Board Room Under Siege
Experience a real-time cyber attack targeting board members and learn strategic preventative measures & responses
Experience a real-time attack on a board member
Understand why you and the rest of the board are the primary targets
Comprehend the scale of the challenge ahead of you and what to do about it
Why is it Important?
Regrettably, despite the increasing prevalence of cyber threats, cybersecurity isn’t prioritised at board level. Many board members do not understand the rapidly evolving sophisticated methods, leading to underestimation of associated risks.
Additionally, cybersecurity is occasionally perceived as a technical rather than a strategic business concern, resulting in insufficient attention and resource allocation.
This oversight exposes board members to significant risk, as they are prime targets for cybercriminals seeking to exploit their high-level access to sensitive information and decision-making processes.
Board members face various attack vectors, including phishing schemes targeting executives, sophisticated ransomware attacks capable of paralysing operations, and insider threats from disgruntled employees or contractors. Furthermore, supply chain attacks can introduce vulnerabilities through trusted third-party vendors.
The consequences of a successful cyber attack on a board can be severe, leading to financial losses, reputational damage, legal liabilities, and a loss of stakeholder trust.
Moreover, regulatory bodies increasingly hold boards accountable for cybersecurity failures, intensifying the associated risks.
To mitigate these risks, board members must prioritise cybersecurity as a critical component of their governance responsibilities, establishing robust defences and informed decision-making processes.
Meet your Panel
Darren Ford
Head of Managed Security - Conosco
Security Expert
With over 16 years of security experience, Darren is a seasoned professional with extensive international security operations exposure in large financial institutions, government entities, and MSPs. His diverse background provides him with an in-depth understanding of cybersecurity across various domains.
Martin Hodgson
Security Consultant - Conosco
Ethical Hacker
With a distinguished career spanning over 15 years in the security industry, he has established himself as a trusted expert. He has collaborated with a diverse array of private and public sector organisations, including high-profile government entities, and has consistently demonstrated his ability to fortify digital defences and enhance cybersecurity resilience.
Aaron Flack
Marketing Manager - Conosco
Webinar Moderator
Aaron has brings extensive expertise in effectively communicating best practices in information security to board members within our wide-ranging customer base.