Cyber Security Conference to take place in Jersey this week

Wednesday 16 October 2024

A cyber security conference taking place this week is set to bring together hundreds of cyber security professionals and experts from across the Channel Islands, UK and further afield to engage in a day of talks, demonstrations and discussions.

The Channel Islands Cyber Security Conference will take place this Thursday 17 October at the Radisson Blu Hotel as part of Jersey Cyber Security Centre’s Awareness month program.

The event has been organised by the Channel Islands Information Security Forum (CIISF) and Jersey Cyber Security Centre (JCSC).

The conference will welcome various speakers, including representatives from the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre and the Computer Emergency Response teams from the Bahamas and Iceland.

The two keynote speakers are Dan Cuthbert, Head of Cyber Research at Banco Santander, and Lieutenant General Sir Graeme Lamb.

Sir Graeme is a retired British Army General and was a former director of UK Special Forces and Commander of the British Field Army serving in the Gulf War, Bosnian War, Iraq War and the War in Afghanistan.

His keynote speech is titled: ‘What should unsettle you more: the emerging cyber threat or the emerging global uncertainty?’.

Assistant Minister for Sustainable Economic Development, Deputy Moz Scott, will open the conference tomorrow.

She said: “In an increasingly interconnected world, our economy and society relies on having reliable, secure connectivity across jurisdictions.

“Meanwhile islanders who want to take advantage of digital opportunities need support, advice and information to do so safely.”

The Channel Islands Cyber Security Conference coincides with Jersey’s Cyber Security Awareness Month, which was launched to raise awareness and educate islanders about the security challenges created by the ever-growing digital connection in our world.

Throughout the month of October, more than 20 free-to-attend events will be made available to all islanders.

Matt Palmer, Director of the JCSC, said: “We’re pleased to once again be offering a range of events to mark Cyber Security Awareness Month.

“Cyber Security is only becoming more crucial as more of us adopt new technology.

“Despite this, we know that there are lots of islanders who find the whole topic of cyber security intimidating and aren’t sure where to start.”