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After a short networking break, the line-up continued with Jill Trebilcock,
the Deputy Chair of the Cyber Security Alliance. Jill outlined the purpose
and objectives of the Cyber Security Alliance and discussed the parts being
planned by various organisations including the Security Institute under the
leadership of Mahbubul Islam. Jill stressed that all working within the sector
are encouraged to contribute to the work of the on-going Alliance, and that
there are various routes through which cyber security professionals can get
involved.

This was followed by another panel discussion that covered the issues
surrounding facial recognition and security surveillance, creating some
insightful debate on the morality of these new technologies and if or how
they should be implemented by security professionals in both the private and
public sector.

Our Chief Executive Rick Mounfield CSyP FSyI then closed the day’s
proceedings, summarising the important takeaways from the talks of the day
and expressed how much insight he had personally gained from attending.

The event had a great turnout and received fantastic feedback from attendees,
there was a buzz during all networking breaks with attendees discussing their
work and making new connections with others in the industry.

If you would like to get involved with the CCSIG or any of our other Special
Interest Groups please email [email protected].

Disclaimer: This event took place before any government restrictions on public
gatherings, and all attendees were sent instructions to follow the current
government guidelines via email in the lead up to the event. Both the Security
Institute and Accenture provided all attendees with anti-bacterial hand wash
and other sanitary products through-out the event.