Four Years of InfoSec

Infosec Europe is turning 19 this year, but for Titania this is only the 4^th year. Here is the story of how we grew up alongside one of the most recognised shows in the information security industry. 

First Year - 2011

In our first year it was all about getting our tool – Nipper Studio – launched (an enhancement of the original tool Nipper) and into the hands of the people who needed it: pentesters. Titania came with an army of three and within a 2 x 2 stand space we demo'ed for three days.

Nipper Studio Launch

We launched Nipper Studio and we came bearing gifts…

Second Year - 2012

In our second year of Infosec we had tripled in staff numbers and doubled our product portfolio. This time 6 of our best people were there and ready to show off two products. We were also looking to find people interested in trying the ‘release candidate’ version of newest Paws Studio compliance software. 

Stress Free Cyber Security

We made an important addition to our product family – Paws Studio. The Titania team also grew bigger and we decided to help take the stress out of cyber security by giving away some stress balls and chocolate.

Alen Damadzic the author of Paws Studio, our compliance and auditing tool,  demonstrating the use of stress balls at our stand. 

Berislav Kucan @bkucan here with the Titania Team, having a chat about his work at HelpNet Security. Later that year he completed an independent review of our Nipper Studio software. 

The stars of our expo – Nipper Studio & Paws Studio

Third Year – 2013

Last year we had 7 people, and just as well, because we barely had a moment to catch a breath. In between spinning the wheel of fortune, talking to people, showcasing the products and catching up with old friends from the industry, we had our hands full. 

At the last show we also had some very popular umbrellas. In the spirit of the Great British Cyber Security theme, what can be more appropriate than an umbrella in London? 

Great British Cyber Security

Our prize wheel gave visitors a chance to win free audits, an assortment of Union Jack themed prizes, such as mugs, piggy banks, umbrellas and t-shirts. We also had Nipper Studio and Paws Studio in full swing. Our team was counting 13 members and had a bigger stand so we could welcome even more people.  

Great British Cyber Security

Fourth Year - 2014

This year we have even more surprises. Everything's got bigger, the team, the company, the stand and the giveaways. You'll have to come and see us to find out what's new in terms of auditing, compliance and the best cyber security for your organisation. There will be new features to trial on Nipper Studio and a very important announcement that you don't want to miss. 

Stress Free Cyber Security

Without spoiling the surprise, we can assure you that Ian Whiting will be there to give demonstrations of each of our products for the entire three days. At the end of each presentation there will be a Q & A session and a surprise goody bag for all those who want them. We also have a demo area for those of you who want to try the software yourselves and we have an excellent team who has already represented us successfully in Vienna, Las Vegas and Washington at cyber conferences and exhibitions this year.

If you want to know where to find us, we will be on G25, right next to Juniper Networks, Outpost24, Trend Micro, Splunk and SecurEnvoy:

Titania (center) stand G25

Malvern Cyber Security Cluster

You can also find us at Stand C85 as part of the Malvern Cyber Security Cluster, along other members of the cyber valley. The partnership is a collaborative effort of cyber security SMEs in the Worcestershire area to raise awareness, encourage the development of cyber skills and address common issues for SMEs in the industry.

On each day of the event, members of the Cluster will be present to talk you through the variety of innovative products and solutions and share best practices on the common topic that brings us all together at Infosec: information security. Among the companies you'll see at the stand are: Titania, DataSure,  Borwell, Advent IM, Hedgehog Security, Encription Limited, Ascentor, NCSC (National Cyber Skills Centre), IASME (Information Assurance for SMEs), Sutcliffe & Co and others. 

Malvern Cyber Security Cluster (center) stand C85

Exhibition Review: Infosecurity Europe

by Nicola Whiting (COO, Titania)

About the Author

Nicola Whiting is Titania’s Chief Operations Officer and has a solid reputation for increasing revenues and profitability within technology based SME environments. She joined the team in 2011 and has overseen a period of intense growth and change. Now Nicola’s focus is on extending the organizational capabilities and workforce skills, in order to continue to embrace innovation.

Infosecurity Europe is an annual show which takes place every April at Earls Court in London (2014’s show is later than normal and the scheduled dates are 29 April - 01 May).

Figure 1. Outside Earls Court during Infosecurity Europe. Photograph provided by Reed Exhibitions (Oct. 2013)

Titania will be exhibiting for its fourth year and we would recommend Infosecurity Europe as a key show for both independent and corporate Penetrations Testers. Not only will it give you a good overview of the tools your customers are using to manage their systems, but you will also gain invaluable information on the latest business critical issues and hot topics.

You can register for FREE entry and there’s plenty of value in attending:

The security professionals “intelligence boot camp”

Seminars are delivered at all levels and include industry focussed topics in both business and technical areas. The keynote theatre is a great place to update on global trending topics and you’ll find both high level guest speakers and strategic end-user panel discussions.

Hot topics for 2013 included application security, business continuity and digital forensics, encryption, managing the human factor, compliance, identity access management, network infrastructure and secure transactions. Whatever current problems are keeping your customers awake at night, you can be sure that the seminars, workshops and keynote theatre will leave you armed with both the issues at hand AND the industry’s best practice advice.

Hundreds of key vendors, thousands of products and services

Infosecurity Europe is on a growth streak and had over 13,000 visitors last year (ABC audited). 

Figure 2. Inside Infosecurity Europe: Photograph provided by Reed Exhibitions (Oct. 2013)

Visitors range from SME’s to large multinationals and from diverse market sectors.

It’s no surprise that leading security vendors choose InfoSec to showcase their latest and greatest innovations.

In a fast paced industry it’s important that, as a security professional, you are able to review your security choice, method and message against the current security marketplace.

Are you getting best value, is there a leaner more efficient way of achieving your current requirements, are you still “ahead of the curve”?

If you’re happy with your current choices it’s also a great opportunity to get an update on the latest features from your current product vendors AND iron out any niggling operability questions! In 2013 there were over 350 key security vendors at Infosecurity Europe, so there’s no better opportunity to see what’s on offer and build some new business contacts.

Multiple Networking Opportunities

Through the exhibition, seminars and workshops, you’ll have the opportunity to network with peers from other sectors, often gaining new and fresh insights into common threat areas.

Many of Titania’s customers are Penetration Testers (who use Nipper Studio to improve their ROI on configuration reviews). Their first-hand experience is that InfoSec is a great B2B opportunity and not to be missed.

If you make it to Infosecurity Europe this year, stop by our stand (G25). We’d love to hear what you think of the show and would be happy to show you our latest products and updates!

Titania at Interop 2014 - Coming to America

Source: internetworld.com

… Except unlike Eddie Murphy, we’re not coming to get a bride. We’re coming to show off Nipper Studio and Paws Studio – the network security software, that gained praise all over the world from government agencies and departments like the FBI, Department of Defense, The Treasury, the Department of Energy as well as corporate giants (Cisco, HP, Verizon to name just a few).

Penetration testers in over 60 countries have chosen us and have not been disappointed, why don’t you visit us at booth 962 to find out why? We’ll be there from Tuesday (1st April 2014) to Thursday (3rd April 2014).

Why Interop?

It’s a chance for you to meet the team, find out what we do and trial our cyber security solutions. It is also a chance for us to meet with interesting people, future clients and keep up with the latest trends in the world of networks, security, auditing and compliance. We would also like to take part in thought-provoking discussions and strengthen our relationships across the Atlantic. With 60% of our business taking place in the United States, we are sure to meet some familiar faces for a good catch up over those famous American pancakes.  

Source: interop.com

What do we expect?

As we put the finishing touches to the preparations for the show, there’s a tinge of excitement over what the experience will be like. There’s no doubt this is one of the biggest independent IT conferences of the year.  So many infosec professionals all in one place; it’s bound to be a buzzing atmosphere, filled with BYOD, SDN, IoT all sprinkled with lots of LEDs. If there’s anything that won’t be missing that’s the flashing lights.

The expo floor has seen a lot of changes in the 28 years that it’s been running filled with weird and wonderful things from the flying monkeys, to cars and motorbikes, either as props or as giveaways. Yet, the infosec community still gets excited by the quality of the talks, the disruptive technology and the efficacy of the workshops. Striking the right balance between work and fun makes sense, doesn't it?

But we expect to see plenty of security conscious organisations and government representatives, to filter through the flash and glitz in search for the best cyber solutions. After all, it’s not for nothing that the US is at the forefront of cyber defence, is it? And it explains why Titania has thrived in the American information security market.  

What do we have for you?

Our very own CEO – Ian Whiting, an experienced infosec professional, previously certified by CESG (Communications-Electronics Security Group) - will be there to answer your questions. Plus we have an expert team ready to give you all the information you need and a tool which brings even more features to answer the ever-increasing demands of today’s CIO. Andy Williams, Titania's Head of International Development is experienced in liaising with companies across the ocean having worked for 6 years as an international trade advisor for the US Department of Commerce, at the American Embassy in London. Or in fewer words, he’s our go-to expert for those interested in a serious business relationship.

Aside from reading about our products, we suggest you also stop by for a quick demo and an evaluation license, so that you can take your time and try out our software, after the Interop party.

Impressions of CRESTCon & IISP Congress 2014

CRESTCon & IISP Congress 2014 was a great opportunity for our CEO, Ian Whiting, to catch up with industry friends, meet lots of attendees who are keen advocates of our products, as well as speaking to several exhibitors who are also users of our software including HP, Ernst & Young, Nettitude, GDS and BT.

The exhibition was a good opportunity for us to provide inofsec professionals with a preview of some new major features soon to be releases in Nipper Studio. Our stress ball giveaway also proved quite popular with the pentesters – it seems they are a stressed bunch, who would've thought?

But instead of just giving you our own opinion of how the show went, this post brings together the views of those who attended, exhibited and kindly expressed themselves via the live news stream – Twitter. 

...Quite!

Andrea Simmons from HP also highlights in her presentation the amusing results of a much-debated 'study' by VoucherCloud: 

Adrian Davis (ISC2) makes a valid point about insider threats. Morrison's breach was indeed caused by a disaffected member of staff.

Selex ES steered people towards 'their very own' Robin Frewster security expert:

... and here's the consensus.

The Nettitude team

'Fuzzing' with Andy Davis of NCC Group:

Simon Clow puts it into context...

... and PwC agrees...

... while introducing James Campbell's stories on threat detection and response.

Finally, our own team - Ian Whiting below - shares a word, and a stress ball, with Gotham Digital Science

Hope this has inspired you to book tickets for next year's event. The CRESTCon & IISP Congress is definitely the right place to be for any infosec professional; whether beginners or more experienced, the conference has something to offer everyone.

Security & Policing Event 2014 - What to Expect?

What is Security & Policing?

Source: Security & Policing2014
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.  

Source: Security & Policing2014
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.