ITC CYBER PEAK 2023
Taking the complexity out of cyber security
REFRAME THE CONVERSATION
Following the ITC Cyber Summit in January we will continue the conversation of how organisations can do more with less. The ITC Cyber Peak takes the complexity out of cyber security for business leaders with the latest practical and operational guidance. Discover how to improve your cyber posture with confidence and gain the agility needed to stay ahead of the threats of today, and of the future…so that you can focus on what matters the most — your business priorities.
Full Agenda
Lunch and registration
Welcome
Microsoft address
An outcome-focused business
Securing your business with Zero Trust
Exposing security blind spots: Elevate your defences
Networking break
Positive outcomes in a complex market
Exclusive keynote
Ask the experts
Closing remarks
Networking drinks
SPEAKER BIOS
Welcome
Arno Robbertse
Chief Executive Officer at ITC Secure
Microsoft address
Wendy Carstairs
Cloud Solutions Architecture Leader – Global Partner Solutions UK at Microsoft
Wendy Carstairs is a technology leader and sales professional with 25+ years’ experience in the IT industry across market-leading vendors, resellers, distribution, and independent software vendors.
In her current role in Microsoft, Wendy is the Cloud Solutions Architecture Leader for Global Partner Solutions UK, leading a team of Microsoft technology experts in AI and Security. The team works with Microsoft Partners to bring new capabilities to market to drive digital transformation and enable our customers to achieve more.
An outcome-focused business
ITC’s services roadmap and how it aligns to Microsoft’s key focus for FY24.
Mark Weait
Chief Revenue Officer at ITC Secure
Mark Weait is the Chief Revenue Officer at ITC Secure, responsible for leading the company’s revenue generation operations, overseeing all sales, marketing and strategic partnership efforts to support the company’s next phase of growth and its expanding go-to-market plans.
Mark has more than 20 years’ experience in the technology sector with particular expertise in enterprise networks, mobile technologies managed security services, big data platforms and cloud services. Prior to ITC Secure, Mark was Vice President and Head of Europe at Tata Communications, where he was responsible for leading the sale of Tata Communications’ entire portfolio of network, cloud, mobility, security and unified communications and collaboration services across Europe.
Before this, he led the EMEA Carries and Distribution business at Blackberry. Prior to this, he was the EMEA Vice President of Mobile 365, responsible for driving the company’s rapid revenue growth in the region, which contributed to its acquisition first by Sybase and then by SAP. At SAP Mobile Services, Mark became Head of Global Sales, managing a 100-strong team.
Session 1 - Securing your business with Zero Trust
Adopting an effective Identity and Access Management strategy based upon Zero Trust principles is no longer a wish-list item, it’s a business imperative.
A Zero Trust security architecture facilitates minimum disruption and reduced friction in organisational security with greater agility. Find out how to begin and enable your enterprise with meaningful and sustainable assurances for your business assets and processes in the context of a distributed workplace today, which extends to almost anywhere, anytime, on any device.
Mandeep Gosal
Director of Professional Services at ITC Secure
Mandeep Gosal is the Director of Professional Services at ITC Secure and is responsible for the company’s professional services portfolio including Cyber Advisory.
He has more than 15 years’ international experience in effective customer service delivery, development and execution of strategy and management of business in both the telecommunications and cyber security sectors. Mandeep is a Certified Information Security Manager.
Before joining ITC, Mandeep worked at global firm Ericsson for 12 years. He holds a Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering, an MBA from the London School of Economics, and completed Cyber Security for Business Leaders certificate at Oxford University.
Session 2 - Exposing security blind spots: Elevate your defences
Explore the powerful capabilities of Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) to reveal and address hidden vulnerabilities within your cloud infrastructure. Learn how utilising CSPM technology can fortify your defences, provide comprehensive cloud visibility, and empower your organisation to proactively safeguard against threats, ensuring a resilient and secure cloud environment.
Alan Armstrong
Senior Cloud Security Architect at ITC Secure and Microsoft MVP
Alan Armstrong is a Senior Cloud Security Architect at ITC Secure. With over eight years of experience, Alan advises customers on security solutions enabling them to correctly implement and maximise the use of their Microsoft technology investments. Alan is a Microsoft Most Valued Professional in security and was one of the first in the world to achieve a Blackbelt in Microsoft Defender for Cloud in the Microsoft Security Customer Connection Community. He currently holds 13 Microsoft certifications and has played an active role in Microsoft’s global Windows 11 advertising campaign. In his spare time, Alan co-hosts the Let’s Talk Azure podcast.
Session 3: Positive outcomes in a complex market
Start with the desired outcome and the required cyber security posture, rather than beginning with tools and technology. Navigate the cyber security vendor sprawl through favouring cohesive and unified over claimed best of breed and siloed technologies. Eliminate the gaps and overlaps that are inevitable with a multi-vendor approach to cyber security. Learn the importance of the M (Managed) in an organisation’s XDR (Extended Detection & Response) approach and strategy.
Jason Curtis
Head of Pre Sales at ITC Secure
Jason Curtis is the Head of Pre Sales at ITC Secure. With over 25 years’ experience in cyber security and secure networking, he has worked at some of the leading global managed service providers. At ITC, Jason leads the pre sales team in providing technical expertise to customer stakeholders. He is a technologist, managed services specialist and advocate of the Zero Trust model. Jason is a father and taxi to his two children, although not always in that order.
Exclusive keynote
Pete Cooper
Former deputy director of Cyber Defence in the Cabinet Office
Pete Cooper is the former Deputy Director of Cyber Defence within the Government Security Group in the UK Cabinet Office. With a diverse military, private sector and government background, he has worked on everything ranging from cyber operations, global cyber security strategies, advising on the nature of state vs state cyber conflict, to leading cyber security change with ground-breaking, collaborative work across industry, public sector and the global hacker community, including founding the Aerospace Village at DEF CON and Cyber 9/12 UK.