IT Security - How Exposed are we to the Cyber Threat?

IT Security - How Exposed are we to the Cyber Threat?
A seminar for Professional Service Providers Thursday 24 April 2014 The Trade & Investment Section of the ?British Embassy in Belgium cordially invites you to a seminar on Cyber Security for Professional Service Providers.

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This seminar is aimed at representatives of professional service providers, those operating within sectors such as finance, recruitment, accountancy, consultancy, legal etc. who seek to ensure the security of their organisations data and networks as service providers are increasingly becoming targets of malicious activities due to the data they hold.

It will discuss why IT Security is growing in importance, how exposed we are to cybercrime, common threats and how to protect IT networks against the growing threats.

Brussels based company Netshield will introduce IT services aimed at delivering effective IT security for your operations.

Registration Register via our Eventbrite-page or rsvp to wouter.debeyne@fco.gov.uk by Tuesday 22 April if you wish to attend.

This event is free of charge but please confirm your attendance as places are limited. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to welcoming you at the event! Programme 09:30 Welcome coffee and registration of participants 10:00 Introduction and welcome by British Ambassador Jonathan Brenton 10:10 Richard Carty, "IT Security - How Exposed are we to the Cyber Threat" 10:55 Rodrigo Marcos Alvarez - LIVE security breach demonstration 11:15 Richard Carty, "IT Security – Protecting yourself Against the Cyber Threat" 11:30 Paul Van den Bulck, "Data Security form a Legal Perspective" 11:45 Q&A 12:00 Sandwich lunch and networking Event Details Date
Thursday 24 April 2014

Time
09.30-13.00

Location
British Embassy Brussels,
1st floor, near Schuman

10 Avenue d’Auderghem
B-1040 Brussels

Contact Details UK Trade & Investment
Wouter Debeyne, Trade Adviser
T: +32 2 287 62 42 or
E: wouter.debeyne@fco.gov.uk
www.ukti.gov.uk/belgium

Netshield Enterprise Services Ltd.
Richard Carty, Director of Netshield
T: +32 588 02 39 or
E: richard.carty@netshield.eu

22-28 Avenue d’Auderghem,
B-1040 Brussels
www.netshield.eu Speakers Biographies British Ambassador to Belgium, Jonathan Brenton Jonathan took up his post as the British Ambassador to Belgium in May 2010. Before that, he was Head of the Joint Management Office, responsible for the 3 British missions and the devolved administrations in Brussels. Jonathan began his career in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1994. While in London he covered EU issues and Africa. He has a PhD in English Literature from Cambridge and studied 2 years at Boston University. www.gov.uk/government/world/belgium

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Richard Carty, Netshield Netshield, represented by Richard Carty, is a technology and service led company who provide managed IT Services, supporting both Public and Private Businesses worldwide from local governments to manufacturing and professional services. Founded in 1995 Netshield has 18 years of experience in providing a complete range of services to reduce the stress of IT Security and Data Management. Visit Netshield’s website more information on the different services offered at www.netshield.eu

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Rodrigo Marcos Alvarez, Technical Director SECFORCE Rodrigo is a CREST certified security consultant with 10 years of experience in the offensive security industry. Rodrigo is Technical Director at SECFORCE, a leader in the delivery of penetration testing services, working with organizations which strive to be in the cutting edge of information security. Co-author of the best-selling book "SQL injection, attacks and defense" and author of a wide number of articles and security testing tools. http://www.secforce.com/

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Paul Van den Bulck, Partner at McGuireWoods Paul focuses on legal issues concerning technology law, data privacy and security, intellectual property, media and entertainment, and fair trade practices. Paul also counsels clients on day to day IP and IT issues, provides strategic advice and manages IP and IT due diligence. He also manages large IP portfolios. Paul is a member of the Brussels and Paris Bars. http://www.mcguirewoods.com
UK Trade & Investment is the Government Department that helps UK-based companies succeed in the global economy. We also help overseas companies bring their high-quality investment to the UK’s dynamic economy – acknowledged as Europe’s best place from which to succeed in global business.

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