The Internet of Things (IoT) is an all-encompassing term used to convey many different facets of technology innovation, in which a large number of devices cooperate by being interconnected via the Internet. Whilst convenient and enabling rapid take up, the connecting of various devices, particularly those which may not have been originally intended to be connected to the internet, can leave the door open to the cyber-criminal.

The Internet of Things race is currently on. Suppliers and service providers are competing to be first to market with new gizmos that will make some aspects of life easier, be it intelligent transport; smart energy; healthcare applications; assisted living or home entertainment systems.

Speakers

This event from the East Midlands Cyber Security Forum will feature presentations from Internet of Things experts, who will explain how the Internet of Things operates; what advantages this could bring to you and your organisation; examine what the security issues are; and give advice and guidance on how you can overcome them.

The line up of our speakers and their presentations on the evening are:

• Overview of the challenges and issues of the IoT and its security
  (Colin Robbins, Managing Consultant at Qonex)

• Self-defending IoT devices and gateways: solutions for consideration
  (Matt Aldridge, Solutions Architect at Webroot)

• Raising finance for IoT projects
  (Dave Cowe, Senior Account Manager and Chris Ward, Technical Consultant at Econocom)

• Practical steps to overcoming the challenges of IoT security
  (Mike Gillespie, Managing Director at Advent IM)
  
  

East Midlands Cyber Security Forum

This event is being organised by the East Midlands Cyber Security Forum which is supported by the East Midlands branches of the UK Cyber Security Forum and the Institute of Information Security Professionals (IISP), in partnership with the East Midlands Chambers of Commerce.

The event provides a platform for those with an interest in cyber security to come together to share ideas with peers; build links to colleagues with similar roles; explore issues of common concern; keep up-to-date with developments in the field, and draw on the knowledge and expertise of a network of contacts.

Practicalities

Please arrive at 6:00pm for a 6:30pm start. Parking will be available at the venue, for further details visit the De Montfort website

Full details will be provided in the joining instructions sent out a week prior to the event.