21 May 2020

Protecting your association in times of Covid-19

Learn about cybersecurity best practice for associations, and why it’s now more important than ever.

Learn about cybersecurity best practice for associations, and why it’s now more important than ever.

By now, many associations have sent their teams into remote working, switched their physical events to digital, and thought about how to deliver more value online.

This increased amount of remote activity raises the question; when was the last time you did a cybersecurity review?

As early data shows, Covid-19 has unfortunately left hackers with more time on their hands. International and national authorities, including the UK's National Cyber Security Centre, are warning about heightened security threats.

When systems are breached the impact can be wide-reaching from loss of income to a dent in your reputation. View this talk to increase confidence in your systems, with cybersecurity expert Paul Overton.

By viewing this talk, you will be better placed to:

  • Understand the value of your data, and the potential risk that comes with it
  • Identify key points of vulnerability
  • Take steps to better protect your digital estate
  • Achieve cybersecurity best practice

Speaker

Paul Overton

Director, Trusted Cyber Solutions

Paul is Managing director of Trusted Cyber Solutions. He has over 20 years’ experience in the design, development, operation and management of network systems and electronic/Cyber security systems. In previous roles, Paul has been a director of a major Internet Service Provider responsible for security design and engineering, with clients including large multinational companies and government departments. He has also been global security design authority for a major telecommunications company

Paul has led security teams providing security audit, penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, secure network and server design as well as the design, testing, and deployment of firewalls, Virtual Private Networks, and public key infrastructures. In addition he has many years Project Management experience. 

Paul has provided forensic and expert witness services in support of a number of police investigations of cyber crime. He played a key role in the Lennon case which established Denial of Service (DoS) attack via email as an offence under the Computer Misuse Act.