The UK Cyber Week Expo and Conference, held between 17–18 April 24 at the Olympia in London, provides a platform for industry leaders, practitioners, and enthusiasts to converge and explore the cutting-edge trends and challenges shaping the current cyber security landscape.
The DCR Partners Team recently attended the event – meeting with customers, speaking with partners and potential customers and heard firsthand of new innovations and industry challenges.
Below is a snapshot of what was on offer:
Key Themes and Discussions
Throughout the conference, distinguished speakers covered a wide spectrum of topics that are shaping the cyber security landscape. Discussions ranged from the escalating sophistication of cyber threats, such as ransomware and social engineering, to the pivotal role of AI in strengthening defence strategies.
Some of the discussions that we found really insightful included:
Stephanie Itimi, CEO at SEIDEA delivered a talk on ‘Technical Security Risk in the Era of Deepfakes and Generative AI’. This session focused on the security risks associated with deepfakes and generative AI, emphasising the impact on individuals, businesses and society. The key takeaways were:
Katie Ralph, Director, Solutions Engineering at SonicWall delivered a talk on ‘Building Cyber Resilience: Prioritisation in a Rapidly Shifting Threat Landscape’. During this session we discussed:
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, events like the UK Cyber Week play a vital role in fostering knowledge sharing, innovation, and collaboration.
If you’d like to learn more about how we can support you in all elements of cyber and risk assurance, please get in touch. Email: info@dcrpartners.co.uk or Call: +44 113 322 27 90.