Cyber Security Challenges Conference - Titania Discusses Experiences in the US Market

On Tuesday the 24th of June, Titania's CSO Andy Williams, joined a panel of speakers at the half day Cyber Security Challenges conference held at the BIS Conference Centre in London.

Cyber Security Challenges - panel session

Organised by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), techUK and the Fairfax Country Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) speakers discussed the opportunities for UK companies in the US cyber security market in the public and private sectors. 

Having supplied to over 60 countries worldwide, with around 60% of revenue coming home from the US, Titania's Andy Williams delivered a talk outlining the experience Titania have of the US cyber market and advice on how to do business. 

Other speakers included Lockheed Martin who outlined opportunities in the US market, plus FCEDA and UKTI discussing the support they offer to UK companies looking to supply to the US government and cyber industries. 

The event concluded with a networking lunch and a chance for 1-2-1's with attendees and speakers. 

Andy Williams said: "We know from experience that the cyber security sector in the US is receptive to highly innovative British products. This event was a perfect opportunity to hear from companies who have already achieved success in the market, as well as Government and industry experts who can offer support and insight into doing business in the US."

Andy Williams speaking about cyber security challenges in the US market

Security & Policing Event 2014 - What to Expect?

What is Security & Policing?

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Exhibitor Brochure

For those who missed Security & Policing this year, make sure to book a place for next year's edition. Meanwhile, here is an overview of the event and what makes it so appealing to the security community.

The Home Office Security & Policing exhibition at the FIVE expo site in Farnborough, Hampshire UK is an essential trade show for the industry of defence, security and governmental bodies attracting global audiences and providing opportunities to showcase sensitive products in a safe environment. 

Delivered in partnership with the ADS (UK Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space) Group and UKTI DSO (UK Trade & Investment Defence & Security Organisation), the event has been running for 30 years, with the aim of providing the UK government with a platform of engagement with world leading security providers and professionals.  

In order for the show to be secure and comfortable, given the sensitive nature of the information and the profile of the attending audience, there are strict criteria for visitors. Please read the guidelines, in order to avoid disappointment.

What to expect?

The showcase is only one aspect of the event. Security & Policing also opens the conversation on national security aspects in the government and industry briefing sessions. Aside from being free to attend, these sessions bring solutions from governmental officials, as well as the opinions of security experts with long-standing experience in their field.  

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Exhibitor Brochure

Discussions, this year, are fueled by the possibilities opened by the world of digital and what the latest technological contributions bring to the defence industry. The conference briefings include talks on the use of social media in crime-fighting (Simon Imbert, I-Risc), cooperation in terms of threat-sharing (John Atherton, Surevine), protecting the critical national infrastructure, from the perspective of the telecoms provider (James Todd, BT), innovation for the US cyber defence community from a UK SME (Andy Williams, Titania) and “real-time” intelligence solutions on the frontline (Nichola Bates, Repknight). There is a strong emphasis on cybercrime, information security and technological progress to the benefit of the defence forces.

Other initiatives?

The other noteworthy event brought by Security & Policing is the International Security & Policing Summit; a conference setup in association with CityForum. Last year’s agenda looked at future planning and strategies that would incorporate technology with security and policing, and security measures for major events (lessons learnt from the 2012 Olympic Games).

For the 2014 session, the theme is Safer Cities - combining people, technology and security. The agenda facilitates a dialogue between UK policy makers, businesses and intelligence chiefs and international government and agency representatives. Predictions for 2020 and changes anticipated in the cybercrime landscape also feature on the agenda.

The Security Innovation Awards

The Security Innovation Awards are a way of recompensing UK businesses for any developments which bring significant improvements to crime prevention and the defence sector. All the while it rewards any partnership efforts between defence operatives and pioneering developers of technology. 

Altogether the Security & Policing trade show is a great way of attracting new business, the best way to keep up to date with the latest trends in terms of defence and policing advancements and a chance to listen to opinion leaders discussing risks and opportunities ahead. 

3 Reasons For Which You Shouldn’t Have Missed Vienna 2nd CEE Cyber & Information Security Show

The Vienna Cyber & Information Security Show has taken place without a glitch, aside from an overcast spell maybe. Our team has been there since Tuesday to answer questions, showcase our products and deliver talks on cyber security and compliance auditing. 

So what makes Vienna a show that shouldn’t be missed by infosec professionals as well as those who want to find out about the industry?

1. The People It offers the opportunity to connect and forge relationships across borders and cultures. For those who are looking for networking opportunities and for a way to meet the right connections this is the place to be. Vienna focuses in particular on European partnerships and increasing awareness of cyber security in Central and Eastern Europe.

Not only can you meet the delegates, ask questions and get bespoke advice tailored to your needs, but you also get first-hand knowledge on their products and services, exchange ideas and get feedback.

For those who have been in the business a bit longer, this is a great opportunity to catch up with friends, old colleagues and rekindle business relationships.

2. The Presentations You are not there just to meet old friends and make new acquaintances. The spectrum of organizations and software vendors is wide enough to satisfy all needs and requirements in terms of information. From network security auditing to compliance and forensics; there’s something there for everyone. Each one brings specific knowledge and in-depth expertise to the community.  

Andy Williams, Head of International Development at Titania has talked about cyber security, compliance auditing and the new alignments to PCI-DSS 3.0 along with the recently announced NVD brought by Nipper Studio 2.3.

3.  The Latest Trends As mentioned above, there is a wide range of organizations and individuals who are keen to bring the latest trends to the conversation, by showcasing their products.

Here’s a glimpse of what was on show:

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The bonus of course is that it’s all happening on the backdrop of a bohemian European capital. Without losing the goal of the visit, you can always wind down with a coffee on one of Vienna’s cobbled streets.  I hear Café Central, Café Sperl and Kaffee Alt Wien are very popular, but don’t take my word for it; why not go and see for yourself!