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SASIG
The SASIG (Security Awareness Special Interest Group) is a strong networking community for thousands of cybersecurity professionals, supporting the development of the industry through a series of physical events, webinars and masterclasses. The SASIG provides an environment where security professionals across all sectors can gather together privately to explore contentious and challenging cybersecurity issues in greater detail.
A safe space
The SASIG is committed to providing a space for cybersecurity professionals to gather safely and freely exchange views and concerns about the issues of affecting the industry.
With SASIG membership restricted to industry frontliners only, its events are a non-sales space, exclusively made up of security professionals with the exception of its vetted supporters who contribute to the community.
The SASIG enforces the Chatham House Rule at all of its physical events and members-only webinars.
The intention of the SASIG is to create a community, and therefore it fosters an environment of supportiveness, informality and inclusivity.
Advancing industry knowledge
The SASIG’s goal is to improve trust in the online environment and to harbour that trust it is committed to education and knowledge sharing throughout the community.
Its webinars and events feature high-calibre speakers
With a focus on professional development, The Security Institute members earn two CPD points for every hour learning at a SASIG webinar, and ISACAmembers earn CPE points for every webinar they attend.
Improving trust in the online environment
The Security Awareness Special Interest Group is really quite special and much-loved by thousands of cybersecurity professionals and others in the UK and beyond. It offers a subscription-free networking and thought-leadership forum for the industry. All of its activities are free to attend, covering the topics at the forefront of all members’ minds. It examines both the technical and the softer cybersecurity issues.
Membership now represents hundreds of organisations of all sizes from across the world and from all sectors, public and private, drawn from CISOs and other decisions makers and influencers who are responsible for security in their organisations.
You can see a list of SASIG’s upcoming events here. A few suggestions:
The Chief’s Brief with Liz Murray, Chief of Staff, SASIG
Thursday 26 February 2026, 11am-12noon (GMT)
Whilst many know Liz for her thought leadership in security awareness and her quirky flashes of hair colour, she’s a military veteran who had a diverse career in the Royal Air Force, before transferring to the Royal Artillery. Her acknowledgement that her everyday life in the military was extraordinary also nods to the understanding that her leadership experience there can be challenging for those who have never been in that environment.
A serious injury in 2013, immediately following Staff College, turned Liz’s life on its head. It took her out of the standard career path, although within the military environment, as she relearned to walk without a stick and to be herself. A new version.
That injury and subsequent recovery enabled her move into the private sector. Initially having said “not a bank and not cybersecurity”, Liz found her first role, and eventually her best job family fit, with HSBC, in cyber. Every role she’s had since has brought more learning, and often clear parallels with her military experience. Human risk management relies on human factors, all of which lean into her fascinating background.
In this chief’s brief, Martin and Liz will discuss how her experience has helped her navigate the private sector, given her resilience and made her an advocate for mental health and wellbeing as a result.
If you are a member of ISACA, ICA, CSyP or The Security Institute, you can earn CPE/CPD points for attending our webinars live. Remember to log your attendance with your provider to be credited.
An Evening With…
Mark Johnson and Paula Kershaw
Captivating Life Stories from the Trailblazers of Cybersecurity
Tuesday 24 March 2026
6pm – 9pm
London
Resilience is the watchword of this year. What does it take to be resilient in the face of adversity? What is it in our lives that helps us succeed? What can we learn from those who have? Join us for an evening in conversation with two remarkable individuals who will bring insight and inspiration by sharing their stories and thought-provoking perspectives.
We are remarkably privileged to be joined by Mark Johnson and Paula Kershaw; two leaders who have successfully navigated the professional world of cybersecurity whilst overcoming challenging circumstances. Mark’s vivid account of resilience forged from a childhood marked by adversity and social exclusion, is complemented by Paula’s reflections on navigating leadership, and helping her teams succeed whilst dealing with professional and personal challenges. Theirs are not your ‘typical career stories’. In conversation with SASIG’s own Martin Smith MBE and Liz Murray, expect raw honesty, moments of levity and practical wisdom that redefine what it means to thrive against the odds.
Hosted with the generous hospitality of Wavestone, who will provide delicious refreshments and a buffet supper, this promises to be more than an event: It’s a celebration of experience, resilience and reflection… not to mention the opportunity make our five new friends too.
All SASIG events operate under the Chatham House Rule and there is no charge to attend. All applications will be reviewed, and a confirmation email with full venue details will be sent to those who are eligible shortly before the event.
If you are a member of ISACA, ICA, ISC2, CSyP or The Security Institute, you can earn CPE/CPD points for attending our events live/in person. Remember to log your attendance with your provider to be credited.
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- To our attendee terms and to follow the standard of behaviour set out in SASIG’s Safe Space Charter.