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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:
Tuesday 11 February 2025, 9.30am – 3.30pm
Canary Wharf, London
Awareness SASIG: Building resilience by managing human risk
As technology evolves, cybercriminals increasingly exploit human vulnerabilities through low-cost tactics like phishing. Our next Awareness SASIG will explore the value of security awareness programmes, how to gain executive support by aligning cybersecurity efforts with business goals.
We’re bringing together expert speakers to explore the growing impact of AI on cyber threats, including deepfakes and AI-driven social engineering. We’ll provide strategies to empower employees as the first line of defence, and offer insights into communicating the ROI of cybersecurity by translating technical results into business-focused outcomes.
Additionally, we’ll address mobile device vulnerabilities, advanced spyware risks, and the ethical challenges of using AI in phishing prevention, with a focus on the importance of human oversight. Discover how to strengthen security culture, drive behaviour change, and stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
We hope you and your colleagues will join us in London for a day filled with presentations, panel sessions, networking and a delicious lunch.
All SASIG events operate under Chatham House Rule and there is no charge to attend. Lunch and refreshments for this event are kindly provided by our hosts.
Subjects
Keynote presentation: Demonstrating security awareness value to senior stakeholders
Panel session: How do you demonstrate the value of awareness to the board
Bore, trick, nag or nudge: Understanding the current awareness market
Empowering the first line of defence: How people can beat fraud
Beyond MTD: The modern threats evading your traditional mobile security
Enhancing phishing tactics: The role of AI in the future of cyber threats
Panel session: Phishing and AI – myth vs reality
Speakers
Martin Smith MBE Chairman and Founder, The SASIG
Oz Alashe MBE CEO and Founder, CybSafe
Donna Huggett Information Security Education & Awareness Manager, Belron
Sarah McGuinness Head of Security Education and Awareness, DWP
Sophie Tate Security Awareness and Culture Lead, National Grid
Tim Ward Co-founder & CEO, Think Cyber
Inspector Charlie Morrison Head of Cyber Griffin, City of London Police
Adam Boynton Security Specialist EMEIA, Jamf
Gareth Thomas Senior Manager, Education & Awareness, Lloyds Banking Group
John Scott Independent Security Professional
Florian Pouchet Associate Partner, Wavestone
Kimberley Graham Manager of People-Centred Security, Sage
A senior representative from CybSafe
Quantum threats and opportunities:
The future of cybersecurity
Wednesday 5 March 2025
3.30pm – 7pm
Camberley, Surrey
In association with
In our latest event with the University of Surrey’s Centre for Cyber Security, we’re delighted to also working in association with the Surrey Cyber Security Cluster.
As quantum technology evolves, the cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, redefining how we protect digital assets. Once a theoretical concept, quantum computing is rapidly becoming a reality with profound security implications. This event will explore the dual-edged impact of quantum technology on cybersecurity, addressing both threats and opportunities. Quantum systems pose a significant risk to traditional encryption (potentially rendering it obsolete) while also driving advancements like quantum-resistant algorithms and quantum key distribution (QKD) that offer unprecedented data security.
We’ll examine the latest research and breakthroughs in quantum security, covering the risks of quantum decryption, the race for post-quantum cryptography, and practical QKD applications. Experts from industry and academia will share actionable insights to help organisations prepare for the quantum future. Whether you’re in cybersecurity, technology, or business, this event provides essential guidance to navigate the challenges and opportunities of the quantum era.
Please note that this event will be held in a different venue to previous events in this series. Further details, including the address, will be shared by email when your place is confirmed.
This event is open to members, non-member front-line cybersecurity professionals, and academics.
Presentations on the day include:
Welcome and introductions
Dr Andrew Rogoyski (info) Innovation Strategy Lead, The Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI, University of Surrey
Professor Ioana Boureanu Carlson (info), Director of Surrey’s Centre for Cybersecurity Research, University of Surrey
Steve Coburn, Director, Surrey Cyber Security Cluster
Danny King (info), Managing Director, The SASIG
Future-proofing cybersecurity: The road to quantum resilience
Dr Sana Belguith (info) Lecturer in Cyber Security, The University of Bristol
The quantum threat: Is your encryption ready for disruption?
Dr Peter Waggett, Programme Director, IBM UK Research Team
The holy grail of cryptography: Quantum security for private data processing
Daniel Gardham (info), Lecturer in Secure Systems, University of Surrey
Quantum collaboration: Building a secure future together
Rahul Tyagi, CEO, SECQAI
Q&A session
Your opportunity to share your thoughts, ask questions, and get answers from our speakers regarding their sessions
We look forward to welcoming you to this event.
All SASIG events operate under the Chatham House Rule and there is no charge to attend. Refreshments will be kindly provided by our hosts.
Places at this event are limited, so please register early to avoid disappointment. All applications will be reviewed, and a confirmation email with full venue details will be sent to those who are eligible four to six weeks before the event.
If you are a member of ISACA, ICA, ISC2 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.
Emerging technologies:
Laying the foundations for the future
Thursday 20 March 2025, 9.30am – 3pm (GMT)
In person – City of London
Emerging technologies continue to shape our world – both for good and, unfortunately, for bad. AI is emerging as the ‘technology’ that will either solve all our problems or lead to our extinction as a species. While AI dominates the emerging tech landscape, there is much more to consider. The growing adoption of sensors as part of the ‘Internet of Things’ presents new challenges, particularly around the convergence of OT and IT, as well as the ongoing risks posed by legacy technologies to businesses. Then there’s quantum technology, advancing rapidly. We are all aware of the threat quantum poses to current encryption methods, but what other risks are associated with adopting quantum technology, and what new threats might it amplify or create?
Historically, we’ve developed and adopted new technologies without fully considering their security implications until later. But adding security as an afterthought is neither cost-effective nor efficient. Looking ahead and considering how we would like technology to evolve is essential, though not without its challenges. So, join us as we explore how we can influence norms in innovation, particularly with quantum technology, without resorting to overly conservative approaches that could stifle transformative advancements like AI. And, as always, let’s not forget the policymakers, who face the difficult task of balancing ethics while maintaining technical parity with those less scrupulous.
Presentations on the day include:
Welcome and introductions
Tarquin Folliss OBE (info), Vice Chairman, The SASIG
A senior representative from Zurich Resilience Solutions (info)
Keynote presentation: Emerging technologies – balancing innovation, security, and resilience
Neil Clarke (info), UK Head of Cyber, Zurich Resilience Solutions
Panel session: Quantum – norms of behaviour
Facilitated by Tarquin Folliss OBE (info), Vice Chairman, The SASIG
Irfan Hemani (info), Deputy Director, Cyber Security Policy, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
Sheá Panayi (info), Principal – Cybersecurity Risk, M&S Digital & Technology
John Chapman (info), Cybersecurity PhD Researcher, University of Bristol
Cybersecurity and AI: Feedback from a year of securing AI engagements
Florian Pouchet (info), Head of Cybersecurity and Operational Resilience UK, Wavestone
The human element: Strengthening security in the age of AI and IoT
Richard Fridge (info), Director, Enterprise Sales, EMEA, HUMAN Security
Think like a human, act like a hacker: Revolutionising cybersecurity training
Tim Ward (info), Co-founder & CEO, Think Cyber
Panel session: The AI Opportunities Action Plan – can we afford not to implement it?
Facilitated by Tarquin Folliss OBE (info), Vice Chairman, The SASIG
Dr Melanie Garson (info), Associate Professor, University College London (UCL)
Rob Demain (info), CEO, e2e-assure
Senior representatives from Zurich Resilience Solutions (info) and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) (info)
Agenda
Emerging technologies public agenda
We look forward to welcoming you to this event.
All SASIG events operate under the Chatham House Rule and there is no charge to attend. Refreshments and lunch will be kindly provided by our hosts.
Places at this event are limited, so please register early to avoid disappointment. All applications will be reviewed, and a confirmation email with full venue details will be sent to those who are eligible four to six weeks before the event.
If you are a member of ISACA, ICA, ISC2 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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