UK Cyber Security Council

World Wide Technology Expands Global Presence to the United Arab Emirates to Accelerate Global Growth

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Monday, October 30, 2023

World Wide Technology (WWT), one of the largest privately held, technology innovation companies, has today announced it will be expanding to the Middle East and will begin to establish its innovation gateway presence in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi.

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  • World Wide Technology (WWT), one of the largest privately held, technology innovation companies, has today announced it will be expanding to the Middle East and will begin to establish its innovation gateway presence in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231029437550/en/
    (L-R): His Excellency Mohammed Hamad Al Kuwaiti, Head of UAE Cyber Security Council and WWT President Omar Mir.
  • WWT will leverage its Advanced Technology Centre which will be a catalyst for the technology digital economy in the UAE.
  • The move also aligns with the UAE 2030 goals, and accelerates the “ Make it in the Emirates ” strategy.

ISACA Board Director Niel Harper Secures a Role in Professional Standards Working Group of UK Cyber Security Council

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Friday, May 19, 2023

The UK Cyber Security Council has announced that Niel Harper, a cybersecurity executive and member of the ISACA Board of Directors, has secured a role in its Professional Standards Working Group.

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  • The UK Cyber Security Council has announced that Niel Harper, a cybersecurity executive and member of the ISACA Board of Directors, has secured a role in its Professional Standards Working Group.
  • The UK Cyber Security Council, an independent body of the UK's cybersecurity profession, has been established to self-regulate the sector.
  • Commenting on his appointment, Harper said: "I feel honored to have been chosen to join the Professional Standards Working Group of the UK Cyber Security Council.
  • “We wish Niel Harper all the best in his new role and are confident that his expertise and experience will make a significant contribution to the work of the UK Cyber Security Council's Professional Standards Working Group,” adds Dimitriadis.

The National Cyber Awards® returns to London this September

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

The National Cyber Awards were designed to recognise employees of organisations such as the Ministry of Defence, National Crime Agency and the UK Cyber Security Council, whose hard work to protect the UK is rarely seen by the general public.

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  • The National Cyber Awards were designed to recognise employees of organisations such as the Ministry of Defence, National Crime Agency and the UK Cyber Security Council, whose hard work to protect the UK is rarely seen by the general public.
  • Now in its fifth year and following the huge success of the 2022 event, The National Cyber Awards® returns to London on Monday 25th September 2023 at the Novotel London West, Hammersmith.
  • In support of recognising individuals, teams and organisations for their achievements within the cyber and digital sectors, the National Cyber Awards® 2023 will be sponsored by BAE Systems Digital Intelligence.
  • This year, we welcome four exciting new awards: The Prime Minister’s Award for Cyber 2023, The Alan Turing Cyber Award 2023, The NHS Digital Cyber Award 2023 and the National Cyber Security Council Award 2023.

Jakarta gears up for improved Cyber Security at Trescon's WCSS

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Sunday, March 12, 2023

Trescon's World Cyber Security Summit (WCSS) aims to redefine cyber security for organizations across the globe and prepare them to welcome digital disruption while remaining vigilant.

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  • Trescon's World Cyber Security Summit (WCSS) aims to redefine cyber security for organizations across the globe and prepare them to welcome digital disruption while remaining vigilant.
  • Global experts will convene in Jakarta to enhance Indonesia's cyber security measures.
  • JAKARTA, Indonesia, Mar 13, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Powered by CSIRT.ID, strategic partner Cyber Security Council and in association with APTIKNAS; World Cyber Security Summit, a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused initiative that provides a platform for CISOs & IT leaders is all set to be hosted in Jakarta, Indonesia on 14-15 March 2023, at JW Marriott Jakarta.
  • World Cyber Security Summit, Jakarta is a platform to share the best practices in cyber security and cyber resilience.

(ISC)² Unveils 100K in the U.K. Scheme to Expand the U.K. Cybersecurity Workforce with 100,000 Free Entry-Level Certification Exams and Education Opportunities

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

LONDON, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- (ISC)² – the world's largest nonprofit association of certified cybersecurity professionals – today announced it will help expand the U.K. cybersecurity workforce by offering free certification and education for 100,000 cybersecurity career pursuers through the new (ISC)2entry-level cybersecurity certification. The 100K in the U.K. program represents a multi-year, multi-million-pound investment towards cybersecurity workforce skills development throughout the U.K. 

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  • The 100K in the U.K. program represents a multi-year, multi-million-pound investment towards cybersecurity workforce skills development throughout the U.K.
  • The U.K. is one of the largest cybersecurity career markets in Europe, with more than 300,000 active cybersecurity practitioners.
  • "The cybersecurity profession needs the next generation to join its ranks now more than ever," said Clar Rosso, CEO, (ISC).
  • How 100K in the U.K. Will Work
    The scheme is open to all U.K. residents who do not hold an (ISC) cybersecurity certification.

Former Cisco and Adobe Executive Joins Banyan Security as CSO to Help Enterprises Reimagine Zero Trust

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banyan Security , a leading provider of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions, today announced that it has appointed security veteran and pioneer in the Zero Trust space, Den Jones, as the companys first-ever Chief Security Officer to help enterprises modernize and accelerate their Zero Trust journey.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Banyan Security , a leading provider of Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions, today announced that it has appointed security veteran and pioneer in the Zero Trust space, Den Jones, as the companys first-ever Chief Security Officer to help enterprises modernize and accelerate their Zero Trust journey.
  • Dens vision and strategy for Zero Trust networking was executed at both Adobe and Cisco, protecting a combined 150,000+ workers and more than 300,000 devices.
  • Joining Banyan Security puts me in the unique position to leverage my own Zero Trust experiences to help other organizations understand the unforeseen challenges that they will likely encounter, said Den Jones, CSO at Banyan Security.
  • Dens expertise will play a vital role in helping Banyan Security redefine the ZTNA space and help enterprises accelerate their Zero Trust journeys.

Vaultree's Executive Team and Advisors Drive Innovation in the Cybersecurity Industry

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

The executive team is made up of five co-founders who bring a wealth of varied experience:

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  • The executive team is made up of five co-founders who bring a wealth of varied experience:
    Dr. Kevin Curran is a professor of cybersecurity, executive co-director of the Legal Innovation Centre and group leader of the Cyber Security and Web Technologies Research Group at Ulster University.
  • He sits on the Advisory Group of the UK Cyber Security Council and the Northern Ireland Civil Service Cyber Leadership Board (FBBA).
  • Maxim Dressler is a project and sales leader with international experience in the software and fintech industry in leading commercial and strategic roles.
  • His drive to make his clients' lives easier has contributed to his track record of establishing new brands, opening markets and implementing processes.

Vaultree's Executive Team and Advisors Drive Innovation in the Cybersecurity Industry

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, November 18, 2021

CORK, Ireland, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Vaultree, provider of Encryption-as-a-Service, announced today that it has assembled a highly qualified roster of executives and advisors comprising some of the cybersecurity industry's most experienced luminaries. This team brings together  engineering know-how and business-savvy entrepreneurship to steer Vaultree's direction and growth.

Key Points: 
  • The executive team is made up of five co-founders who bring a wealth of varied experience:
    Dr. Kevin Curran is a professor of cybersecurity, executive co-director of the Legal Innovation Centre and group leader of the Cyber Security and Web Technologies Research Group at Ulster University.
  • He sits on the Advisory Group of the UK Cyber Security Council and the Northern Ireland Civil Service Cyber Leadership Board (FBBA).
  • Maxim Dressler is a project and sales leader with international experience in the software and fintech industry in leading commercial and strategic roles.
  • His drive to make his clients' lives easier has contributed to his track record of establishing new brands, opening markets and implementing processes.