Guardians of Cyberspace

Master Class on Cyber Security Frameworks: 28th November 2024

This exclusive event is tailored for IT and Security professionals in both Public and Private sectors looking to deepen their understanding of key cybersecurity frameworks.

When: 28th November 2024
Where: The Castle, Cirencester. GL7 2EF
Time: 2:30 PM – 9:30 PM (including dinner and networking; optional overnight accommodation)

Our sessions dive into NIST, PCI, DORA, and CAF standards to strengthen resilience for both private and public sectors. For private sector professionals, we focus on DORA, NIST, and PCI standards, while public sector participants gain essential insights into the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF).

With DORA soon a regulatory requirement in the Finance sector—and likely to expand cross-sector—this is your chance to get ahead of emerging mandates. Learn how these frameworks enhance supply chain security, data protection, and organisational resilience.

Join us to gain essential insights and tools to protect your organisation today whilst preparing for tomorrow’s regulatory landscape.

Why Attend?
  • Real-World Framework Application: Learn from experts about DORA, NIST, PCI and CAF, focusing on practical compliance and security strategies to help secure your organisation's cyber supply chain and meet the highest standards of resilience.
  • Hands-On Scenarios: Engage in interactive challenges that simulate real-world incidents, giving you practical experience with cyber frameworks in action.
  • Direct Networking Opportunities: Connect with cybersecurity specialists and peers for an evening of insightful conversations, professional growth, and networking over dinner.
  • Practical Expertise, No Sales Pitches: Our technical team will share proven, effective approaches to cyber resilience and compliance without the distractions of product sales.
  • Earn CPD Credits: Boost your professional credentials and gain CPD credits while enhancing your expertise in critical cybersecurity frameworks.

Take away actionable strategies and a strong grasp of DORA, NIST, PCI and CAF in a relaxed, engaging environment.

Best of all, it’s FREE to attend and includes overnight accommodation on a first come, first served basis.

Agenda Highlights

2.30PM:    Registration and Coffee

3.00PM     Opening Remarks (3:00 PM)



Delegates Select their Track of Choice
Time Public Sector Track:
Guardians of the Public Sector (CAF Focus)		 Enterprise Track:
Avengers of Compliance (DORA, NIST, PCI Focus)
3:15 PM

Introduction to Frameworks		 Overview of CAF pillars and public sector key challenges. Introduction to DORA, NIST and PCI and identifying private sector key challenges
3:25 PM

Panel Discussions

Strengthening CAF Pillars

Validation: Tools for compliance checks and early detection.
Visibility: Unified oversight for transparency.
Governance & Control: Enforcing policies within CAF standards.
Response: Rapid detection and containment techniques.

Optimising Compliance

Validation: Automating continuous compliance monitoring.
Visibility: Centralised view across assets.
Governance & Control: Simplifying compliance management.
Response: Rapid action to prevent disruptions.
4:15 PM

Roundtable Discussions

Practical integration of CAF with limited resources

Case studies on overcoming compliance obstacles Tools for validation, visibility, governance, and response

Practical strategies for SMBs and Enterprises

Meeting compliance standards within frameworks

5:15 PM

Interactive Challenges		 Guardians Assemble' Challenge

Team-based scenario applying CAF strategies to defend against cyber threat including ransomware and insider attacks.

Avengers Assemble' Challenge

Simulation to apply DORA compliance strategies in a practical scenario..

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM  Joint Dinner & Networking
6:00 PM – Travel to Stratton House Hotel
7:00 PM – Dinner with Guest Speaker (7:30 PM)


Post-Dinner Challenge: Guardians vs. Avengers

Engaging cybersecurity puzzles where “Guardians” and “Avengers” compete for cyber principles ("Infinity Stones")—validation, governance, visibility, control, response.

Complementary overnight accommodation on a first come, first served basis.  You will be notified on registration if rooms are still available.

Day 2: Morning

  • 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast at the Hotel
  • 9:00 AM: Transfers back to The Castle
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