Aspire CyberFest 23 Replay

Sarah Armstrong-Smith will explore the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) on cyber security practices, showcasing how technology can transform organisations’ resilience against emerging threats. Drawing from her extensive expertise, Sarah will provide valuable insights into harnessing the power of AI and ML to enhance threat detection, incident response, and proactive defences. Prepare to gain a deeper understanding of the transformative potential of AI and ML, and their pivotal role in shaping the future of cyber security.

Join Aspire’s cyber experts as they explore a real-life case study on cyber incident response within the aviation industry. The session will walk through the timeline of events, providing an analysis of the valuable lessons learned and exploring strategies for mitigating the impact. By emphasising practical insights into containment efforts and incident management protocols, this session will outline the essential stages of effective cyber incident response, and equip you with actionable takeaways to enhance your organisation’s cyber incident response capabilities.

The integration of threat intelligence, attack surface and vulnerability management into Threat Management Programs aiming to establish visibility, detection, investigation and response, are becoming more complex as infrastructure and workforces expand and adapt. This not only makes threat management more challenging, but can also dramatically increase our exposure to attack.

So how can we do a better job of proactively understanding and reducing the risks and exposures associated with this disparate environment, while simultaneously reducing the stress on our threat management systems and teams? Sanara Marsh, Security Evangelist at Randori, an IBM Company will discuss.

Bob McKay, Aspire’s Operations Director will present a practical demonstration illustrating how seemingly unsophisticated hackers can compromise a company’s IT systems using freely available tools and basic intelligence gathering. Bob will provide a walk through of a penetration test to demonstrate the techniques attackers can use to prepare for an attack, showcasing how simple gaps in the security perimeter can be exploited, ultimately leading to unauthorised access to company ‘crown jewels’.

In an increasingly interconnected digital world, a robust security strategy is essential for safeguarding businesses against a multitude of cyber threats. In this session, Jaspal Virdee, Principal Solutions Architect at Extreme Networks—a leader in cloud networking solutions—will explore top 10 practices for Zero Trust Security. With a focus on the practical creation of a strong security foundation, delegates will gain insights into adopting a holistic approach to security, developing a comprehensive security ecosystem, and strategically reducing the attack surface of their businesses. The session will delve into the interplay between people, processes, and technology to showcase how a coordinated approach can yield a robust security ecosystem.