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UK Cyber Month in North America

May 2021

 

UK CYBER MONTH PROGRAMME
 
Thank you to everyone who joined us for UK Cyber Month in North America. 
 

 

Past Events

Thursday, 6 May 2021
 
Introducing the US Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency
14:00 - 15:00 BST / 06:00 - 07:00 PDT / 09:00 - 10:00 EDT 
 

 

We invite you to join this webinar to gain a greater understanding of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) organisation including its influence and scope, as well as understand priorities, opportunities and best practices for engaging with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
 
Hosted by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Associate Director SES Matthew Wombacher. Focused on Operational Readiness and Continuity, Mr. Wombacher will help demystify the complex structure of the DHS as well as outline upcoming priorities for DHS CISA and best practices for engagement as a UK company.
 
Registration is now closed.
 
Tuesday, 11 May 2021
 
US DOD DIU Priorities & Counter Craft Success Story - LORCA & DIT 
16:00 - 17:00 BST / 08:00 - 09:00 PDT / 11:00 - 12:00 EDT 
 

 

The UK's Department for International Trade in partnership with the London Office for Rapid Cyber Security (LORCA) is hosting a webinar joined by Patrick Gould, Deputy Director, Cyber Portfolio of the US DoD Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to discuss engaging with the DIU and DoD as a commercial partner and Dan Brett, CSO & Founder of CounterCraft to speak on the company's success working with the DIU. Q&A to follow.
 
Registration is now closed.
 
Tuesday, 11 May - Wednesday 12 May 2021
 
CYBERUK 2021*
16:00 - 01:00 BST / 08:00 - 17:00 PDT / 11:00 - 20:00 EDT 
 

 

CYBERUK is the UK government’s flagship cyber security event. The event will share an exciting range of world-class content across two days through a mix of live keynotes and panels. A selection of pre-recorded sessions from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and sponsors will be available for participants to watch in their own time. In addition, participants will have the opportunity for live Q&A with speakers on Twitter after select sessions.
 
This year the event will be delivered via a dedicated YouTube channel meaning open access to all and no need for registration. You can access the full programme on the NCSC website; and keep up to date with the latest details via the CYBERUK Twitter channel.
 
Learn more about CYBERUK and available sessions here.
 
*CYBERUK is not part of the UK Cyber Month in North America programme but is available to UK and international attendees, courtesy of the NCSC.
 
Wednesday, 12 May 2021
 
NA Cybersecurity Market Session - DIT 
16:00 - 17:00 BST / 08:00 - 09:00 PDT / 11:00 - 12:00 EDT 
 

 

The session joins UK Cyber Envoy Michael Powell and Debbie Goodleff, Senior Trade Officer, UK Defence & Security Exports, to provide a market overview of the U.S. and Canada.
 
Michael and Debbie will discuss the cyber clusters and ways to identify and approach current opportunities, as well as events worth attending and organizations you should be connected to. With plenty of opportunity for questions, this informal and interactive session is a great introduction to exporting cybersecurity products and services to North America.  
 
Registration is now closed. 
 
 
Thursday, 13 May 2021
 
In-Depth Look at Maryland's Cybersecurity Ecosystem (ft. Maryland Dept. of Commerce, AllegisCyber and NIST)
16:00 - 17:00 BST / 08:00 - 09:00 PDT / 11:00 - 12:00 EDT 

 

 

The UK's Department for International Trade is delighted to bring you an in-depth discussion on Maryland's cybersecurity landscape featuring: 
  • Vince DeFrancisci, Director, Cybersecurity & Aerospace at Maryland Department of Commerce
  • Bob Ackerman, Founder & Managing Director, AllegisCyber Capital
  • Kevin Stine, Chief, Applied Cybersecurity Division, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
The panel will highlight how Maryland fits into the broader US ecosystem as well as provide an in-depth look into Maryland DOC, AllegisCyber and NIST, and how they work with companies.
 
Learn more about Maryland's cybersecurity industry marketplace here.
 
Registration is now closed.
 
Attendees are also invited to participate in the UK-Maryland Cyber Networking program and connect with Maryland companies and organizations that are of interest to you. To join this program, click here
 
Thursday, 13 May 2021
 
Launch of the Transatlantic Cyber Security Business Network*
15:00 - 16:00 BST / 07:00 - 08:00 PDT / 10:00 - 11:00 EDT 
 

 

The Transatlantic Cyber Security Business Network is being launched to encourage and facilitate greater dialogue, collaboration and thought leadership on cyber security business issues between the UK and U.S.
 
Join us at the online launch event when a panel of transatlantic cyber security leaders will explore how industry and government can work more effectively together to combat the global cyber threat. Panellists include:
  • Robert Hannigan, Chairman of Blue Voyant International
  • Shawn Henry, President, Services Division, and Chief Security Officer, CrowdStrike 
  • Sean Plankey, Director of Cyber Missions for DataRobot
  • Alastair Paterson, CEO of Digital Shadows
The panel will be moderated by Maggie Titmuss, Director, Intelligence and Incident Response at Lloyds Banking Group. 
 
Learn more about the event and register here.
 
*This event is not part of the UK Cyber Month in North America programme but is available to UK and international attendees, courtesy of Transatlantic Cyber Security Business Network.
 
Tuesday, 25 May 2021
 
In-Depth Look at the UK's Cybersecurity Ecosystem (featuring: London and Partners, Invest Northern Ireland, Capslock Education Ltd., and the UK's Department for International Trade)
14:00 - 15:00 BST / 06:00 - 07:00 PDT / 09:00 - 10:00 EDT 

 

 
The UK's Department for International Trade brings an in-depth discussion on the United Kingdom's cybersecurity landscape featuring: 
  • Dr. Chris Moore, Technology Specialist, UK Department for International Trade (DIT - London)
  • Mark Johnston, Senior Vice President, West Coast Invest in Northern Ireland
  • Stephen Feline, Director of North America, London & Partners
  • Dr. Andrea Cullen & Lorna Armitage, Co-founders, Capslock Education Ltd., cyber training in Manchester, UK
  • Moderated by Ashley Stearns, Vice Consul, UK Department for International Trade (British Consulate General - New York)
The panel highlighted how the UK cyber ecosystem can benefit US cyber companies expanding into international markets, particularly EMEA, and assist them in setting up operations in the UK.
 
Learn more about the UK's cybersecurity industry marketplace here
 
Registration is closed.