Leeds Business Week and Free IT Security Events

[bjohnny42]

Not sure this is the right forum as it isn't training as such but just recieved this information on these free events that are part of Leeds Business Week and thought it might be of interest to others. My only link is I think I might be attending!

 

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‘Leeds Business Week’ 23rd – 27th September. The events are free to attend and are aimed at educating businesses around Info Security but looking at topics which many organisations may not know much about. The details are below and it would be great if you could come along. But if you’re not available, maybe one of your team would like to attend?

 

In either case, I look forward to seeing you on the 18th at the time specified.

 

Details of the events are;

 

Digital security for Lawyers, Insurers, Financiers and Health Professionals

This event looks at the BS 10008 standard and how scanning of paper material can still be authenticated so it is admissible in legal cases. This has huge implications for recovery of stored documentation. You NEED to know about this standard.

 

Date: 24th September

Venue: Leeds Law Society

Hosted by: Agenci with BSI

Address: 1 Albion Place, Leeds LS1 6JL

Start Time : 09:30

End Time : 10:30

Digital Security for Law, Insurance & Health firms: Ensuring correct storage for digital information. (BS10008) - Event - Leeds Business Week

 

Hackers and the Deep Web.

Ever wonder how Hackers get started? Why they do what they do and how?! This seminar takes you on a journey into the Deep web and shows you the methods used - so you can protect your company and respond more effectively.

 

Date: 25th September

Venue: The Carriageworks - Room 2

Hosted by: Agenci with BSI

Address: 3 Millennium Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 3AD

Start Time : 12:00

End Time : 12:45

Festival of Business! How Hackers target you and why - Event - Leeds Business Week

 

Social Engineering and Information Security

Focusing on the Information Security standard ISO27001 this seminar highlights the importance of not just process, policies and procedures but also 'People Hacking'. People are often the weakest link and this seminar is intended to show you how Social engineering works and what can be done to prevent it happening to you.

 

Date: 26th September

Venue: HSBC Park Row

Hosted by: Agenci with BSI

Address: 33 Park Row, Leeds LS1 1LD

Start Time : 09:30

End Time : 12:30

Information Security and Social Engineering