Events and conferences are a vital part of your career and business development, particularly in an industry as ever-evolving as cybersecurity.
Love them or loathe them, there’s no denying that live events remain one of the best ways to learn, network and grow. The key? Choosing the events you attend wisely. And with that in mind, we’ve rounded up 20 of the best 2019 conferences and networking events for cybersecurity and infosec professionals.
Securi-Tay
Date: tbc
Where: Abertay University, Scotland
Cost: tbc
Website: https://securi-tay.co.uk/
2019 is year three for Scotland’s Securi-Tay, and it’s designed for anyone with an interest in hacking and information security, whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned cybersecurity professional. Talks at the 2018 event came from both experts and students, with subjects as diverse as “Analysing the privacy of VPNs on iOS” and “Profiling the attacker”.
Threat Hunting London 2019
Date: January 14th to 19th
Where: De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, London
Cost: From €6,275
Website: https://www.sans.org/event/threat-hunting-london-2019
This entire week of immersive infosec courses will help those working towards GIAC certification. Choose from five threat-hunting and incident response courses, which sit alongside networking breaks and social events that’ll help you expand your industry connections.
Cyber Defence and Networking Security
Date: January 29th to 31st
Where: Hilton London Canary Wharf, London
Cost: From £1,649 + VAT for industry attendees
Website: https://cdans.iqpc.co.uk/
“Who, not what, will be targeted by hostile cyber operators?” That’s the question that CDANS 2019 aims to answer. The price tag may be heftier than most, but book your spot and you’ll join leading decision-makers from NATO, the UK government and the Ministry of Defence, alongside US Cyber Commanders.
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The European Information Security Summit 2019
Date: February 12th and 13th
Where: 155 Bishopsgate, London
Cost: From £699
Website: https://teiss.eu/
2019 will mark the 8th iteration of TEISS: the biggest cybersecurity summit in Europe. The summit will be divided into three streams – data & technology, threat landscape, and culture and education – with the two days featuring 100 speakers, 10 round tables, a delegate startup forum, and dedicated training sessions for small groups.
Topics include the evolution of cybercrime, identity management in the Internet of Things, and creating agile systems to adapt to new forms of attack.
4th e-Crime Fraud Forum
Date: March 2019
Where: London
Cost: tbc – see website for information
Website: https://akjassociates.com/event/fraud
Take a look at the latest in fraud mitigation and prevention at the fourth e-Crime Fraud Forum. Talks, case studies and technical breakout sessions will be hosted by all manner of experts, including the fraud teams at some of the world’s biggest brands, as well as government bodies and law enforcement agencies.
2018’s topics included improving fraud detection through effective IT collaboration, tackling credit card transaction fraud using machine learning, and prioritising fraud and the customer experience during a merger and digital transformation. Expect similarly great insight in 2019.
World Cyber Security Congress
Date: March 2019
Where: London
Cost: tbc
Website: http://www.terrapinn.com/conference/world-cyber-security-congress/index.stm
In 2018, over 600 visitors to the World Cyber Security Congress from 89 countries enjoyed talks from over 100 speakers across four content streams, representing verticals from government and finance to healthcare and education. Topics on the agenda included digital transformation, honeynets, and machine learning and smart automation, creating a diverse senior-level conference and exhibition.
Security & Counter Terror Expo 2019
Date: March 5th and 6th
Where: Olympia London
Cost: tbc – register your interest via the website
Website: https://www.counterterrorexpo.com/
The SCTX spans far wider than just cybersecurity, but it’s packed full of useful, interesting and educational insight for any cybersecurity professional. Billed as ‘the UK’s most comprehensive security showcase’, here you’ll find over 100 educational sessions and two interactive demo zones, top tier international speakers (including the Metropolitan Police, Europol and the UN), and the chance to network with security experts from a range of industries.
Cloud Security Expo London 2019
Date: March 12th and 13th
Where: ExCel, London
Cost: tbc – register your interest on the website
Website: https://www.cloudsecurityexpo.com/
“Securing digital transformation” is the strapline for this expo, which attracts visitors whose roles span the entire IT ecosystem. Expect DevOps, Cloud and Security all together in the same place, sharing knowledge and information about the latest developments, technologies, issues and trends, focused around cloud security and cloud innovation.
Smart Grid Cyber Security
Date: March 20th and 21st
Where: London
Cost: From £499, depending on registration date and industry
Website: http://www.smi-online.co.uk/utility/uk/european-smart-grid-cyber-security
SMI Group’s cybersecurity conference and exhibition will be back for its 8th year in 2019. Its focus is on industrial and Smart Grid security, with topics including supply chain security, cybersecurity procurement, and a variety of case studies from businesses from the UK and beyond.
Cyber Security Manchester 2019
Date: April 3rd and 4th
Where: Manchester
Cost: tbc – register your interest on the website
Website: https://www.cybersecurity-manchester.com/
Co-located with IP EXPO Manchester, Cyber Security Manchester 2019 promises two days jam-packed with sessions on building stronger defences against cyber attacks, and advice on recovering more quickly should your systems be breached. The focus is on protecting both your business and your customers. The likes of former GCHQ director, Robert Hannigan, were there in 2018, plus all the big names in the space from Cisco to Google to IBM.
Cyber Security & Cloud Expo
Date: April 25th and 26th
Where: Olympia Grand, London
Cost: From £49
Website: https://www.cybersecuritycloudexpo.com
Co-located with the Blockchain Expo, the AI & Big Data Expo and the IoT Tech Expo, the Cyber Security & Cloud Expo will bring together 12,000 attendees, 500+ speakers and 300+ exhibitors.
The agenda is split into four tracks – Enterprise Cybersecurity, Cyber Intelligence, Regulation & Compliance and Developing Cloud Security Solutions – with expert panel discussions and case studies spanning a multitude of industries. Speakers include senior representatives from the National Crime Agency, Cisco, Centrica and Santander.
UKAuthority Cyber4Good
Date: May 2nd
Where: 15 Hatfields, London
Cost: Free for public sector, £695 +VAT for private sector
Website: https://www.ukauthority.com/events/ukauthority-cyber4good-2019-2-may-2019/
Public sector attendees will earn five hours of CPD accreditation for attending this event: a one-day deep dive into the challenges and threats posed by the adoption of new technologies. You’ll gain an insight into the specific threats posed by businesses’ adoption of AI, the IoT and big data, along with strategies for ensuring long-term resilience and protection across the public sector.
GovSec
Date: May 9th
Where: Victoria Park Plaza, London
Cost: Free
Website: https://whitehallmedia.co.uk/govsecmay2019/
Awarded bronze in the “Best Free To Attend Conference” category at the 2017 Conference Awards, GovSec explores how the public sector can secure its functions in an environment that is constantly changing. The day will explore the threat landscape, take a look at best practice in securing networks and national systems, and show how the appropriate skills and abilities can help to discover and beat attacks.
Infosecurity Europe
Date: June 4th to 6th
Where: Olympia London
Cost: tbc – register your interest via the website
Website: https://www.infosecurityeurope.com/
This huge information security conference and exhibition expects to welcome around 20,000 delegates over the course of the three days, and claims to have “Europe’s largest and most comprehensive conference programme”.
Combining more than 240 free conference sessions with networking opportunities and the exhibition floor, 2018’s event featured conference sessions as diverse as the final of the “UK’s Most Innovative Small Cybersecurity Company 2018” competition, how cybersecurity professionals should prepare for quantum computing, and best practice third-party risk mitigation.
London Tech Week
Date: June 10th to 16th
Where: London (various venues)
Cost: Varies by event
Website: https://londontechweek.com/
OK, so it’s not cybersecurity-specific, but London Tech Week attracts tens of thousands of visitors from across the globe, who, in 2018, enjoyed over 300 different crowdsourced events in the capital. You’ll find some big names on the agenda – Wikipedia, SAP, GE and lastminute.com in 2018, to name just a few – with TechXLR8 (the week’s flagship event) showcasing technologies currently fuelling the business revolution.
The Cyber Security Summit 2019:
Date: July (date tbc)
Where: London
Cost: Free for the public sector
Website: http://www.cybersecurityconference.co.uk
The 2018 Cyber Security Summit brought together more than 250 cybersecurity and ICT professionals to debate, discuss, and learn more about the key cybersecurity issues facing the public sector.
2019 will be the 6th iteration of the summit – and for an idea of what to expect, 2018’s summit covered boosting and diversifying the UK cybersecurity workforce, tips for securing board level buy-in and investment, and protecting your cloud assets.
Information Security Europe 2019
Date: September 23rd and 24th
Where: Beaumont Estate, Windsor
Cost: tbc. Request an invitation here
Website: https://thenetwork-group.com/information-security-network/
At Information Security Europe 2019, CISOs will come together to share their experiences of and solutions to modern threats, from AI and machine learning to the industry skills gap. Attendance qualification is strict to ensure a quality agenda and networking opportunities, and as well as keynotes and workshops, you can expect pre-arranged one-to-one meetings, interactive discussion groups and more. Request your invitation via the website.
Cyber Security Europe 2019
Date: October 9th and 10th
Where: ExCel, London
Cost: tbc – register your interest on the website
Website: https://www.cybersecurity-europe.com/
Designed with IT managers and security specialists in mind, Cyber Security Europe 2019 offers expert advice on building stronger defences against cyber attacks, and how to recover should your systems be breached.
2018 speakers included astronaut Chris Hadfield, along with representatives from Google, Microsoft, the University of Cambridge and Kaspersky Lab. The event also features an exhibition hall, where you’ll be able to network with hundreds of industry experts.
Cyber Security Summit & Expo 2019
Date: November
Where: London
Cost: 2018 was free for the exhibition only, and from £399 for the entire programme
Website: https://cybersecuritysummit.co.uk/
This event brings together both public sector and private industry for a complete picture of UK cybersecurity threat. The audience is broader than for many of the other events in our roundup, being open to anyone with an interest in cybersecurity. Learn new ways to protect your business, to develop proactive rather than reactive strategies, about weaknesses that cybercriminals are commonly exploiting, and how to improve both internal and external cyber resilience.
DevSecCon
Date: November 14th and 15th
Where: Skills Matter CodeNode, London
Cost: From £159 +VAT
Website: https://www.devseccon.com
The last event of the year in our round-up is DevSecCon: the world’s only conference dedicated to building security into development processes. The conference is hosted in four cities across the globe throughout the year, and 2018’s London event included sessions on securing web apps, security in the supply chain, cloud compliance, security in the serverless world and more.
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Image credit: 2018 DevSecCon London event, via their website
