Technology Connected', the organisers of the Wales Tech Week event alongside Marc Del-Valle, the CEO of SudoCyber and the North Wales Cyber Security Cluster lead were delighted to congratulate the red and blue team winners who each walked away with a limited edition trophy made from engraved slate from North Wales.

 

The Welsh Business Show Swansea 2023 will mark the 27th Welsh Business Show. Swansea was the second location for the shows to launch back in 2013 and has grown to be the largest of the Welsh Business Shows with 90 exhibitors and 700 visitors.

 

Held in the impressive Swansea.com stadium, the exhibition room is expansive and also holds the line-up of informative seminars through the day – keeping the vibrant buzz of the show within the room. The show is the finale of the annual Welsh Business shows and benefits from the traction from the previous shows.

 

Visit Cyber wales at stand 46

 

Register now for free exhibition entry, networking and seminars

On 5 October 2023, the ECSO Cyber Investor Days will take place at the HSD Campus in The Hague, the Netherlands. The most promising European cybersecurity start-ups and scale-ups will take stage and have the unique opportunity to pitch their innovative cybersecurity solutions and meet with leading investors and corporates from around Europe. 

 

Ambitions to pitch on a European stage?

Are you a start-up or scale-up interested in pitching your solution on a European stage? Find all details and the application form here. Once you have downloaded and filled out the application, you can upload it together with your pitch deck through the registration link. The selection committee will finally select European start/scale-ups to pitch during the ECSO Cyber Investor Days on 5 October in The Hague. 

 

 

Cybersecurity investors, integrators and other cybersecurity enthusiasts register here!

Are you an investor, industry expert or other cybersecurity enthusiast and interested in joining the ECSO Cyber Investor Days as an attendee? The registration for attendance of the event is opening soon. Please note that definitive attendance is subject to official confirmation after registration. 

 

 

Programme

To be published soon.

 

Brochure

  

The Cyber Investor Days are organised by European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO), City of the Hague, KPN Ventures, TIIN Capital, InnovationQuarter, and Security Delta (HSD). 

 

This edition of the ECSO Cyber Investor Days will take place on 5 October, during the Cyber Security Week. This week will be all about cyber security in The Hague, and includes the ONE Conference. ONE Conference is the Netherlands’ leading international cybersecurity event which will be held at the World Forum The Hague. It is a unique opportunity to attend these two cybersecurity events with leading content, renowned speakers and some of Europe’s most exciting cybersecurity start-ups and scale-ups. 

 

 

On October 03rd-04th, 2023, Cybertech Europe will return to La Nuvola Convention Center in Rome to take the main stage and discuss our new, multi-faceted world.

The Cybertech Europe conference and exhibition will feature the latest innovative solutions from dozens of companies and top-notch speakers including senior government officials, C-level executives, and industry trailblazers from Europe and around the world.

 

The UK’s Department for Business and Trade in Italy are in touch with the organisers and are happy to facilitate with contacts.  They are also looking to support with a number of activities including:

 

• Cybertech Reception hosted by the British Embassy at the Ambassador’s Residence in Rome in collaboration with Leonardo. Possibly on 3rd October evening.
• A dedicated brochure containing information on participating companies that could be circulated among Italian Stakeholders and participants to facilitate 1-to-1 meetings and exchange of information pre/ post - event
• On site assistance during the event for additional meetings, scouting and overall support of companies based on numbers and aims.

 

For more information or to book your place visit: https://italy.cybertechconference.com/ 

International Cyber Expo is back, and it's bigger, bolder, and more exciting than ever before! Get ready to immerse yourself in the latest innovations, cutting-edge technologies, and captivating experiences that await you 26 -27 September 2023 at Olympia London.

With over 175 exhibitors showcasing their groundbreaking solutions, this year's expo promises to be an unparalleled gathering of industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts. Discover the future of cybersecurity and witness firsthand the latest advancements that are shaping our digital world.

Visit the UKC3 stand in the Government Zone for a great networking opportunity and discover the latest projects and plans for the future. 

The MVP Cluster joined forces with members of the South Wales Cyber Security Cluster to visit the National Cyber Security Academy in Newport.

 

The session provided an opportunity for MVP Cluster members to integrate with the oldest and longest standing cyber clusyer in the UK.  At the same time,the new cohort of National Academy were treated to a series of presentations as part of their Induction Week.

 

Cyber Wales provided an overview of the industry from perspectives of the cyber communites of Business, Government, Law Enforcement, Defence and Academia.  The MVP Cluster team welcomed the cohort with talks by recently graduated cyber students who have achieved jobs in the cyber communites.

 

Cyber Wales are collaborating with Technocamps, Institute of Coding in Wales and the Computer Science Department at Swansea University this September to bring you a combined cluster meeting general information about Cyber Security activities at Swansea University.

When: Tuesday 19th September 2023: 09.30 - 16.00

Where: Swansea University Singleton Campus, CoSMOS, Margam Building, 2^nd Floor. SA2 8PP

The poster Fair will be in the Wallace building which is next door to Margam. The Margam building is Nr 9.4 on the campus map: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/media/SingletonCampusMap.pdf

What's On: 

Cluster meeting:

• 9.30am - 10.00am                  Arrival with Coffees/teas
• 10.00am – 10.10am               Introduction by CyberWales
• 10.10am - 10.40am                CyberFirst  - Holly-Marie Lidbury and Joanne Ralph
• 10.40am – 11.20am               Institute of Coding in Wales  - Casey Hopkins & Technocamps – Luke Clement
• 11.20am – 11.30am               DA Graduate Micah Dougall from Admiral
• 11.30am – 12.00pm               Cyber Security education at Swansea University – Bertie Müller

Afternoon Session:

• 12.00pm – 13.30pm               Lunch, Poster Fair (MSc projects) and networking – Welcome by Markus Roggenbach
• 13.30pm – 14.30pm               Academic activities in the Cybersecurity group at Swansea – Research (Markus Roggenbach) & Teaching (Bertie Müller)
• 14.30pm – 15.00pm               Coffee/teas and Networking
• 15.00pm – 16.00pm               Advisory panel and Feedback on the MSc programme in Cyber Security – Markus Roggenbach & Bertie Müller

We look forward to welcoming you there, if you have any questions please feel free to get in touch

Entry:  Book your attendance here for FREE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-wales-cluster-meeting-at-swansea-university-tickets-712963662507?aff=oddtdtcreator

Parking:  https://www.swansea.ac.uk/the-university/location/visitor-parking/ (The Recreation Ground or The Pub on the Pond)

 

On 18 September from 9.30am,  the CyBOK (Cyber Security Body of Knowledge) project is holding an external showcase event in collaboration with the UK Cyber Security Council. This in-person event at sbarc|spark in Cardiff will provide an opportunity to find out more about:

• How CyBOK is evolving
• CyBOK-funded projects
• An update from the UK Cyber Security Council and specialisms
  and more!

A more detailed agenda of the event will be available shortly

Registration to attend is now open 

The Cyber Scheme, in partnership with IASME will be holding assessments on the 12th September 2023 for experts to become a Cyber Advisor.

 

Sessions:

• 9am - 1pm : 2 vacancies available
• 1.45pm - 5.45pm : 3 vacancies available

 

How to become a Cyber Advisor

What is the assessment process?

The Cyber Scheme has been licensed as an Assessment Provider by IASME, who are operating the scheme on behalf of the NCSC. NCSC accredited Cyber Advisors will have to pass our assessment. This measures your:

• Knowledge and understanding of the Cyber Essentials’ technical controls
• Competence in providing practical, hands-on support
• Ability to understand and work with small and medium sized organisations.

The assessment process is made up of three elements: multiple choice test; questions requiring short form written answers and a face-to-face discussion with an assessor.

The assessment tests your knowledge of the Cyber Essentials Standard and the practical skills required to implement any recommendations made to organisations who wish to meet the Standard. 

To become a Cyber Advisor, you will need to:

• Pass this assessment, at which point you will be issued with a Certificate of Competence in Cyber Essentials Implementation
• You will then need to provide IASME with that evidence here.
• Once that is submitted, you will be required to sit an online induction training course with IASME, which will take you through the essential elements of the scheme and be followed by a simple test of understanding.

Once a candidate has successfully completed these steps, the company they work for can become an NCSC Assured Service Provider (ASP).

Please note, all Cyber Advisors (Cyber Essentials) must be based in the UK or Crown Dependencies.

Find out more about the Cyber Advisor Scheme on our Opportunities Page

 

Book your Cyber Advisor (Cyber Essentials Implementation) £600 +VAT

The Cyber Scheme is accredited by NCSC to  undertake and assess exams for the Cyber Advisor scheme in partnership with IASME.

There are two exam sessions per day – please choose a morning OR afternoon session for your exam, which will take approximately 3.5 hours. Please fill in all fields and choose your exam and date using the calendar. Once a booking is made you will receive a booking confirmation and joining instructions.

An invoice will be emailed approx. 30 days prior to your exam date. Payment can be through bank transfer, or, if preferred, you will be able to pay by credit card or Apple Pay when your booking is confirmed, or upon receipt of invoice. All exams need to be paid in full prior to attending an exam.

 Book your place here

 

 

DSEI connects governments, national armed forces, industry thought leaders and the entire defence & security supply chain on a global scale. With a range of valuable opportunities for networking, a platform for business, access to relevant content & live-action demonstrations, the DSEI community can strengthen relationships, share knowledge and engage in the latest capabilities across the exhibition’s Aerospace, Land, Naval, Security & Joint Zones.

 

DSEI's Land Zone is the largest and fastest growing zone featuring the latest in weapons, ammunitions and equipment. Supported by the British Army, the Land Zone is a key platform to see first-hand the latest developments and innovations from international exhibitors.

 

The Naval Zone at DSEI is an interactive showcase of the latest vessels and technology. Whether you're a buyer, procurement manager, R&D or looking to penetrate the naval market, The Naval Zone is the place to do business.

 

The Aerospace Zone has a capability area that services the entire aerospace supply chain. The Zone will have a crucial focus on FCAS and the Combat Air Strategy, combining manned, unmanned and space capability, with the Space Hub.

 

The Joint Zone features the latest products and innovations servicing the whole Defence and Security Community.

 

The Security Zone at DSEI is a showcase of security equipment, technologies, strategies and systems to counter priority threats, such as cyber attacks as well as border, infrastructure, crowd and crisis security.

 

Pavilions showcase a country’s top industry, creating opportunities for countries to grow their reputation and presence in the defence and security sectors.

 

Make DSEI 2023 your platform for demonstrating capabilities and innovations that have the potential to meet future integrated defence requirements.

North Wales Cyber Security Cluster and MSparc were joined by the Cyber Innovation Hub, the innovation focused Cyber Cluster from South East Wales to run a Digital Day at the Welsh Givernment offices in London.

 

Digital Day

Showcasing companies, projects and innovation with Digital at their heart.  

 

Format: An expo with talks on key topics held at the Welsh Government Office in Westminster.  

 

Audience:People and businesses who want to hear about good practice, projects and businesses that innovate in digital in Wales. The event will be suitable for businesses, civil servants and anyone interested in hearing about innovation in Wales

 

The day will consist of 4 themed talk and panel sessions alongside and all-day Expo showcasing Welsh Digital Technology. 

• 09:45 – Refreshments and Registration
• 10:00 – Welcome and Keynote; Glyn Jones, Chief Digital Officer, Welsh Government
• 10:20 – Session 1: Leveraging Data – Data Science, AI and OR 

• Making better decisions based on data. 
• The opportunities and challenges of AI. 

• 11:20 – Session 2: Cybersecurity for Resilience and Innovation; Matthew Turner, Cyber Innovation Hub

• 12:00 – Lunch and Networking 
• 13:00 – Session 3: A Connectivity Enabled Economy Kiki Rees-Stavros, SMART Towns Wales Manager

• SMART Cities and Towns
• Tourism, agriculture, natural resource management, IoT and 5G 

• 14:00 – Session 4: Creative, Language and Learning Technology; Paul Osbaldeston, Digital Lead, Creative Wales

• Exportable digital goods to the rest of the UK and beyond. 
• 14:40 Wales Tech Week; An invitation by Avril Lewis, Technology Connected

• 15:00 – Close. 

 

Cyber Hiroshima members travelled to the capital, Tokyo, to deliver a showcase event at the British Ambassador's Residence at the British Embassy in Tokyo.

 

The delegation, joined by Cyber Wales representatives from the South Wales Cyber Security Cluster and the North Wales Cyber Security Cluster, presented to industry representatives and government officials and and discussed the growing threat of cyber crime.

 

During the visit members delivered demonstrations and overviews of capabilities available within the Cyber Wales ecosystem.

 

Discussions also included exploration of opportunities for collaboration between Wales and Japan under the new UK-Japan Hiroshima Accords.

 

Cyber Defense Group from Wales Opens Japan Branch in Hiroshima

 

Cyber Hiroshima, the Japanese branch of the Welsh cyber defense group Cyber Wales, held a kickoff seminar on Thursday at a hotel in Hiroshima City. British experts gave presentations on the current state of cyber defense and how to protect against attacks. They also introduced Cyber Hiroshima's educational tools and programs.

 

About 50 people from the Hiroshima Prefectural Police and cyber defense companies attended the seminar to learn about the latest cyber defense techniques.

 

In his opening remarks, Cyber Hiroshima co-president Yasushi Nagasaka, the president of Hiroshima Institute of Technology, noted that cyber attacks are becoming increasingly frequent. He said that Cyber Hiroshima is committed to "raising awareness of cyber security and developing human resources, so that people can understand how to protect themselves from cyber attacks."

 

Helen Smith, the chief of mission at the British Embassy in Japan, also spoke at the event. She said that the United Kingdom and Japan share values and "want to be the closest partners in cyber security."

 

Richard Cymru, a representative of the Welsh government, also attended the seminar. He said that he believes Cyber Wales and Cyber Hiroshima can achieve great things by working together.

 

In the keynote address, Cyber Wales CEO John Davies spoke about "What is a Cyber Threat?" He gave examples of cybercrime prevention initiatives being implemented across the UK.

 

Cyber Hiroshima was founded to raise awareness of cyber security and develop human resources in regional areas of Japan. The organization plans to hold educational events and develop educational content.

 

OT Cluster Managers, Marie Caruso and Jules Farrow-Lesnianski, hosted a virtual OT Cluster meeting to discuss up and coming challenges faced when trying to secure OT systems.

Specialist guest speakers including:

• Stefanos Evripidou - University College London
• Matthew Lloyd Davies - Pluralsight
• Gary Miles - Arcanum Cyber Security

 

Shared their insights in an interactive session packed full of helpful advice and a great Q&A open forum session.

 

The Theme of this Webinar is to bring together experts from Cyber Industry and Academia and law enforcement to discuss current and emerging Cyber Security Challenges.

 

Schedule

• Date: 15th August 2023
• Starts: 12:00 pm UK Local Time
• Ends: 1:30 pm UK Local Time

Program
As one of the UK largest Cyber Ecosystems, our network of cyber professionals spans far and wide with the objective to bring our connections, alongside the experts, closer to you. Join in as we link Academics and industry experts to discuss the most prominent cyber security challenges currently being faced by businesses, governments and the everyday individuals coving topics including business resilience, IoT and diversity and talent within the profession. Our webinar provides the opportunity to engage in real-time with our guest speakers to play a part in the conversation, prepare to be fully immersed in discussion bursting with informed perspectives and eye-opening insights. The future of the security of cyberspace is dependent on future generations who can operate safely and securely in online environments and young people who are inspired to contribute to cybersecurity as a lifelong career.

Synopsis
Webinars will focus on:

• How cybersecurity awareness or digital literacy campaigns can both increase online safety and attract students to technology and cybersecurity-related careers
• Approaches for introducing cybersecurity into educational curriculum, as focused courses, or as programs of study in Career Technical Education
• Supporting “Opportunity Youth” to explore cybersecurity as an area of study or careers
• The Cyber Threat Landscape - to better understand what we are up against
• Measuring Cyber Risk Posture - using Best Practice Frameworks
• Implementing Cyber Protection - with leading edge Systems & Technologies
• Building Cyber Awareness - by developing a cyber secure culture These sessions are designed for people leading projects to transition back to business as usual and are particularly suitable for change managers, heads of operations, heads of HR, chief information security officers, legal counsels and data protection officers
• Why Cyber Security Career Path matters
• Cyber Security Financial Crimes

Examine the rationale for past and present education, training, and workforce approaches and apply critical analysis to future solutions. Many organizations are rethinking past practices and seeking to “stimulate innovation” as they transition to online learning and improvised work arrangements. This webinar will explore how to turn the lessons learned into systemic changes to improve cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development for the future. Join one of these webinar sessions presented by Cyber Wales aimed at schools and educational organizations and discover how cyber-attacks and ransomware are being used to target them

Our Guest Speakers 

 

• Sheikh Saeed, Dubai Police
• Mr John Davies MBE, Co-Founder and Chairman, Cyber Wales
• Mr Jason Davies, Board of Director, Cyber Wales
• Moderator Faheem Azhar, Board of Director & International Advisor of Cyber Wales

We will aim to do a Q&A Session at the end of the talks and we request all our audience to actively involved and participate and feel free to ask the relevant questions

Google Meet Invite Link to the Virtual Event:

 

 

 

Clusters from the Cyber Wales ecosystem gathered in Newport to host visitors from Japan.

 

Izumi Wakugawa, a new member of the Political Section of the British Embassy in Tokyo, made time to come to speak with members of Cyber Wales to better understand the nature of the ecosystem and the extent of it very close ties to the cybersecurity community in Japan.  As a new member of the UK Government's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in Japan Izumi was looking forward to meeting as many people as possible.

 

Richard Koizumi, a new member of the Welsh Government's International Trade team in Japan, also came to visit to at the same time prior to taking over as the new desk officer for Welsh Government in Tokyo.

 

Cluster leads from the South Wales Cyber Security Cluster, the North Wales Cyber Security Cluster, the Middle East Cluster, the Women in Cyber Wales Cluster and the Capture the Flag (CTF) Cluster all gathered to provide an overview of the Welsh Cyber ecosystem and explain some of the activities and intiatives they are working on.

 

Detective Superintendent Martin R Peters MA CISMP MCIIS PIP3SIO, National Police Chiefs' Council Deputy Programme Lead for National Cyber Crime, also came from London to present the UK National Cyber programmes that are being run by Welsh cyber companies.  The Cyber Essentials Scheme, the SudoCyber gamified online cyber learning platform used to teach the UK Police cyber crime teams, and the Police Cyber Alarm programme are all solutions that have been developed and are being run by Welsh companies.  DS Peters explained that the UK police are particularly keen to export the Police Cyber Alarm programme to other police forces around the world.

 

The 2-day visit also included visit to a cardiff-based cyber security service provider, ITSUS Consulting Ltd, who are a supplier of expert secure networ services to the Defence sector. 

 

The visit was also a fantastic opportunity to chat with Izumi and Richard and hear about the resurgent cyber security sector in Japan.  The G7 Summit, held in Hiroshima in May, which resulted in the UK-Japan Hiroshima Accords both had cyber challenges and initiatives on their agendas and the discussions around skills development, improving diversity and enabling a whole of society approach to cyber were in-depth and fascinating.

 

Massive thank you to everyone who joined us! 

 

The Welsh Business show Carmarthenshire will be back again in 2023 to mark its 26th show.

 

The Cyber Wales Team will be at the event, ready and willing to chat with anyone who would like to learn more about the amazing cyber ecosystem in Wales, the largest of its kind in the UK and one of the largest in Europe.  Relationships with cyber ecosystems in 60 countries and free trade opportunities in North America, The UAE and Japan, provide access to global cyber expertise as well as international business opportunities.

 

Come and meet the team and find out more about careers in cyber.

 

The Welsh Business shows expanded to Carmarthenshire in 2017 and its become the biggest business show in West Wales with over 70 Exhibitors and hundreds of visitors attending the one day event.

 

The show is being held at the Parc Y Scarlets Stadium and will bring businesses from all over Wales for a day of networking, connecting, and learning from the informative seminars delivered by UK experts.

 

Please join us for the launch of COPRNET!

 

COPRNET, or the Cybercrime & Online Harms PRactitioner NETwork is a pan-Wales network for practitioners and researchers across law enforcement, public, private and third sectors, with a shared interest in supporting individuals and small organisations who experienced, or are at risk of, online crime or harm.

 

Aims

• To bring together professionals with a shared interest in supporting individuals and small organisations who experienced online crime or harm.
• To provide a space for members to meaningfully connect with each other and thus enable peer support.
• To enable knowledge exchange and collaboration across sectors and disciplines.
• To enable members to expand their networks nationally and internationally.

 

COPRNET fosters a non-hierarchical, diverse and a welcoming space. It will provide a space where discussion is constructive, non-adversarial and aims to help each other improve understandings and practices. We want members to feel welcome and able to share their views and experiences.

 

Who Can Join

Professionals across the public, private and third sectors, with an interest in supporting individuals and small organisations who experienced, or are at risk of, online crime or harms. While this network has a Wales-focus, we welcome all who share our aims and ethos.

The (hybrid) launch event will take place at Swansea University on Thursday 29 June 2023, 11:00-14:00. Register here.

If you are unable to join the event in person or via Zoom, you can still join the network, please complete this brief Expression of Interest form.

 

What Professionals Say

“I think that the element of networking is very important. The fact that, for example, even if I had a background on computer science, I wouldn't know everything about everything. So, to be able to be part of a broader organisation, to have other analysts that do the same work as I do, for example, a select group where you can share your thoughts and say look this is happening right now - can some, as somebody deal with this situation? Can somebody help me?” (Third Sector Practitioner)

“I think there's so much hard work going on, but we tend to work in isolation, don't we? And I'm always amazed about you know just through today you know the work that other people do and the areas they're working in, and I think, well, I've learned so much already. I suppose it's trying to maintain that sort of link, isn't it beyond where we are now so that we can use it on a day-to-day basis if we need to sort of seek out or find out who the right person is to approach.” (Law Enforcement Practitioner)

“It's so much nicer when you've got a name, isn't it? You've got somebody’s name and a face to go to, and you can just pick up the phone and say I'm not sure about this. You know, but rather than Googling things and finding out, it's so nice when you've got those contacts on tap, sort of thing, isn't it?” (Third Sector Practitioner)

 

Questions?

Please email the team at [email protected]

 

Thank you very much,

Swansea Cyber Clinic & Partners

 

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Annwyl gydweithwyr,

 

Ymunwch â ni ar gyfer lansiad COPRNET!

 

Mae COPRNET, sef Rhwydwaith Ymarferwyr Seiberdroseddu a Niwed Ar-lein, yn rhwydwaith dros Gymru gyfan i ymarferwyr ac ymchwilwyr ym meysydd gorfodi'r gyfraith, y sectorau cyhoeddus a phreifat a'r trydydd sector sy'n rhannu diddordeb mewn cefnogi unigolion a sefydliadau bach sydd wedi profi troseddu neu niwed ar-lein neu sydd mewn perygl o hynny.

 

Nodau

• Dod â gweithwyr proffesiynol at ei gilydd sy'n rhannu diddordeb mewn cefnogi unigolion a sefydliadau bach sydd wedi profi troseddu neu niwed ar-lein.
• Darparu lle i aelodau gysylltu'n ystyrlon â'i gilydd a thrwy hynny alluogi cymorth i gymheiriaid.
• Galluogi cyfnewid gwybodaeth a chydweithio ar draws sectorau a disgyblaethau.
• Galluogi aelodau i ehangu eu rhwydweithiau yn genedlaethol ac yn rhyngwladol.

Mae COPR yn meithrin lle amrywiol a chroesawgar nad yw'n hierarchaidd. Bydd yn darparu man lle mae trafodaeth yn adeiladol, nad yw'n wrthwynebol, a'i nod fydd helpu ei gilydd i wella dealltwriaeth ac arferion. Rydym am i aelodau deimlo bod croeso iddynt a'u bod yn gallu rhannu eu safbwyntiau a'u profiadau.

 

Pwy All Ymuno

Gweithwyr proffesiynol ar draws y sector cyhoeddus, y sector preifat a'r trydydd sector, sydd â diddordeb mewn cefnogi unigolion a sefydliadau bach sydd wedi profi troseddau neu niwed ar-lein, neu sydd mewn perygl o hynny. Er bod gan y rhwydwaith hwn ffocws ar Gymru, rydym yn croesawu pawb sy'n rhannu ein nodau a'n hethos.

Bydd y digwyddiad lansio (hybrid) yn cael ei gynnal ym Mhrifysgol Abertawe ddydd Iau 29 Mehefin 2023, 11:00-14:00. Cofrestrwch yma.

Os na allwch ymuno â'r digwyddiad yn bersonol neu drwy Zoom, gallwch ymuno â'r rhwydwaith o hyd, cwblhewch y ffurflen Mynegiant o Ddiddordeb fer hon.

 

Beth ddywed gweithwyr proffesiynol

"Rydw i'n meddwl bod yr elfen o rwydweithio yn bwysig iawn.  Y ffaith, er enghraifft, hyd yn oed pe bai gen i gefndir mewn cyfrifiadureg, fyddwn i ddim yn gwybod popeth am bopeth.  Felly, i allu bod yn rhan o sefydliad ehangach, i gael dadansoddwyr eraill sy'n gwneud yr un gwaith â mi, er enghraifft, grŵp dethol lle gallwch chi rannu'ch meddyliau a dweud, edrychwch, mae hyn yn digwydd ar hyn o bryd - all rhywun ddelio â'r sefyllfa hon? All rhywun fy helpu?" (Ymarferydd Trydydd Sector)

"Rydw i'n meddwl bod cymaint o waith caled ar waith, ond rydyn ni'n tueddu i weithio ar ein pennau ein hunain, ond ydyn ni? Ac rydw i bob amser yn rhyfeddu at y gwaith mae pobl eraill yn ei wneud a'r meysydd maen nhw'n gweithio ynddynt, ac rydw i'n credu fy mod i eisoes wedi dysgu cymaint. Mae'n debyg ei fod yn ceisio cynnal y math hwnnw o gysylltiad, ond ydy, y tu hwnt i le rydyn ni nawr, er mwyn i ni ei ddefnyddio o ddydd i ddydd os oes angen i ni chwilio am, neu ddarganfod, pwy yw'r person cywir i fynd ato. " (Ymarferydd Gorfodi'r Gyfraith)

"Mae'n llawer gwell pan fydd gennych chi enw, ond yw hi? Mae gennych chi enw rhywun ac wyneb rydych chi'n ei adnabod, a gallwch chi godi'r ffôn a dweud dydw i ddim yn siŵr am hyn. Yn hytrach na chwilio am bethau drwy Google a'u darganfod, mae mor braf pan fydd gennych y cysylltiadau hynny wrth law, ond ydy?

 

Cwestiynau?

Anfonwch e-bost at y tîm yn [email protected]

 

Diolch yn fawr iawn,

Clinig Seiber Abertawe a Phartneriaid

The South Wales Cyber Security Cluster are delighted to be running our June cluster meeting in partnership with the new Cyber Innovation Hub.

 

Those of you with an eye on the Cyber Wales website will have a seen a Call to Action from the Hub to respond to a Skills Survey that is seeking the opinions of employers as well as employees to see if we can better "join the dots" and bring on, or bring in, some fresh talent (see details of the Surveys below).

 

The Hub is a Welsh Government funded partnership between Thales, Airbus, Cardiff University and the University of South Wales (see details of the Hub below).

 

USW are leading on the Hub's Skills agenda so it is very apt that we are running this meeting at their Newport Campus.

 

Sharan Johnstone, Head of Cyber at USW, has completed an initial tranche of surveys and written up the results, which makes for a very interesting and thought-provoking slide deck which begs for discussion and debate.

 

Come along at our usual time of 2pm-to-4pm on our usual day of 3rd Tuesday-of-the-month to see what some of your colleagues have said in their surveys, offer your opinion and find out more about the longer term plans of this newest addition to our amazing Welsh cyber ecosystem.

 

We look forward to seeing you all there.

 

The Cyber Wales Team

 

 

Recruiter and Employer Survey

Do you find it hard to recruit people with cyber security skills?

Would you like to train your staff to be more cyber aware?

The Cyber Innovation Hub is here to help. Funded by Welsh Government and the Cardiff Capital Region, the Cyber Innovation Hub aims to transform South Wales into a leading cyber security cluster by 2030.

We are on a mission to upskill 1,500 people with a range of Cyber Security training that will address the identified cyber skills gap, by 2030.

We are seeking your help and feedback on how the cyber skills gap that is impacting your organisation, which will inform the portfolio of courses that we design and offer, to help close the gap and upskill your workforce.

Please join us on this transformation by completing the following short survey - Recruiter and Employer Survey (English):https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/DZGHVMJ

 

The Employee Survey

What are your career aspirations?

Are you a graduate who might be interested in a career in cyber security?

Are you in a cyber/technical role and would like to upskill?

Are you interested in cyber as a potential career move?

Funded by Welsh Government and the Cardiff Capital Region, the Cyber Innovation Hub aims to transform South Wales into a leading cyber security cluster by 2023.

We are on a mission to upskill 1,500 people with a range of Cyber Security training that will address the identified cyber skills gap, by 2030.

We are seeking your help and feedback to help shape the portfolio of courses that we design and offer, to help close the cyber skills gap and provide upskilling and reskilling opportunities for people in the region.

Please join us on this transformation by completing the following short survey - Job Market Applicants Survey (English): https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/P9SFMYY

 

What is the Cyber Innovstion Hub?

 

This is what the Cardiff Capital Region has to say about their cybersecurity cluster...

 

Wales has a thriving cybersecurity sector which is growing an international reputation based on externally validated evidence – an internationally recognised mix of cybersecurity-focussed big business, a critical mass of small enterprise and GCHQ-recognised academic excellence – promoted by Welsh Government strategy.

 

Thales and Airbus have laid significant roots in cybersecurity innovation and are heavily engaged with public sector activities. Thales’ National Digital Exploitation Centre in Ebbw Vale and Airbus’ CyberLab in Newport represent £28m of investment in cybersecurity innovation in partnership with Welsh Government, Cardiff University and University of South Wales.

 

We have two Universities – Cardiff and USW that are recognised by the National Cyber Security Centre (part of GCHQ) as Academic Centres of Excellence in either research or teaching. Their work underpins ground-breaking research that has seeded spinouts and SME’s and been translated into larger businesses. This creates a strong, sustainable supply chain in Wales, recognised and valued by its businesses. Having these ingredients makes us a nationally excellent cybersecurity ecosystem.

 

The Cyber Innovation Hub will provide the catalyst to significantly increase the number of cyber security businesses in the region and in so doing, attract further private investment and enhance our cybersecurity skills and talent pool.

 

The Hub will bring together market-driven cybersecurity challenges (via partners including Airbus, Thales, BT), the GCHQ-recognised research and skills excellence at Cardiff University and USW, and the Alacrity Foundation’s experience of cultivating successful start-ups.

 

With innovations being tested against real, controlled cybersecurity attacks on a world-class “digital twin” infrastructure; and a unique set of cybersecurity reskilling courses – the CCR cybersecurity cluster will become a focal point for Cybersecurity businesses and investment both locally and internationally.

Cybersecurity Collaboration Workshop with Legal Innovation Lab Wales

 

Fancy a trip to the new ‘Digital Technium’ at Swansea University?

 

The original technium was built in 2003 but has now been updated, upgraded and then joined to one of the oldest buildings on the campus – the Grade II Listed Fulton House – in a new-meets-old melding.

 

The South Wales Cyber Security Cluster will be joining the Legal Innovation Lab Wales for an afternoon of brainstorming the obstacles and opportunities in LegalTech.

 

Come and meet cybersecurity researchers and a range of key stakeholders to discuss pressing cybersecurity challenges and priorities, and maybe even develop some new collaborative projects and initiatives.

 

If you work in cyber in the legal sector or if you provide cyber products and services to legal firms, then come along to this special one-off workshop and explore opportunities with the Swansea University team.

 

See you all there.

 

 

Part of a Two-Day Event

This session is actually part of a two-day showcase event so, if you fancy immersing yourself in a recap of all the good work the University have been doing then please register at the same link.

Based at Swansea University’s Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law, Legal Innovation Lab Wales has, since its inception in 2020, been working to accelerate advancements in the legal industry and invigorate growth in Legal Tech in Wales and beyond.

Part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund, Welsh Government and Swansea University, the Lab has worked in collaboration with many organisations across the legal, public and third sector to support the growth and sustainability of a vibrant economy to improve access to justice for all.

Legal Innovation Lab Wales has accomplished so much over the years through:-

• The LegalTech & Commercial Law Master’s Programme;
• The Cyber Threats Research Centre (CyTReC); and
• The Swansea Law Clinic

With the Lab’s WEFO funding period now drawing to a close, we would love for you to join us to celebrate all the great achievements of the Lab and it’s supported projects!

 

Day 1: Panels and Exhibition Day

 

09:30 - Registration and refreshments

10:00 – Welcome from morning Chair, LILW Lead Academic, Stefano Barazza

10:15 – Panel One: LegalTech

Hear from the Lab’s research team about our achievements in legal innovation, with guest industry panel members, and be the first to see the launch of our new LegalTech video explainers.

11:15 – Panel Two: Swansea Law Clinic

Hear first-hand from Swansea Law Clinic about the support provided to the local community and the opportunities the clinic provides, with an opportunity to explore the clinic facilities.

12:00 – Exhibition and networking lunch

An chance to discover the Lab facilities whilst visiting a number of our Lab exhibition stands, giving you a great opportunity to talk with members of our projects about their work, research and future plans all whilst enjoying your lunch and making new connections.

13:30 – Welcome back from the Director of CYTREC, Prof. Stuart Macdonald

13:35 - Panel Three: Tech Solutions

Learn about some of the work that the Lab’s Software Development team have done to help combat a variety of different threats, as well as some of their future projects:

Project DRAGON-S (Developing Resistance Against Grooming Online – Spot and Shield) with Project Director: Prof. Nuria Lorenzo-Dus.

Project DRAGON-s is using expertise in linguistics, artificial intelligence, criminology, public policy and psychology – and working with partners from around the world including child protection NGOs, policy makers and law enforcement agencies – to develop ethically responsible tools to protect children from online grooming.

My Journey with Dr Gemma Morgan.

Hear unique insights into the development of the web-based, My Journey app, and the challenges and opportunities of developing digital technologies to reduce reoffending and support positive outcomes.

TRUE project with Prof. Yvonne McDermott Rees

Trust in User-generated Evidence (TRUE): Analysing the Impact of Deepfakes and Synthetic Media on Accountability Processes for Mass Human Rights Violations.

StreetSnap: Combatting Visual Representations of Hate, with Dr Lella Nouri

StreetSnap revolutionises the capture of hate visuals by frontline practitioners. Hear more about the development of the web-based, StreetSnap app which will inform community interventions across Wales and simplify communication across partner organisations working in this space.

14:45 - Break

15:00 – Panel Four: Tackling Online Harms

Join CYTREC members for a panel discussion on cyber threats and online harms, an overview of current challenges, regulatory responses and future opportunities.

Chair: Prof Maura Conway

Panellists include;

Dr Sara Correia-Hopkins, Lecturer in Cyber Threats

Dr Kamil Yilmaz, Postdoctoral Research Officer, CYTREC

Dr Kris Stoddart, Associate Professor in Cyber Threats, Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy

Sean McCafferty, On secondment to CYTREC from Tech Against Terrorism

16:00 – Thank you, refreshments and networking

16:30 – Close

 

Day 2: Workshop Day

This second day offers the opportunity to attend a number of practical workshop sessions hosted by Lab team.

Welcome and refreshments on day 2 will begin at 09:30am and sessions will run throughout the day from 10:00am until 15:00, with networking lunch provided.

 

9:30am – Welcome and refreshments

10:00 – Workshop 1: How to create a GPT-powered chatbot for lawyers

An interactive workshop demonstrating the creation of a GPT-based chatbot that can answer queries on legal documents and legislation

11:00 – Workshop 2: Working with Software Developers

Spend some time with our Software team to understand how innovation can support and enhance your work, bring along your ideas and discuss potential routes to developing new solutions

12:00 – Lunch and networking

13:00 – Workshop 3: Cybersecurity Collaboration Workshop

Join cybersecurity researchers and a range of key stakeholders to discuss pressing cybersecurity challenges and priorities, and develop collaborative projects and initiatives

15:00 – Close

 

Digwyddiad Arddangos Labordy Arloesi Cyfreithiol Cymru  

Ymunwch â ni i ddathlu cyflawniadau'r Labordy drwy’r cyfnod ariannu gan WEFO ac archwiliwch gyfleoedd ar gyfer arloesi yn y dyfodol.

Wedi’i leoli yn Ysgol y Gyfraith Hillary Rodham Clinton Prifysgol Abertawe, mae Labordy Arloesi Cyfreithiol Cymru, a sefydlwyd yn 2020, wedi bod yn gweithio i gyflymu datblygiadau yn y diwydiant cyfreithiol ac annog twf mewn Technoleg Gyfreithiol yng Nghymru a thu hwnt.

Wedi’i hariannu’n rhannol gan Gronfa Datblygu Rhanbarthol Ewrop, Llywodraeth Cymru a Phrifysgol Abertawe, mae’r Labordy wedi gweithio ar y cyd â llawer o sefydliadau ar draws y sector cyfreithiol, sector gyhoeddus a’r trydydd sector i gefnogi twf a chynaliadwyedd economi fywiog i wella mynediad at gyfiawnder i bawb.

Mae Labordy Arloesi Cyfreithiol Cymru wedi cyflawni cymaint dros y blynyddoedd trwy Dechnoleg Gyfreithiol, CYTREC a Chlinig y Gyfraith Abertawe, a, gyda chyfnod ariannu WEFO y Labordy bellach yn dirwyn i ben, byddem wrth ein bodd petaech yn ymuno â ni i ddathlu holl lwyddiannau gwych y Labordy a’r prosiectau cysylltiedig!

 

Diwrnod 1: Paneli a Diwrnod Arddangos

9:30yb - Cofrestru a lluniaeth

10:00 – Croeso gan Gadeirydd y bore, Academydd Arweiniol Labordy Arloesi Cyfreithiol Cymru, Stefano Barazza

10:15 – Panel Un: Technoleg Gyfreithiol

Clywch gan dîm ymchwil y Labordy am ein cyflawniadau ym maes arloesi cyfreithiol, gydag aelodau panel gwadd o’r diwydiant, a byddwch y cyntaf i weld lansiad cyfres o fideos newydd yn esbonio hanfodion y maes Technoleg Gyfreithiol.

11:15 – Panel Dau: Clinig y Gyfraith Abertawe

Clywch yn uniongyrchol gan Glinig y Gyfraith Abertawe am y gefnogaeth a ddarperir i'r gymuned leol a'r cyfleoedd y mae'r clinig yn eu darparu, gyda chyfle i ymweld â chyfleusterau'r clinig.

12:00 – Arddangosfa a chinio rhwydweithio

Cyfle i ddarganfod cyfleusterau’r Labordy wrth ymweld â nifer o’n stondinau arddangos, gan roi cyfle gwych i chi siarad ag aelodau ein prosiectau am eu gwaith, eu hymchwil a’u cynlluniau ar gyfer y dyfodol wrth fwynhau eich cinio a gwneud cysylltiadau newydd.

13:30 – Croeso nôl gan Gadeirydd, Cyfarwyddwr CYTREC, yr Athro Stuart Macdonald

13:45 - Panel Tri: Datrysiadau technoleg

Clywch gan dîm Datblygwyr Meddalwedd y Labordy. Edrychwch yn ôl ar y gwaith y maent wedi’i wneud i gefnogi nifer o brosiectau ac edrychwch ar prosiectau’r dyfodol, gan gynnwys;

Prosiect DRAGON-S (Developing Resistance Against Grooming Online – Spot and Shield) gyda Chyfarwyddwr y Prosiect: Yr Athro Nuria Lorenzo-Dus.

Mae Prosiect DRAGON-S yn defnyddio arbenigedd mewn ieithyddiaeth, deallusrwydd artiffisial, troseddeg, polisi cyhoeddus a seicoleg - ac yn gweithio gyda phartneriaid o bob rhan o'r byd gan gynnwys cyrff anllywodraethol amddiffyn plant, llunwyr polisi ac asiantaethau gorfodi'r gyfraith - i ddatblygu offer moesegol cyfrifol i amddiffyn plant rhag meithrin perthnasau amhriodol ar-lein.

My Journey gyda Dr Gemma Morgan.

Clywch fewnwelediadau unigryw i ddatblygiad yr ap My Journey ar y we, a’r heriau a’r cyfleoedd o ddatblygu technolegau digidol i leihau aildroseddu a chefnogi canlyniadau cadarnhaol.

Prosiect TRUE gyda'r Athro Yvonne McDermott Rees

Ymddiriedaeth Mewn Tystiolaeth a Gynhyrchir gan Ddefnyddwyr: Dadansoddi Effaith Ffugiadau Dwfn (‘deepfakes’) a Chyfryngau Synthetig ar Brosesau Atebolrwydd ar gyfer Troseddau Hawliau Dynol Torfol

StreetSnap: Brwydro yn erbyn cynrychioliadau gweledol o gasineb, gyda Dr Lella Nouri

Mae StreetSnap yn chwyldroi cipio delweddau casineb gan ymarferwyr rheng flaen. Cewch glywed mwy am ddatblygiad yr ap StreetSnap ar y we a fydd yn llywio ymyriadau cymunedol ledled Cymru ac yn symleiddio cyfathrebu ar draws sefydliadau partneriaeth sy'n gweithio yn y bwlch yma.

14:45 - Egwyl

15:00 - Panel Pedwar: Mynd i'r afael â niwed ar-lein

Ymunwch ag aelodau CYTREC am drafodaeth banel ar fygythiadau seiber a niwed ar-lein - trosolwg o’r heriau a chyfleoedd cyfredol.

Cyflwynydd: Prof Maura Conway

Mae'r panelwyr yn cynnwys;

Dr Sara Correia-Hopkins, Darlithydd mewn Bygythiadau Seiber

Dr Kamil Yilmaz, Swyddog Ymchwil Ôl-ddoethurol, CYTREC

Dr Kris Stoddart, Athro Cyswllt mewn Bygythiadau Seiber, Troseddeg, Cymdeithaseg a Pholisi Cymdeithasol

Sean McCafferty, Ar secondiad i CYTREC o Tech Against Terrorism

16:00 - Diolchiadau, lluniaeth a rhwydweithio

16:30 - Cau

 

Diwrnod 2: Diwrnod Gweithdai

Mae'r ail ddiwrnod hwn yn cynnig y cyfle i fynychu nifer o sesiynau gweithdy ymarferol a gynhelir gan dîm y Labordy.

Bydd croeso a lluniaeth ar ddiwrnod 2 yn dechrau am 09:30yb a bydd sesiynau'n rhedeg trwy gydol y dydd o 10:00yb tan 15:00, gyda chinio rhwydweithio yn cael ei ddarparu.

9:30yb – Croeso a lluniaeth

10:00 – Gweithdy 1: Sut i greu chatbot GPT wedi'i bweru ar gyfer cyfreithwyr

Gweithdy rhyngweithiol sy'n dangos creu chatbot seiliedig ar GPT a all ateb ymholiadau ar ddogfennau cyfreithiol a deddfwriaeth

11:00 – Gweithdy 2: Gweithio gyda datblygwyr meddalwedd

Treuliwch beth amser gyda'n tîm Meddalwedd i ddeall sut y gall arloesi gefnogi a gwella eich gwaith, dod â'ch syniadau ynghyd a thrafod llwybrau posibl i ddatblygu atebion newydd

12:00 - Cinio a rhwydweithio

13:00 – Gweithdy 3: Gweithdy Cydweithredu Cybersecurity

Join cybersecurity researchers and a range of key stakeholders to discuss pressing cybersecurity challenges and priorities, and develop collaborative projects and initiatives

15:00 - Cau

 

S'mae Pawb,

 

North Wales Cyber Security Cluster will be heading to M-Sparc for jam-packed meeting this month.

 

We will meet with some of the current apprentices at M-Sparc and hear about their experiences gaining hands on skills while getting into the industry and we also have three fantastic speakers lined up:

 

Tim Charrot, CTO at IASME Consortium, will be travelling up from the Malvern Hills to join us for an interactive session talking about the latest updates to the Cyber Essentials Scheme.  Tim will be able to provide real-world guidance on achieving the certification including an open Q&A session to address any challenges that any of you may have experienced while going through the assessment and application process.

 

DC Roheryn Evans, from the Cyber Crime Team at North Wales Police, will be discussing the work that they carry out and how the team, and their capabilities, have evolved over the last couple of years.  He will also be introducing us all to the great initiatives that are available to organisations free-of-charge in the region.  We may even get a sneak preview about the Cyber Security North Wales event being hosted by North Wales Police, along with the North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner and Cyber Wales on 14^th June which you can read more about here (https://tocyn.cymru/en/event/b2f128b2-1f8b-4504-8309-9d0064cb7670).

Carwyn Edwards, Digital Innovation Manager and our genrous host at M-Sparc, will be bringing some of the M-Sparc Tenants along to discuss their experiences of Cyber Essentials and some of the challenges they face in day-to-day cyber security.

 

Rhodri Williams, an Apprentice in Cyber Security, will be discussing his experience of joining the industry and learning our 'dark art' in a practical way.

 

Fingers crossed the weather is kind to us and we'll get some of those breathtaking views at this terrific venue, which is a firm affavourite of ours at the Cluster and it will great to have a proper catch up over a Welsh cake and a nice paned o de

Welwn ni i chi gyd yno

• Thursday 27th April 9:30am-11am @ Canolfan Fusnes Conwy Business Centre, as part of FSB's North Wales Business Brunch

• Thursday 27th April 12pm-2pm @ M-SParc, Gaerwen

• Wednesday 26th April 6pm-8pm @ Glyndŵr University, Wrexham

Welcome to CYBERUK 2023, the UK’s flagship cyber security event run by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). The theme for 2023 is securing an open and resilient digital future. We face an unprecedented growth in digital and technological development. This will bring huge benefits to society, but it also has the potential to threaten the national and economic security interests of the UK and other free and open societies.

 

At CYBERUK 2023, we will look to answer some of the most challenging questions facing the international cyber community today:
• What will cyberspace be like in ten years’ time?
• Will we be able to secure it so it remains free, open and democratic?
• Will we have nurtured and grown the talent needed?
• Will we have innovated and built the technologies that underpin our values?
• Will we have predicted and mitigated the risks and vulnerabilities?
• Will we be resilient to the threats?

And what will our counterparts in the future say to us if we don’t act now?

The event will examine how today’s cyber ecosystem – a sector worth £10 billion to the UK economy – can strengthen, join together and innovate in order to resist the threats, be ready for the opportunities and keep the UK the safest place to live and work online.

CYBERUK has a reputation for its energy, world-class content, engaging speakers and opportunities to connect.

We invite you to be a part of it

The Cyber Wales network of cyber professionals spans far and wide with the objective to bring our connections, alongside the experts, closer to you.

 

Join in as we link Academic, Law Enfocement and Industry experts to discuss the most prominent cyber security challenges currently being faced by businesses, governments and the everyday individuals at a Roundtable discussion at Jumeira University, Dubai

 

The future of the security of cyberspace is dependent on future generations who can operate safely and securely in online environments and young people who are inspired to contribute to cybersecurity as a lifelong career.

Synopsis
Discussions will focus on:

• Approaches for introducing cybersecurity into educational curriculum, as focused courses, or as programs of study in Career Technical Education
• Supporting “Opportunity Youth” to explore cybersecurity as an area of study or careers
• The Cyber Threat Landscape - to better understand the lure of cyber crime and initiatives to divert potential offenders away from cyber crime
• Building Cyber Awareness - by developing a cyber secure culture
• Why Cyber Security Career Path matters
• Cyber Security Crimes

Our Guest Speakers 

• Dr. Eli Hamadimann, Program Director, College of Healthcare & Business at Jumeira University
• Dr. Muhammad Saqib, Assistant Professor, Teaching & Research at Jumeira University
• Andrew Gould, Detective Chief Superintendent, NPCC National Cyber Crime Programme Lead & Interpol Global Cybercrime Expert
• Mr John Davies MBE, Co-Founder and Chairman, Cyber Wales
• Moderator Faheem Azhar, Board of Director & International Advisor of Cyber Wales

 

This Webinar included the ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the new National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan and Cyber Wales.  Both parties are looking forward to collaborating with to advance education & skills development as part of 'cyber in psychology' and the 'psychology of cyber'. Thanks to Shafiq Shahzad, Trade & Investment Minister, Pakistan High Commission, London for attending to show his generous support for the collaboration.

 

Schedule

• Date: 3rd April 2023, Sunday
• Starts: 10 am UK Local Time / 2 pm UAE Local Time
• Ends: 11:30 am UK Local Time / 3:30 pm UAE Local Time

Program
As one of the UK largest Cyber Ecosystems, our network of cyber professionals spans far and wide with the objective to bring our connections, alongside the experts, closer to you. Join in as we link Academics and industry experts to discuss the most prominent cyber security challenges currently being faced by businesses, governments and the everyday individuals coving topics including business resilience, IoT and diversity and talent within the profession. Our webinar provides the opportunity to engage in real-time with our guest speakers to play a part in the conversation, prepare to be fully immersed in discussion bursting with informed perspectives and eye-opening insights. The future of the security of cyberspace is dependent on future generations who can operate safely and securely in online environments and young people who are inspired to contribute to cybersecurity as a lifelong career.

Synopsis
Webinars will focus on:

• How cybersecurity awareness or digital literacy campaigns can both increase online safety and attract students to technology and cybersecurity-related careers
• Approaches for introducing cybersecurity into educational curriculum, as focused courses, or as programs of study in Career Technical Education
• Supporting “Opportunity Youth” to explore cybersecurity as an area of study or careers
• The Cyber Threat Landscape - to better understand what we are up against
• Measuring Cyber Risk Posture - using Best Practice Frameworks
• Implementing Cyber Protection - with leading edge Systems & Technologies
• Building Cyber Awareness - by developing a cyber secure culture These sessions are designed for people leading projects to transition back to business as usual and are particularly suitable for change managers, heads of operations, heads of HR, chief information security officers, legal counsels and data protection officers
• Why Cyber Security Career Path matters
• Cyber Security Financial Crimes

Examine the rationale for past and present education, training, and workforce approaches and apply critical analysis to future solutions. Many organizations are rethinking past practices and seeking to “stimulate innovation” as they transition to online learning and improvised work arrangements. This webinar will explore how to turn the lessons learned into systemic changes to improve cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development for the future. Join one of these webinar sessions presented by Cyber Wales aimed at schools and educational organizations and discover how cyber-attacks and ransomware are being used to target them

Our Guest Speakers 

• Mr Shafique Shahzad (HonourableGuest Speaker) Minister of Trade and Investment, Pakistan High Commission to the United Kingdom Kingdom
• Prof Dr Rubina Hanif (Guest Speaker) Director, National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan
• Dr Nilofar K Rauf (Guest Speaker) Assistant Professor, National Institute of Psychology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Pakistan
• Mr John Davies MBE, Co-Founder and Chairman, Cyber Wales
• Moderator Faheem Azhar, Board of Director & International Advisor of Cyber Wales

We will aim to do a Q&A Session at the end of the talks and we request all our audience to actively involved and participate and feel free to ask the relevant questions

Link to the Virtual Event: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NWQxMDg1NmEtZTZlNy00OTZlLTljYmYtODc1OGEwNTc3ODQ0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2246d9fb71-a48f-4ce1-8f8c-d6e28f52a69e%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22833bb61b-b87e-4675-8f55-89cdaa39f7af%22%7d

An online briefing event will be held on Thursday 23 March at 1400-1500 UK-time. 

 

To register for the briefing event, please contact [email protected].uk.

 

Challenge background

The Cyber Innovation Hub has been funded by the Welsh Government and Cardiff Capital Region with a mission to transform the Cardiff Capital Region into one of the UK’s leading cyber security clusters by 2030.  One of our objectives is to create more than 25 high-growth companies and, working closely with our industrial partners, this challenge programme is our key way of achieving that objective.  We aim to work with businesses and the public sector to pull through market-led innovation challenges – then drive rapid development of new, innovative solutions. The objective is that these will be tightly tailored to industry demand and attractive to private equity investors.

 

We’ll match-make challenge responders with entrepreneurs in the Alacrity Foundation’s incubation programme, building a team around the challenge responder, and providing them with support and services to scale quickly.  Teams will have access to internationally recognised researchers at Cardiff University.  These researchers have experience of generating and validating cyber security solutions on world-class testbeds. Teams will also have co-working space at Tramshed Tech – alongside existing cyber and digital SMEs.  The overall aim is for these teams to become new businesses at the end of the 12-month programme.

 

We are pleased to launch our very first challenge.  We are seeking innovators with potential solutions to the challenges identified below.

 

Challenge details

We are looking to identify, develop and demonstrate innovative solutions in the areas outlined below.  The challenge areas have been chosen to broadly align with challenges identified by the National Cyber Security Centre as ongoing dialogue suggests they are important to our industry partners.  We would ask you to think about the challenges and how you might solve a specific problem related to these areas.  The challenge areas are as follows:  

• Operational technology
• Protecting SMEs and citizens
• Incident response for SMEs and citizens
• Industrial IoT encryption

UKC3 join OECD to launch new Report on "Building a cyber security workforce in five countries: Insights from Australia, Canada, New Zealand United Kingdom and United States”.

 

John Davies MBE, Vice Chair of the UK Cyber Cluster Collaboration Group (UKC3) joined a multi-nation panel discussion to mark the launch of a new report published by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).  The report, which explores efforts to build a cyber security workforce in the foremost cyber nations of the World, namely Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA - the "5 Eyes" nations - was initiated by the current Secretary-General of the OECD, Mathias Cormann, previously the Australian Minister for Finance and Leader of the Government in the Australian Senate.

 

OECD began life as the Organisation for European Economic Co-operation (OEEC), which was formed to administer aid under the 'Marshall Plan' for the reconstruction of Europe after World War II and was transforming the into the OECD in 1960. Since then, the OECD's vocation has been to deliver greater well-being worldwide by advising governments on policies that support resilient, inclusive and sustainable growth. Through evidence-based policy analysis and recommendations, standards and global policy networks, including close collaboration with the G7 and the G20.

 

This latest policy report recognises that over the past two decades, there has been a significant increase in cyber threats on a global scale. As a result, there is now a heightened need for governments and employers to enhance their capabilities in order to improve resilience and protection. One key aspect of this effort involves expanding the pool of skilled cyber security professionals.

 

The panel assembled to debate the report at the launch event included: Marieke Vandeweyer, Senior Policy Analyst and head of the Vocational Education & Training team at the OECD Centre for Skills (Moderator); John Davies MBE, Vice Chair & Former Skills Working Group Lead at the UK Cyber Cluster Collaboration group (UKC3), Working Group Chair at the European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) and Chair of the Cyber Wales Ecosystem;  Andrew Elliot, Deputy Director of Cyber Security Innovation and Skills at the UK Government's Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT); Marian Merrit, Deputy Director and Lead for Industry Engagement of the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the U.S. Department of Commerce (video link); Liz Mckeown, Executive Director of the Digital Community Management Office, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Government of Canada (video link); and Michael Houlihan, UK CEO of the global not-for-profit social initiative, Generation, launched by the US consulting firm McKinsey.

The British Embassy Brussels will organise the 'Great British Tech Off' event in Brussels on 7 March 2023.

A pitching event focused on everything tech which gives UK companies the opportunity to present their solutions to business executives (banks, insurance, telecom, ports), city representatives and federations from Belgium to explore a better future for societies.

This is an an afternoon event at the British Residence in Brussels including pitching sessions from UK and BE companies, as well as learning sessions. UK Companies active in the fields of Al, 5G, Cyber, Cleantech/Smart Cities and Fintech can apply.

Offer

• Opportunity to present your solution to banks executives, telecom companies, city representatives and
  federations
• A networking session with other UK/BE companies and BE stakeholders

Interested?
Places are limited. The British Embassy Brussels along with experts will carefully select candidates in terms of innovation, market and export readiness. The deadline to apply is 1 December 2022.

 

Disclaimer:
this event will happen following Covid-19 measures in place in Belgium at that time.
If your company is selected, you will not have to pay a participation fee. However, your company will need to
cover travel costs to Brussels, as well as accommodation

 

If you have any questions please contact:
Lure Clynckemaillie
Trade Adviser - Technology
British Embassy Brussels
[email protected]

This Webinar included the ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Air University Pakistan and Cyber Wales.  The Air University is a federally chartered public sector research university under the command of the Pakistan Air Force.  Both parties are looking forward to leveraging Cyber Wales' strong links to the UK Armed Forces to explore and develop cyber skills and capability in the '5th Domain'.

 

Schedule

• Date: 7th March 2023, Sunday
• Starts: 10 am UK Local Time / 2 pm UAE Local Time
• Ends: 11:30 am UK Local Time / 3:30 pm UAE Local Time

Program
As one of the UK largest Cyber Ecosystems, our network of cyber professionals spans far and wide with the objective to bring our connections, alongside the experts, closer to you. Join in as we link Academics and industry experts to discuss the most prominent cyber security challenges currently being faced by businesses, governments and the everyday individuals coving topics including business resilience, IoT and diversity and talent within the profession. Our webinar provides the opportunity to engage in real-time with our guest speakers to play a part in the conversation, prepare to be fully immersed in discussion bursting with informed perspectives and eye-opening insights. The future of the security of cyberspace is dependent on future generations who can operate safely and securely in online environments and young people who are inspired to contribute to cybersecurity as a lifelong career.

Synopsis
Webinars will focus on:

• How cybersecurity awareness or digital literacy campaigns can both increase online safety and attract students to technology and cybersecurity-related careers
• Approaches for introducing cybersecurity into educational curriculum, as focused courses, or as programs of study in Career Technical Education
• Supporting “Opportunity Youth” to explore cybersecurity as an area of study or careers
• The Cyber Threat Landscape - to better understand what we are up against
• Measuring Cyber Risk Posture - using Best Practice Frameworks
• Implementing Cyber Protection - with leading edge Systems & Technologies
• Building Cyber Awareness - by developing a cyber secure culture These sessions are designed for people leading projects to transition back to business as usual and are particularly suitable for change managers, heads of operations, heads of HR, chief information security officers, legal counsels and data protection officers
• Why Cyber Security Career Path matters
• Cyber Security Financial Crimes

Examine the rationale for past and present education, training, and workforce approaches and apply critical analysis to future solutions. Many organizations are rethinking past practices and seeking to “stimulate innovation” as they transition to online learning and improvised work arrangements. This webinar will explore how to turn the lessons learned into systemic changes to improve cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development for the future. Join one of these webinar sessions presented by Cyber Wales aimed at schools and educational organizations and discover how cyber-attacks and ransomware are being used to target them

Our Guest Speakers

• HE Dr Sheikh Hamed bin Ahmed Al Hamed, Honorary Patron of Cyber Wales, UAE
• Air Marshal Javaid Ahmed, Vice Chancellor, Air University Pakistan
• Mr John Davies MBE, Co-Founder and Chairman, Cyber Wales
• Moderator Faheem Azhar, Board of Director & International Advisor of Cyber Wales

We will aim to do a Q&A Session at the end of the talks and we request all our audience to actively involved and participate and feel free to ask the relevant questions

Link to the Virtual Event: https://teams.microsoft.com/

The Transatlantic Cyber Security Business Network (TCBN), in partnership with Health Tech Alliance (HTA), is delighted to announce its latest event - The 2023 Healthcare and Cyber Conference - hosted on Wednesday 1st March, 2pm - 6.30pm at IDEALondon, Wilson St, London.

 

Positive steps have clearly been taken across the UK’s health service since the WannaCry attack in 2017. But the sector remains one of the most targeted to malicious cyberattacks globally, paying the highest price for data breaches and endangering its ability to function.

 

The recent advanced malware attack on the UK’s NHS this summer has once again highlighted cybersecurity as a critical patient safety issue requiring urgent solutions and collaboration between cybersecurity vendors and health stakeholders.

 

In addition, the ongoing workforce shortage and patient backlog means the NHS has limited capacity to cope with further cyber attacks alongside these issues. It is therefore crucial that contemporary and future solutions are found to support the NHS and minimise its cyber risk.

 

In this event, TCBN look to help tackle these issues head on, bringing together key stakeholders from the UK health sector and representatives from our industry to explore the main cyber priorities and concerns affecting the health space.

 

You are welcome to join the TCBN and HTA teams as we explore these important health conversations through our keynote speakers and in-depth panel discussions. The event will be concluded with a networking reception, where speakers and attendees will have the opportunity to connect over refreshments.

 

N .B. This event is limited to a capacity of 100 and only open to TCBN members, HTA members, health & government representatives and academics. If you do not fall into this criteria but still wish to attend, then please reach out to the TCBN team to discuss attendance via [email protected].

 

Awesome to see so many people attend our #womenincyber meeting today!

 

Some new faces and some familiar faces.

 

Thanks to everyone who attended, and especially to our speakers Dr Kiri Addison, Clare Bourne and Ellie, as well as to Lauren Thomas.

 

I'm always anxious ahead of these meetings in case they don't go well, but my fears are usually unfounded and this was no exception.

 

Great vibes in the (virtual) room! Next catch up for those who have a ticket is CyberUK in April!

Shout out to ITSUS Consulting | Expert network engineering and cyber security for hosting and supporting

As part of Wales Week in London, Technology Connected and Welsh Government Team London are presenting a private preview of Wales Tech Week 2023 followed by lunch and networking.

 

In 2023, we will return to Cardiff, bringing BSides to Wales again!

Join us for an InfoSec meetup in the Angel Hotel Cardiff, we'll catchup, network have some food/drinks.

Tickets will sell out quickly.

This Webinar included the ceremonial signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Jumeira University, Dubai and Cyber Wales.  Jumera University is a private higher education institution in Dubai, United Arab Emirates offering accredited programs in a wide range of disciplines including Business.  Both parties are looking forward to expanding the development of cyber skills in the university's programmes.

 

Schedule

• Date: 5th Feb 2023, Sunday
• Starts: 12 pm UK Local Time / 4 pm UAE Local Time
• Ends: 1 pm UK Local Time / 5 pm UAE Local Time

Program
As one of the UK largest Cyber Ecosystems, our network of cyber professionals spans far and wide with the objective to bring our connections, alongside the experts, closer to you. Join in as we link Academics and industry experts to discuss the most prominent cyber security challenges currently being faced by businesses, governments and the everyday individuals coving topics including business resilience, IoT and diversity and talent within the profession. Our webinar provides the opportunity to engage in real-time with our guest speakers to play a part in the conversation, prepare to be fully immersed in discussion bursting with informed perspectives and eye-opening insights. The future of the security of cyberspace is dependent on future generations who can operate safely and securely in online environments and young people who are inspired to contribute to cybersecurity as a lifelong career.

Synopsis
Webinars will focus on:

• How cybersecurity awareness or digital literacy campaigns can both increase online safety and attract students to technology and cybersecurity-related careers
• Approaches for introducing cybersecurity into educational curriculum, as focused courses, or as programs of study in Career Technical Education
• Supporting “Opportunity Youth” to explore cybersecurity as an area of study or careers
• The Cyber Threat Landscape - to better understand what we are up against
• Measuring Cyber Risk Posture - using Best Practice Frameworks
• Implementing Cyber Protection - with leading edge Systems & Technologies
• Building Cyber Awareness - by developing a cyber secure culture These sessions are designed for people leading projects to transition back to business as usual and are particularly suitable for change managers, heads of operations, heads of HR, chief information security officers, legal counsels and data protection officers
• Why Cyber Security Career Path matters
• Cyber Security Financial Crimes

Examine the rationale for past and present education, training, and workforce approaches and apply critical analysis to future solutions. Many organizations are rethinking past practices and seeking to “stimulate innovation” as they transition to online learning and improvised work arrangements. This webinar will explore how to turn the lessons learned into systemic changes to improve cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development for the future. Join one of these webinar sessions presented by Cyber Wales aimed at schools and educational organizations and discover how cyber-attacks and ransomware are being used to target them

Our Guest Speakers 

 

• Dr Abdallah Hassan, President, Jumeira University, Dubai, UAE
• Mr John Davies MBE, Co-Founder and Chairman, Cyber Wales
• Mr Jason Davies, Board of Director, Cyber Wales
• Moderator Faheem Azhar, Board of Director & International Advisor of Cyber Wales

We will aim to do a Q&A Session at the end of the talks and we request all our audience to actively involved and participate and feel free to ask the relevant questions

Link to the Virtual Event: https://meet.google.com/yvb-ozzx-svi

The UK Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is hosting three industry events to discuss the new and exciting NATO initiative, the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA).

 

The events will give attendees the opportunity to meet the UK DIANA team and learn about the vision through high level briefing sessions on:

·       The DIANA accelerator;

·       The Defence BattleLab;

·       The Future DIANA elements.

 

Each session will provide a briefing on the DIANA initiative and seek feedback from industry, in particular SMEs, as the initiative develops.

 

When and where will the events take place?

Three events are scheduled at different locations throughout the UK:

 

• 2 February 2023 - The Defence Battlelab, Dorset
• 8 February 2023 - techUK, London
• 14 February 2023 - The Calalyst, Newcastle upon Tyne

 

How to Register

The events are free to attend and places are limited to 50 attendees. Early registration is advised to avoid disappointment. You can learn more about the events and complete the online registration form here.

 

Thank you to James Cooper, Head of Defence and Security Trade (Bilateral & NATO) at the British Embassy in Brussels

 

About the Mission

In February 2023, the British Embassy in Seoul will host its first Cyber Week - a week of business and policy- focused events looking to strengthen cooperation between the UK and Korea in the field of cyber security. To enable high-growth, best-in-class UK cyber security companies to participate and capitalise on the commercial opportunities the Korean cyber security market offers, the Department for International Trade will be taking a select group of such companies on a trade mission to South Korea from 6 February to 9 February 2023.

This mission will provide an opportunity for selected UK companies to:

• Explore the Korean ecosystem in depth and understand the resources available to support their expansion to Korea
• Meet with a tailored selection of potential business partners and customers
• Develop relationships and commercial opportunities with Korean corporates
• Network with UK entrepreneurs established in the market
• Engage with policymakers to understand how bilateral trade agreements can benefit their business

South Korea is one of the most connected and technologically advanced economies in the world. With ever expanding device connectivity also comes an increasing need for cyber security measures. In fact, despite boasting one of the fastest digital infrastructures globally, aspects of Korea’s IT infrastructure haven proven vulnerable to cyber attacks.

As both the government and private industry are looking to heighten their security protocols in light of these vulnerabilities, the local market for cyber security solutions is showing strong growth potential.  According to the lasted figures published by Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT, the Korean cyber security market grew at a compound annual growth rate of 12% in 2020, reaching $3.3 bn. This growth trend is expected to continue, making it an opportune time for British cyber security companies to expand to Korea.

Target Participants

This mission to Seoul Cyber Week is designed for export-ready cyber security companies with an interest in:

• Threat intelligence, monitoring, detection and analysis
• Incident response and management
• Network, endpoint, mobile and Internet of Things security
• Information risk assessment and management
• SCADA and information control systems
• Identification, authentication and access control

Indicative Schedule

Please note, this schedule is subject to change.

Pre-Mission Briefing

• A pre-mission briefing for selected participants will take place in January 2023.

Day 1: Monday, 6 February

• Arrival

• Welcome event with programme briefing in the afternoon

Day 2: Tuesday, 7 February

• Industry seminar with UK and Korean participation, with an opportunity for UK companies to present their cyber security solutions to a relevant business audience
• B2B matching with potential partners and customers, with tailored 1:1 meetings arranged based on participating UK companies' needs and targets
• Networking reception in the evening

Day 3: Wednesday, 8 February

• On-site visits to relevant Korean companies and organisations, allowing participating UK companies to deepen their understanding of the Korean ecosystem, discover concrete market opportunities, and build commercial relations with important Korean conglomerates (such as LG Group and SK Telecom)

Day 4: Thursday, 9 February

• Additional on-site visits
• Roundtable discussions and working groups with business and policy representatives on the role of industry in international standard setting in cyber security, cyber policy and FTAs, business involvement in UK and ROK cyber defence regulation, etc.
• Closing reception with UK and Korean business leaders and policymakers

Selected participants will receive a contribution towards their accommodation costs for the duration of the mission. Companies will need to cover the cost of their flights to Korea themselves. If you have any questions regarding this mission, please contact [email protected].

Register Now

If you would like to join this mission, please register your interest by clicking on the button below. Please note that registrations close on Monday, 9 January 2023 (14:00 GMT). All companies will be informed of the outcome of their application later that same week.

The Theme of this Webinar is to bring together experts from Cyber Industry and Academia to discuss current and emerging Cyber Security Challenges including Continuity of Learning and Skill Development in Virtual Environments.

 

Schedule

• Date: 8th Jan 2023, Sunday
• Starts: 12:00 pm UK Local Time / 5 pm Pakistan LT
• Ends: 1:30 pm UK Local Time / 6:30 pm Pakistan LT

Program
As one of the UK largest Cyber Ecosystems, our network of cyber professionals spans far and wide with the objective to bring our connections, alongside the experts, closer to you. Join in as we link Academics and industry experts to discuss the most prominent cyber security challenges currently being faced by businesses, governments and the everyday individuals coving topics including business resilience, IoT and diversity and talent within the profession. Our webinar provides the opportunity to engage in real-time with our guest speakers to play a part in the conversation, prepare to be fully immersed in discussion bursting with informed perspectives and eye-opening insights. The future of the security of cyberspace is dependent on future generations who can operate safely and securely in online environments and young people who are inspired to contribute to cybersecurity as a lifelong career.

Synopsis
Webinars will focus on:

• How cybersecurity awareness or digital literacy campaigns can both increase online safety and attract students to technology and cybersecurity-related careers
• Approaches for introducing cybersecurity into educational curriculum, as focused courses, or as programs of study in Career Technical Education
• Supporting “Opportunity Youth” to explore cybersecurity as an area of study or careers
• The Cyber Threat Landscape - to better understand what we are up against
• Measuring Cyber Risk Posture - using Best Practice Frameworks
• Implementing Cyber Protection - with leading edge Systems & Technologies
• Building Cyber Awareness - by developing a cyber secure culture These sessions are designed for people leading projects to transition back to business as usual and are particularly suitable for change managers, heads of operations, heads of HR, chief information security officers, legal counsels and data protection officers
• Why Cyber Security Career Path matters
• Cyber Security Financial Crimes

Examine the rationale for past and present education, training, and workforce approaches and apply critical analysis to future solutions. Many organizations are rethinking past practices and seeking to “stimulate innovation” as they transition to online learning and improvised work arrangements. This webinar will explore how to turn the lessons learned into systemic changes to improve cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development for the future. Join one of these webinar sessions presented by Cyber Wales aimed at schools and educational organizations and discover how cyber-attacks and ransomware are being used to target them

Our Guest Speakers 

 

• Mr Sarfraz Malik, Executive Chairman of Jhelum Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Pakistan  
• Ms S M Abdul Aziz, Director SLS College United Arab Emirates and Pakistan 
• Mr John Davies MBE, Co-Founder and Chairman, Cyber Wales
• Mr Jason Davies, Board of Director, Cyber Wales
• Moderator Faheem Azhar, Board of Director & International Advisor of Cyber Wales

We will aim to do a Q&A Session at the end of the talks and we request all our audience to actively involved and participate and feel free to ask the relevant questions

Google Meet Invite Link to the Virtual Event:

 

Technology Trade Mission to Turkey

25 – 26 January 2023, Istanbul 

The Department for International Trade (DIT) will be taking a trade mission* to Turkey around Mobilefest Trade Show in Istanbul. Turkey’s strategic location, bringing together influences from Europe and Asia makes it an ideal market for fresh IT initiatives. Turkey is the world’s 19th largest economy, with a young, growing population of 84 million, well-educated workforce and a culture of entrepreneurship. Digital transformation is a key priority area in Turkey for both public and private sectors creating high potential opportunities for digital technology solutions.

The mission is designed for UK export-ready technology companies with an interest in the following areas:

• Cybersecurity

• Internet of Things

• Data Analytics

• Artificial Intelligence

• Mobile technologies

*DIT covers the cost of all the activities on the agenda, companies need to pay for their flight and accommodation. Please click here to view the mission agenda.

The 4 Nations Secure Code Warrior Tournaments are here! 

The tournaments offer participants a chance to represent their region: Scotland, N. Ireland, Wales and England, allowing you to compete against the other participants in a series of vulnerable code challenges that ask you to identify a problem, locate insecure code or weakness, and or fix a vulnerability. 

 

The top ten finalists from each region will compete in the national UK Secure by Design Games! 

 

The dates for the knockout stage are: 

5th October - England
12 October - Scotland
19 October - Wales
26 October - Northern Ireland

 

The date for the final is: 29 November - The Final

 

You don’t need extensive programming knowledge as this will be a great way to learn the foundations and intermediates of leveraging code that is not only functional but is also secure.

 

Registration opens on the 27th July - so select your region and enter today.

 

Fill out the form to register your interest - https://info.qa.com/scw-event

 

 

On the 17th of October 2022, the ECSO Cyber Investor Days will take place at the HSD Campus in The Hague, the Netherlands. The most promising European cybersecurity start-ups and scale-ups will take the stage and have the unique opportunity to pitch their innovative cybersecurity solutions and meet with leading investors and corporates from around Europe. 

Ambitions to pitch on a European stage?

Are you a start-up or scale-up interested in pitching your solution on a European stage? Find all details and the application form here. Once you have downloaded and filled out the application, you can upload it together with your pitch deck through the registration link. The selection committee will finally select 12 European start/scale-ups to pitch during the ECSO Cyber Investor Days on 17 October in The Hague. 

Cybersecurity investors and integrators register now!

Are you an investor, industry expert or other cybersecurity enthusiast and interested in joining the ECSO Cyber Investor Days as an attendee? The registration for attendance of the event is now open. Please note that definitive attendance is subject to official confirmation after registration. 

Program

10:30 - 11:00 CEST.         

 Registration & pitch preparations

11:00 - 11:15 CEST. 

 Welcoming remarks

11:15 - 11:30 CEST.

 Presentation of the local jury members

11:30 - 12:30 CEST.

 1st pitch session

12:30 - 13:30 CEST. 

 Lunch break

13:30 - 14:10 CEST.

 2nd pitch session

14:10 - 14:30 CEST. 

 Coffee break

14:30 - 15:20 CEST. 

 Fireside chat – Is The Camel The New Unicorn?!   

15:20 - 15:30 CEST.

 Announcement of the nominees for the European STARtup Award &  ceremonial picture

15:30 - 15:40 CEST.

 Summary of the day & opening of B2B meetings

15:40 - 17:00 CEST. 

 B2B meetings

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Brochure

Please find here the event brochure of the Dutch edition of the ECSO Cyber Investor Days with the final program and participating start-ups and scale-ups.

ECSO STARtup Award 2022

The two best cybersecurity companies participating in the Dutch edition of the Cyber Investor Days will be nominated to compete for the ECSO’s European Cybersecurity STARtup Award 2022. Nominees will be selected by the local jury and will be invited to participate in the final competition, which will be held in March 2023. During the final ceremony, nominees will pitch to the European jury and will have a unique opportunity to present themselves to high-level investors, corporate executives and cybersecurity experts. For more information visit ECSO Startup Award!

Special Women4Cyber STARtup Award

Cybersecurity companies (co-)founded by women and/or companies with at least 50% female employees will also be nominated for the Women4Cyber STARtup Award. 

   

This edition of Cyber Investor Days will take place on Monday 17 October, the day before ONE Conference 2022 (18 & 19 October 2022) as a side event of the ONE Conference. ONE Conference is the Netherlands’ leading international cybersecurity event which will be held at the World Forum The Hague. It is a unique opportunity to attend these two cybersecurity events with leading content, renowned speakers and some of Europe’s most exiting cybersecurity start-ups and scale-ups. 

The Cyber Investor Days are organised by European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO), TIIN Capital, InnovationQuarter, KPN Ventures, Women4Cyber and HSD. 

 

 

 

The European Cyber Security Organisation together with Cyber Ireland and Enterprise Ireland invites you to apply to the 11th Cyber Investor Days in Dublin, taking place on the 27th-28th June 2022.

The event provides a valuable opportunity to meet the most promising European cybersecurity start-ups and scale-ups, discover their cybersecurity solutions and discuss potential partnerships at the B2B meetings. 

11th Cyber Investor Days will be organised as an in-person event. All information about the event is available on the ECSO website.

Cyber Wales are proud to be hosting a Branch Meeting of the Chartered Institute of Information Security Professionals again this month.

CIISec Branch meetings are "members only" events but, like the last meeting we held with CIISec, members of the Cyber Wales ecosyetem are welcome to attend.

The Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) is the only pure play information and cyber security institution to have been granted Royal Charter status and is dedicated to raising the standard of professionalism in information and cyber security. CIISec provide a universally accepted focal point for the information cyber security profession, it is an independent not-for-profit body governed by its members, ensuring standards of professionalism for training, qualifications, operating practices and individuals. CIISec has a growing membership that represents over 10,000 individuals in the information and cyber security industry. CIISec represents professionalism, integrity and excellence within information and cyber security our principal objectives are;

• To promote, for the public benefit, the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in the field of information security
• To develop high ethical standards for practitioners in information security and to promote professional standards in the UK and overseas
• To act as an authoritative body for the purpose of consultation and research in matters of education or public interest concerning information security

SPEAKERS

Amanda Finch, CEO CIISec

Amanda Finch is the CEO of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) and has specialised in Information Security management since 1991. She has always been an active contributor to the industry and for many years she has been dedicated to gaining recognition for the discipline to be recognised as a profession.

Over her career she has been engaged in all aspects of Information Security Management and takes a pragmatic approach to the application of security controls to meet business objectives. Through her work she has developed an extensive understanding of the commercial sector and its particular security needs. In her current role she works with Industry, Government and Academia, assisting all sectors in raising levels of competency and education.

Amanda has a Masters degree in Information Security, Full Membership CIISec and is a Fellow of the BCS. In 2007 she was awarded European Chief Information Security Officer of the year by Secure Computing magazine and frequently listed as one of the most influential women within the industry.

Kevin Streater, Vice President at ForgeRock

Kevin Streater is an expert in IT & Cyber Security skills development with over 20 years’ experience as a specialist in competency assessment, digital credentialing and educational technology. Kevin is a vice president at ForgeRock, a leading provider of digital identity solutions, where he heads the global customer education business. Before ForgeRock, Kevin was Executive Director, Employer Engagement at The Open University after 19 years in various technical and management roles at Sun Microsystems.

Kevin is chair of CEdMA Europe, the IT vendor education management trade association, Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Information Security, Trustee and Chartered Fellow of BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT, Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute and Fellow of the Learning and Performance Institute, Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Information Technologists and head judge for the UK IT Industry Awards and has a degree in Computer Science from City University, London, and an MBA from The Open University.