Kent & Medway Cyber Cluster | Launch Event: How to Fall in Love with Cyber Security

KMCC will see its official launch on the 2024 Valentine’s Day! Join them for a fascinating look at the world of cyber security and learn how to fall in love with it!

Enjoy a free buffet lunch and networking opportunities with other participants such as cyber security experts, university students studying or interested in cyber security, researchers and educators with cyber security and online safety expertise, employers and recruiters looking for cyber security talents. Listen to invited panellists and speakers on how to stay safe online and how to develop your skills to become a future cyber security expert yourself.

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge, connect with like-minded individuals and explore the world of challenges and opportunities in cyber security and online safety!

Agenda (tentative)

1-2pm Buffet Lunch and Networking

2-2:10pm  Introduction: About KMCC
Speaker: Clare Patterson, Director and CFO, KMCC

2:10-2:30pm Romance Scams and Beyond: How They Happen and What We Can Do with Them
Speaker: Jason Steer, Director and CEO, KMCC

2:30-2:50pm Panel Discussion on “Cyber Fraud”
Panellists: to be announced (a representative from Action Fraud and two other cyber security experts are expected)
Facilitator: Jason Steer, Director and CEO, KMCC

2:50-3pm Coffee/Tea Break

3-3:35pm Fireside Dialog on “Careers in Cyber Security: What Skills are Needed?”
Panellists: to be announced
Facilitator: Clare Patterson, Director and CFO, KMCC

3:35-3:55pm Career Stories
Speakers: to be announced
Facilitator: Chris Solomon, COO, KMCC

3:55-4pm Closing Remarks
Speaker: Shujun Li, Chair of Steering Group, KMCC

4-5pm Networking