FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q1  Why should I attend NISC?
Q2 How do I register?
Q3 Can I sponsor the event?
Q4 How do I get to Fairmont St Andrews?
Q5 Can I attend the event without staying over at the hotel?
Q6 Where is the event being held?
Q7 Can I speak at the event?
Q8 Can I book an additional night's accomodation at the hotel for either the Tuesday or Friday evenings?
Q9 My partner is unable to come, is it possible for a colleague to share my room and attend the conference?
Q10 I have had several members of my organisation wishing to attend. Do you provide a discount if more that one member from my organisation attends?

Q1 Why should I attend NISC?
Top 10 Reasons to Attend NISC

1. Speakers
NISC attracts an exceptional level of business speaker. Each is renowned within his or her chosen field for being an innovative, industry leader. The agenda comprises of key security vendors, academics and researchers all eager to provide insight into future trends within the industry.

“NISC brings together a comprehensive mix of information assurance professionals enabling a valuable pool of knowledge & experience to be exchanged.”
Mick Humphrey, Police & National Infrastructure Assurance Liaison, Police Information Technology Organisation (PITO)


2. Education
NISC highlights future issues and trends within the Information Security arena. Providing delegates with a sound footing for the following twelve months ensuring many NISC delegates return time and time again.

“It never ceases to amaze me how year on year you continue to excel in the delivery of an excellent agenda, provoking speakers and all in superb surroundings. For those involved in IS this is a must. I look forward to returning next year.”
John Graham, Principal IT Auditor, Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council


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3. Ground Breaking Technology
Delegates attending NISC have the opportunity to spend quality time with some of the UK’s leading security vendors. Attending the vendor sessions enables attendees to participate in practical demonstrations whilst evaluating the functionality of the latest security solutions and optimise their investments.

“An excellent conference with the technical workshops being the highlight for me.”
Iain Bissett, Technical Specialist, Royal Bank of Scotland


4. Networking
NISC is a unique, three day, residential event promoting best practice in all areas of Information Assurance. The event has plenty of networking opportunities for delegates to spend time with like minded individuals from within their industry or alternatively spend one-on-one time with the speaker and security experts.

“Overall excellent event for sharing knowledge & experience between similar agencies and business partners.”
Alan Moffat, Chairman, Scottish Information Assurance Forum (SIAF)


5. Agenda
The NISC agenda has been designed to appeal to a mixed audience, comprising of keynote sessions, vendor technical sessions, panel discussions and business focussed breakout sessions. NISC attendees come from both the public and private sectors whose backgrounds are varied; both technical and non-technical. Job roles vary and previous events have been attended by members of HR and finance through to audit, IT, Information Assurance and legal.

“Excellent event - helped reinforce my understanding of Information Security issues.”
Peter Sloane, Business Improvement Manager, Irwin Mitchell

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6. Delegates
NISC attracts conscientious individuals, responsible for the security and development of their organisations. The delegates thrive when learning in a pro-active, relaxed environment. Information Security is not a theoretical exercise; neither need it be complicated. It can be implemented as a practical and sensible business solution. NISC continues to educate delegates by encouraging a constructive and undemanding approach to security.

“NISC – bringing together many with knowledge & experience in the IT security area, happy to discuss in a convivial atmosphere. Well worth 3 days out of the office.”
David Murphy, Director of IT, MacRoberts Solicitors


7. Security Specific
NISC is one of the few events held in the UK that focuses solely on current and evolving Information Security issues. Providing staff, customers and business partners with assurance in your organisation’s security and reliability increases your integrity. Good reputation for confidentiality and efficiency is precious and the business value gained from thisis priceless. NISC 10 hopes to educate delegates by encouraging a constructive and undemanding approach to security.

“It is often said that "Security is a process, not an event". This is an event that really helps with the process.”
Brian Hitchen, IT Security Manager, eSure


8. NISC Respects Your Time
NISC is one of the UK's premier events and as such works hard to ensure its programme contains relevant information that will appeal to its delegates and make best use of their time ‘out of office’. NISC ensures its agenda has exceptional business speakers and avoids sales pitches. All vendor presentations are delivered in optional breakout sessions allowing the delegate to attend only what is relevant to them.

“The premier Security event that delivers solutions with a balance of supplier & industry issues.”
Shaun Roberts, Deputy Director - Head of ICT, Jersey Financial Services Commission

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9. Pedigree
In 2008 NISC will host its 9th consecutive event. The inaugural NISC event was held in 2000 at Redworth Hall in County Durham, 30 delegates attended. NISC 2007 saw over 200 attendees at the conference. NISC promotes nothing but the highest level of Information Assurance and people associate its brand with security, integrity and industry best practice.

“One of the leading Security conferences in the UK. A major event in the security calendar. Excellent Programme.”
David Lacey, Jericho Forum


10. The Future
NISC is informative and thorough, focussing solely on current and evolving Information Security issues. The perfect basis for any individual responsible for the integrity & security of their organisations data.

“If you can only attend one IT Security seminar per year, this has to be THE one”
Alan Sheppard, ITSO & WARP, Defence Procurement Agency - MOD


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Q2 How do I register?
Please visit the Registration page and complete the online registration form. You will require your postal address, contact details and a purchase order number. Alternatively contact Tina Deighton, the event organiser on 0845 58 27001.

Q3 Can I sponsor the event?
There are a number of sponsorship opportunities available at NISC.
If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please complete the online enquiry form.

Q4 How do I get to Fairmont St Andrews?
For full directions please go to the venue section, click here.

Q5 Can I attend the event without staying over at the hotel?
Yes, day delegate packages are available for attendees that do not require accommodation. A day delegate package includes: registration for the conference, breakout sessions and exhibition hall; an invite for both the delegate and their partner to attend the BBQ on day one and the gala dinner and entertainment on day two.

Q6 Where is the event being held?
NISC is being held at the Fairmont St Andrews in Fife, Scotland.

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Q7 Can I speak at the event?
The events team are currently finalising the NISC agenda for 2010.
If you are interested in speaking at the event, please complete the online enquiry form.

Q8 Can I book an additional night's accomodation at the hotel for either the Tuesday or Friday evenings?
Sapphire has secured a number of rooms with the hotel at reduced pre and post event rates. Please contact Tina Deighton, the event organiser on 0845 58 27001.

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Q9 My partner is unable to come, is it possible for a colleague to share my room and attend the conference?
A reduced rate is available to delegates attending from the same organisation, but sharing the same accommodation for the event.
Please contact Tina Deighton, the event organiser on 0845 58 27001 for further information.

Q10 I have had several members of my organisation wishing to attend. Do you provide a discount if more that one member from my organisation attends?
Yes, if one or more members of your organisation wish to attend we can provide a discount.
Please contact Tina Deighton, the event organiser on 0845 58 27001 for further information.

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