CISCO 2023 EMEA Security CISO Event User Guide
- June 17, 2024
- Cisco
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EMEA Security CISO Event 2023
21 November | McLaren Technology Centre
CISO Agenda:
Changing Gears for the Next Lap
Know before you go
Guest Guide
Overview
EMEA Security CISO Event 2023
CISO Agenda: Changing Gears for the Next Lap
We are delighted you’ll be joining us for this exclusive CISO event and can’t
wait to welcome you to McLaren Technology Centre!
This event brings together CISOs, experts and advisers to discuss what we have
learned post pandemic, what we are currently facing and what we can do now
tobe ready for an unpredictable future.
We want this event to be as valuable and interactive as possible for you, so
please have a read through some important joining notes, the agenda and our
brilliant speaker profiles. We also ask that you adhere to Chatham House
Rules throughout the event,
we will provide an anonymized report following the event which will capture
all the key points, take aways and next steps.
We look forward to seeing you on 21st November (or 20th November if you are
joining us for the pre-event dinner)!
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Agenda
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Registration & Welcome Coffee |
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| 09:30 – 10:00 | Welcome to the McLaren Technology Centre |
What you can expect from today and highlights from the agenda.
With Lothar Renner, Managing Director, Cisco Security EMEA and Ed Green, Head
of Commercial Technology at McLaren
Racing.
10:00 – 10:45| Trends in the Security Circuit
What are the latest security trends and why should we care about them?
With Duncan Brown, VP of Enterprise Research Europe, IDC.
10:45 – 11:15| Break
11:15 – 11:45| Getting into Pole Position
Keynote: How Cisco is prepared to respond to threats and communicates the
value of security to the board.
With Matt Fussa, Sr. Director and Trust Officer, Cisco.
11:45 – 12:45| Speeding towards AI
Breakout session ‘How to manage the mania of AI’.
Introduced by Chintan Patel, Chief Technology Officer & Engineering Director
at Cisco UK & Ireland
and Matt Fussa, Sr. Director and Trust Officer, Cisco.
12:45 – 13:45| Lunch
13:45 – 14:20| Accelerating Compliance Panel
Whichever industry you are protecting, there are many new and evolving
regulations and frameworks in play such as NIS2,
DORA and the Artificial Intelligence Act.
This panel will discuss how best to navigate the landscape and collaborate
with industry to ensure you are keeping compliant.
Speakers: Matt Fussa, Sr. Director and Trust Officer, Cisco
Luigi Vassallo, CTO and COO, Sara Assicurazioni and Raj Cheema, Partner –
Cyber and Technology Transformation – KPMG
14:20 – 14:50| Fine Tuning your Security Engine
Fireside chat: How do you know you are heading in the right direction?
Shairesh Algoe, CISO, BNG Bank hosted by Jan Heijdra, Field CTO, Cisco
14:50 – 15:00| Changing Gears for the Next Lap
Summary and next steps with Lothar Renner.
15:00 – 17:30| McLaren Technology Center Tour
Tour with simulator racing and networking.
Presenters Grid
Lothar Renner Cisco
Lothar Renner is Managing Director of Cisco Security Sales and Engineering,
leading the EMEA security sales specialists organization across Europe, Middle
East and Africa. In this role, he is responsible for creating and delivering
the security strategy and sales growth. Together with his team, he is focused
on securing customers in an increasing threat landscape.
Prior to his current role, Lothar led the Services business for Central
Europe. He joined Cisco more than 20 years ago in Germany and has held
numerous leadership positions in Cisco in Germany and Central Europe in Sales
and Business Development.
Lothar is a keen observer of life-changing technology. During his career, he
has enjoyed playing his part in enabling Cisco to transform businesses,
culture and societies. Lothar is an active ambassador for inclusion and
believes in the true power of diverse teams. Lothar holds an MBA from VWA
Stuttgart, Germany. He lives in Frankfurt and enjoys travelling, arts, skiing,
hiking and yoga.
Ed Green
McLaren Racing
Edward Green joined McLaren in March 2018 and leads the Commercial Technology
function within the McLaren Racing team.
He is responsible for the successful integration of the team’s Technology
Partners into the McLaren ecosystem and for developing services to support the
team’s commercial ambitions.
He has led the design of new infrastructure to support the growth across the
McLaren Group, including the Composite Technology Centre, new updated office
facilities, and providing thought leadership for new working practices. He is
also the technical lead for McLaren’s Esports team, McLaren Shadow.
Edward works across the Group with executive teams to help set and realise a
new vision for the future of McLaren.
Duncan Brown
IDC
Duncan Brown leads European research for the Software, Services, Cloud,
Security, Sustainability, Digital Business and IPDS areas, as well as the
Channel Partner and Ecosystems research teams. He is also responsible for
IDC’s European research into the Future of Work, Future Consumer, and Smart
Office areas.
He has a strong focus on team development and thought leadership, as well as
working with sales, marketing, and consulting to help build IDC’s European
business.
Brown specializes in providing strategic advice to his clients, informing, and
validating their corporate, product, and marketing plans. His analysis and
opinions are widely sought by industry leaders and investors, while his
comments on industry trends and developments frequently appear in the leading
business and trade publications. He established IDC’s market-leading coverage
of the global impact of the GDPR on technology companies and their customers.
Brown started his career in the banking sector and then focused on building
extensive experience in various roles in analyst firms including Ovum, PAC,
and IDC.
Most recently he spent time as Chief Security Strategist on the vendor-side
where he developed a strong profile in the industry and is a well-known and
respected analyst with IDC customers. Brown leads IDC’s pioneering EMEA Chief
Information Security Officer (CISO) research programme.
Matt Fussa
Cisco
Cisco’s Trust Officer, Matt Fussa leads a global team of technical, legal, and
business professionals, including country cybersecurity officers, analysts,
national security, and supply chain security experts. The Trust Office
partners with government cybersecurity agencies and customers to share
security best practices and shape cyber risk management and cyber security
regulation. He has responsibility for maintaining customer trust across SaaS
security and compliance; supply chain security; insider threat and third-
party risk management; geopolitical risk analysis; anti-counterfeiting; law
enforcement and government data demands; and data compliance.
Matt began his career at Cisco as lead legal counsel for the Global Government
Solutions Group, managing a team of attorneys on business transactions,
financing, regulatory compliance, acquisition integration, and divestiture. He
was selected as the Cisco Scholar in Residence at the Woodrow Wilson
International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C. He and his team are
viewed as trusted advisors to Cisco’s executive leadership team on matters of
geopolitical risk.
Matt was a former U.S. Marine, where he served as a company commander and
international law specialist at the Pentagon.
Chintan Patel
Cisco
As Chief Technology Officer for Cisco in the UK & Ireland, Chintan oversees
technology engagement and partnerships with clients, industry, government and
academia to help accelerate the adoption of digital technology. With over 22
years of global experience in the industry, he leads a diverse community of
engineers, architects and technical leaders across multiple functions in
Cybersecurity, Cloud, IT Infrastructure, Hybrid Work and Emerging
Technologies.
He mentors those early in their careers and continues to champion the need for
broader digital skills in society through STEM subjects. As a frequent
industry speaker, he is quoted in the press and media and authored multiple
papers and blogs covering many technology topics and future technology
trends. He is a member of the UK Government’s Digital Skills Council and an
Entrepreneur in Residence at Brunel University.
Luigi Vassallo
Sara Assicurazioni
As a well-equipped and experienced professional, Luigi has more than 20 years
of experience in digital and technological transformation, cloud computing,
cyber security processes, business growth and development, project and product
formulation and governance, strategic planning, financial management,
telecommunications, network architecture and design, Amazon Web Services,
system integration, and multimedia solutions (IPTV, CDN).
He has a proven track record of managing all facets of digital and
technological processes and his expertise lies in administrating ICT
governance operations from multiple high-level projects and programs,
spearheading personnel pertaining to all levels, different backgrounds and
cultures to enhance corporate functionality and overall performance.
Luigi has a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from the Universita’ Salerno
and Postgraduate Course in ICT & Business Management from the Telecom IT
Learning Center. He also has numerous professional courses and trainings,
including Machine Learning, Game Theory, Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency
Technologies, Data Scientist with R and Python, and Advanced Competitive
Strategy courses.
Rajvir Cheema
KPMG
Rajvir leads KPMG’s Cyber and Transformation services in Healthcare. He helps
clients create change that matters, empowering healthcare organisations to
grow and thrive in the digital age. This is by harnessing the power of data,
innovation, modernising core technology through transformation, and
capitalising on new technology; fuelling digital growth that creates new and
improved patient and staff user experience.
Rajvir is the national lead for cyber security services across health and
social care and is currently leading the delivery of Cyber Futures/Improvement
to NHSE. He is also an SME advisor to healthcare organisations on Data
Security, Protection, and Resilience; and has been leading the delivery of
such services at an ICS and Trust level.
Rajvir is leading the delivery of the Cyber Security Innovation Factory for
NHS England. He has also developed a demand management framework for
innovation, deployed light operating models across NHSE and DHSC, designed and
delivered a roadmap of activity to build in-house capability for innovation,
and is currently ‘digitising’ the innovation process for an organisation in
order to create economy and efficiency of innovation delivery.
Rajvir is the Digital and Innovation lead for the National New Hospital
Programme looking to help the DHSC and NHSE deliver programmatic benefits
across workforce, clinical, and the RIBA build cycle through using innovation
approaches and digitalisation.
Shairesh Algoe
BNG Bank
Shairesh Algoe is a Chief Information Security Officer. He tries to keep
information security simple with more than 12 years of experience. His main
goals are embedding security in the DNA of the organisations, close the
cybersecurity talent gap and prepare organisations for the quantum safe era.
He is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Quantum Gateway Foundation which helps
organizations to be prepared for their quantum safe journey.
In his current role he is the CISO at BNG Bank which is the 4th largest bank
in the Netherlands and responsible for defining the security strategy and
implementing the security roadmap to enable the business considering internal
and external threats and rule and regulations.
Beside that he is a volunteer, board member and treasurer at the Dutch
Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure (DIVD), CSIRT.Global and DIVD Academy.
The mission of the DIVD Family is to make the digital world safer by reporting
vulnerabilities globally to the people who can fix them in an open, honest,
collaborative way and for free. Next to that he is a Member of the Europe
Advisory Counsel at ISC(2) and teaches high school students about information
security and the advantages and threats of quantum technology.
Jan Heijdra
Cisco
Jan Heijdra is a seasoned technology executive with over 15 years of
experience in the industry. Currently serving as the Field CTO for Security at
Cisco in the Netherlands, he plays a pivotal role in evangelising the security
strategy and ensuring the success of its customers.
As Field CTO, Jan acts as a trusted advisor to Cisco’s customers and partners,
helping them navigate complex security challenges and develop effective
strategies to safeguard their digital assets. Jan is a thought leader in the
security industry and frequently shares his expertise through speaking
engagements at industry conferences and contributing articles to leading
cybersecurity publications.
With a passion for innovation and a deep commitment to protecting
organisations from cyber threats, Jan continues to be at the forefront of the
security industry.
Directions
Address:
Victoria Way Woking Surrey GU21 8EW
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Arrival Instructions to DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Woking
Available Transportation Options
Monday 20th November
| By Road | M25 exit 11, take A320 to Woking |
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By Rail
Woking Station, Station
Approach, Woking,
Surrey, GU22 7AE| By taxi – 1.9 miles
By foot – 0.4 miles
From Airports| London Heathrow – 14 miles
London Gatwick – 35 miles
Parking and charging| Parking on site at £15 a day on first come, first served
basis
Alternative 24hour parking across from the hotel at
Victoria Way Car Park, Woking, GU21 8EW
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Nearest electric vehicle charging points are shown on the map
Arrival Instructions to the OKX McLaren Thought Leadership Centre
Available Transportation Options [Cisco Shuttle Bus]
Tuesday 21st November
Double Tree By Hilton Hotel, Woking
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A member of the team will be there to welcome you and guide you to the
McLaren/Cisco branded shuttle bus.
The shuttle bus will be available in 25 minutes intervals.
Please always check timing of the last bus.
| Departure (Morning)| Return (Evening)
Meet at Boulevard VIP reception
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First Shuttle Bus| 8:05| First Shuttle Bus| 16.00
Last Shuttle Bus| 8:55| Last Shuttle Bus| 18:45
Please meet in the hotel reception at least 5 minutes before departure. Please
contact reception for a taxi if you miss the shuttle bus.
Woking Train Station
| |
Departure (Morning)| Return (Evening)
Meet at Boulevard VIP reception
First Shuttle Bus| 8:10| First Shuttle Bus| 16:00
Last Shuttle Bus| 9:00| Last Shuttle Bus| 18:45
At Woking station please head to the exit where the car park is, a member of
the team will be waiting for you. In case of late arrival please note that
taxis are readily available on both exits of the station.
Address:
OKX Thought Leadership CentreMcLaren Technology Centre, Chertsey Road, Woking,
GU21 4YH
View venue map >
Arrival Instructions to the OKX McLaren Thought Leadership Centre
Available By Road [Self-arrangement] Tuesday 21st November
By Taxi| Upon arrival, please take the first turning on the right, signed McLaren OKX Thought Leadership Centre, where parking is readily available.|
Taxi Departures
If you have booked your own vehicle, please ask the driver to take the first
turning on the right signed OKX Thought Leadership Centre and meet you in the
TLC Car Park.
McLaren Recommended Taxi company: Network Cars – 01483 767676
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Please note that taxis in the local area are in high demand.
We strongly advise that you book taxis for your departure before your visit.
Alternatively, Uber can be booked but our recommendation is booking in
advance.
By Car
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There are spaces available at the McLaren Technology Centre, please ensure you have let us know if you are arriving by car (we do not need your licence plate), if you completed your choices form we already have this information. Please note that due to limited parking and waiting areas on site, access will only be permitted up to 30 minutes prior to the event start time for early guest arrivals.
Link to Google maps >
https://maps.app.goo.gl/8Xw8i8fz8WbRpZ1M9
Arrival Instructions to OKX McLaren Thought Leadership Centre Driving
Dinner
Dinner @ The Drumming Snipe | Optional
| When
Monday, 20 November 2023
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| Address: The Drumming Snipe
Guildford Rd, Mayford,
Woking, GU22 9QT
| Timings
From 18:30 till late
| Dress code
Casual
If you haven’t already made your menu choices please select them here >
Useful contacts
More helpful things to know
| Dress Code | Smart casual
Due to the amount of walking on the tour we advise that our guests wear
comfortable footwear.
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There’s a cloakroom at the venue should you wish to store luggage and coats.
| Security
Please note you will be sent an email from ‘McLaren Events’ 24-48 hours before
the event. This will contain a QR code that will be required at registration.
The email will come from ‘McLaren Events’
[email protected].
Please check your junk mail onMonday 20th November and let the event team
know if you don’t receive this.
| Photography
Photography / filming is permitted on the Boulevard and by the trophy cabinets
ONLY.
The remainder of the facility has a strict no photography / no filming policy
in place.
Your host will talk you through these guidelines at the start of your visit
and we kindly ask for your full cooperation and observance of these rules.
There will also be an official photographer on-site. If you would prefer not
to be photographed, please let one of the event team know at registration.
| Emergency/ Useful contacts
Should you have any questions, change in plans or need any sort of assistance,
please feel
free to contact our events team.| Name| Email| Contact number
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Sarah Stephens| [email protected]| +44 (0) 787
639 9878
Codi Wallum| [email protected]| +44 (0) 7825395377
Tasos Papageorgiou| [email protected]| +375 99
456426
Competition
Win a signed
McLaren F1 Team hat.
Signed by Lando Norris & Oscar Piastri
| Lucky Draw | Complete our post event survey to enter the lucky draw |
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| Stop the Clock! | Top the leaderboard of an “intense” reaction time test |
| Sim Racing Challange | Changing gears for the…fastest lap Enjoy a truly unique |
sim racing competition and win!!
Get more information on how to be in with a chance of winning during our event!
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