11.30

Registeration Desk (11.30 - 16.30)

14.00
to
16.00

The Diminishing Network Perimeter - A RANT
Alan Moffat, Chairman of SIAF and Director at RSC2 Solutions
This session is hosted by the Scottish Information Assurance Forum (SIAF). However, all delegates are invited to join the pre-conference event. The June SIAF meeting will continue with the theme of The Diminishing Network Perimeter. Four solution providers will be invited along to have a RANT about topical infosec issues and SIAF attendees will have the opportunity to engage in a lively debate.

SIAF is committed to improving information security across organisations within Scotland. The forum consists of members from both the public and private sectors who are dedicated in improving awareness and developing best practice. This meeting will be free to attend.

One Year On…What’s happened in a year?
Last year we listened to presentations from Gerry O’Neill and Mike Humphrey. Now, one year on, we are delighted to welcome Mike and Gerry back to find out what’s happening in the Cloud and if users are reporting incidents.

16.00
to
16.30

Information Security Incidents – Are They Reported? If Not, Why Not?
Mike Humphrey, Head of Information Assurance and Accreditation, Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA)
- Why do people find reporting incidents a challenge?
- What are the barriers and what can be done to overcome them?

19.00
to
Late

Welcome Dinner: Your Passport to the World of Security
The welcome dinner will set the theme for the rest of the conference; a relaxed and informal chance to catch up with some of the latest developments amongst security vendors. Dinner will be an informal buffet presented in the exhibition hall, the sponsors will be available on the exhibition stands to demonstrate their current and future products. It will be a chance to catch up with some old friends and maybe make some new ones.

There will be a conference “passport” available to have stamped with vendor visas as you browse and engage with the sponsors.  Completed passports can then be submitted at the end of the conference for a prize draw for some excellent prizes.

08.00

Registeration

09.15

Chairman's Welcome: Alan Moffat
Alan Moffat MBA is the Managing Director of RSC2 Solutions and Founder and Chair of the Scottish Information Assurance Forum. Alan’s career spans 30 years in Information Security and 10 years in Management Profiling.

KEYNOTE Address: TBC

10.05

Vulnerabilities of Communication Devices
John Bayliss, Communications Risk Management
It is generally agreed that education is the most important aspect of protecting your information. Some attacks are almost impossible to mitigate against, so knowing what form an attack might take is critical. With ever-increasing vulnerabilities around communication (Blackberries, mobiles, laptops, Bluetooth, WiFi), keeping your company data secure is critical to your business’ survival. How can you ensure that your private commercial information stays just that - Private?

10.40

Visionary Statement: TBC

10.55

Break, Exhibition and Networking

11.30

The Legal Aspects of Cloud Computing
Dai Davis, Technology Lawyer and Chartered Engineer
Is cloud computing for everyone? What are the contractual and legal risks of cloud computing? What are the legal-security implications? How should they be addressed? How can they be minimised and avoided? This workshop examines how cloud computing can be adopted and the dangers avoided on a practical level.

12.05

The Human Factor 
Brian Hunter, Information Assurance Manager, Baillie Gifford
You may spend thousands on ensuring that you have the best technical defences against today’s cyber attacks, but a good social engineer could breach your security with the unwitting and obliging assistance of your trusted staff members. Using phishing, deception, trickery, scams and maybe even some charm, coupled with a little technical wizardry, you could find the security of your environment compromised. This is a real-life example of what’s possible. Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.

12.40

Visionary Statement: TBC

12.55

Lunch, Exhibition and Networking

14.00

Securing the Mobile Enterprise
Adrian Price, CIO, Ministry of Defence
Synopsis to be agreed.

14.35

The Top Ten Cloud Security Questions to Ask 
Mike Small, KuppingerCole
Organisations are moving towards a Cloud model for IT to optimise the procurement of IT services. How does this impact on information security and compliance? The Cloud is not a single model but covers a wide spectrum, the security risks associated with Cloud computing depend upon both the service model and the delivery model adopted. This presentation outlines the risks involved in Cloud Computing and provides ten information security questions that every organisation considering a move to Cloud computing needs to ask.

15.10

Visionary Statement: TBC

15.25

Break, Exhibition and Networking

16.00

Panel Session: The Diminishing Network Perimeter
Chair: Gerry O'Neill
Tony Neate, Managing Director, Get Safe Online
John Strange, Deputy Director, Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA)
Mike Small, Fellow Analyst, KuppingerCole
Antonis Patrikios, Associate Partner, Field Fisher Waterhouse

17.15

Close 

19.30

Drinks Reception

20.00

Gala Dinner
Join us in celebrating the 13th annual NISC Conference at the Gala Dinner. The evening will feature superb food, wine and entertainment.

08.00

Delegate Networking Breakfast
Breakfast on the last day will be served in the exhibition hall. It will also be your last chance to get your passport stamped and submitted for the grand prize draw.

09.10

Chairman's Opening: Alan Moffat
Alan Moffat MBA is the Managing Director of RSC2 Solutions and Founder and Chair of the Scottish Information Assurance Forum. Alan’s career spans 30 years in Information Security and 10 years in Management Profiling.

KEYNOTE Address: TBC

09.50

Should We Still Worry About Terrorist Attacks in the UK, and If So, What Form Will They Take? 
Andrew Erving, former Head of Counter-Terrorism Intelligence, GCHQ
Now that Usama bin Ladin and co have been pretty well put out of action what is the present terrorist threat in the UK and elsewhere? What should we be concerned about now, especially in the run–up to London 2012? What can the government and the agencies do both to prevent attacks and, heaven forbid, to deal with the consequences? This session contains the personal impressions of a former practitioner, with experience in the London CT community and central government’s COBR.

10.20

The Cost of Cybercrime
Charlie McMurdie, Detective Superintendent, Head of Economic and Cybercrime, Met Police
Synopsis to be agreed. 

10.50

Break, Exhibition and Networking

11.20

Social Media - Information Security Friend or Foe?
Graham McKay, Chief Information Security Officer, DC Thomson & Co Ltd
Graham takes you on a social media journey including the good, bad and ugly of social media from his companies perspective.  Tips and tricks a plenty as well as advice on policy and strategy.

11.50

The UK Cyber Security Challenge - A New Way to Find Talented Individuals
Duncan Hine, CEO, Cyber Security Challenge UK
2012 will be the third year of the UK Cyber Security Challenge. This is an usual way of helping people enter the cyber security industry and has uncovered some remarkable talent in the past. The presentation will give an update on progress to date and give an insight into some of the issues and challenges that cyber security faces in the when we have a critical shortage of skilled people. The challenge represents an innovative way of overcoming some of these problems and is making a real difference.

12.20

A Practical Way to Reduce Mobile Device Security Threats
Tony Neate, Managing Director, Get Safe Online
Synopsis to be agreed.