"The threat landscape for ICT security has never been more complex, or difficult to discern. Hackers have the ability to target down to the level of individuals, and in these days of ubiquitous social media, such targeting has never been easier."


-Paul Hearns, Editor, ComputerScope

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As security threats have evolved from simple mail worms to sophisticated, co-ordinated and well supported attacks, IT teams need to stay current with the defence and protection mechanisms available.
    Hosted by AirSpeed Telecom and Fortinet, this TechFire briefing sought to clear a path through the hype, inflated myths and misinformation surrounding the ICT threat landscape. 
    Discussed during the briefing were the tools, techniques and knowledge necessary to ensure that your organisation stays safe by identifying not only the relevant threats, but also your weakest areas. By knowing where your business is vulnerable, you will be best informed to take the steps required, ensuring value and return on investment.

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Speakers and panellists

David Ryan
IT Infrastructure Manager, Irish Distillers

David described his company’s recent IT transformation programme. His brief was to deploy enabling technology widely while maintaining security and control.

Kevin Gannon
Chief Operating Officer, Chill Insurance

Kevin shared his experience of leveraging social media and digital communication while maintaining control of the group’s secure IT foundations.

Shane Grennan
Country Manager,
Fortinet

Shane provided an expert overview of the 2014 threat landscape, dispelling some common security myths.

Peter Hendrick
Technical Director,
Airspeed Telecom

Peter compared the approach of  in-house security measures with those of managed security service providers (MSSP).

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