The event will explore today's most prominent cybersecurity threats facing businesses and provide insights on how to proactively secure defences against them.
As part of the Leeds Digital Festival, KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform in partnership with aql, one of the world’s most innovative telecoms operators, will host the first CyberSecure Leeds: Human Risk & Connectivity Summit. The immersive event will take place on Thursday, 19 September 2024 at aql’s historic Salem Chapel in Leeds.
The CyberSecure Leeds summit has been designed for businesses of all sizes and government officials to learn about the most prevalent cyber threats and gain valuable insights into building a resilient defence strategy. Through expert-led sessions and interactive workshops, attendees will acquire actionable strategies to enhance their organisation's cyber awareness and preparedness.
The event offers an excellent opportunity for like-minded professionals from SMEs to enterprises to network and engage in discussions, exchange ideas and explore potential collaborations to develop security measures.
Renowned cyber expert, Javvad Malik will engage the audience in an interactive game of “What the Facts!?” and host a panel session that asks: “Are employees TAPPED Out when it comes to cybersecurity?” before heading out to informal breakout sessions. Lunch will be served during networking sessions.
aql’s Founder and Chairman, Prof. Adam Beaumont will welcome attendees to the company’s historic headquarters and offer insight into one of the UK’s most innovative telecoms operators, and ‘hidden enabler’ of smart cities.
Attendees will also have the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive preview of ‘The Inside Man’ Series 6, KnowBe4’s award-winning, Netflix-style security awareness series.
“As cybersecurity becomes increasingly entrenched in everyday business, it’s crucial that we collaborate to develop best practices and strategies to defend against future cyber threats that challenge us,” commented Dan Hindley, senior director of sales (UK&I) at KnowBe4. “Through events like this, we can help businesses embed a strong security culture into their everyday processes, including building a human firewall. We’re grateful to have aql as our partners to help to educate organisations locally, and beyond, to keep them safe from the ongoing cyber threats that challenge us.”
Bill Brigden, CTO, aql :“At aql, we are dedicated to the security of our network, services and customers’ data. As an ISO-27001-accredited business, security is paramount to our operations. Partnering with leaders like KnowBe4 ensures that we stay at the forefront of cybersecurity, continuously enhancing our resilience against diverse threats. Hosting this event at Salem Chapel, our HQ and home to our state-of-the-art data centre, reflects our commitment to creating a safer, more secure digital environment for everyone.”
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For more information about KnowBe4, please visit: www.knowbe4.com
About KnowBe4
KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by more than 60,000 organisations around the globe. Founded by IT and data security specialist Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 helps organisations address the human element of security by raising awareness about ransomware, CEO fraud and other social engineering tactics through a new-school approach to awareness training on security. Kevin Mitnick, who was an internationally recognized cybersecurity specialist and KnowBe4’s Chief Hacking Officer, helped design the KnowBe4 training based on his well-documented social engineering tactics. Tens of thousands of organisations rely on KnowBe4 to mobilise their end users as their last line of defence.
About aql
aql is a UK-based, regulated telecommunications operator with over 25 years of industry experience. aql specialises in providing secure, reliable wholesale access to fixed and mobile networks to government, enterprises and innovators. aql is responsible for the voice services and numbering of over 100 million numbers for 20 plus UK ISPs, routes over 1 million SMS text messages per day and has enabled over 40 UK MVNO brands. aql also owns and operates a significant national data network and secure data centres within the UK. Underpinning aql's service design expertise is a carrier-grade delivery network, operating both in the IP and TDM domain, allowing the company to provide innovation and bring the service to operation. Their IoT solution, aql Core, powers real-time data insight and analysis for organisations through a variety of 5G and IoT-enabled testbeds across the country.
The aql network is a national network spanning several sites. A large presence in both London and significant out-of-London points of presence, allows aql to operate a heavily interconnected network with full geographic resilience.
