SPEAKER
Darren Kewley
AGENDA
19:00 - 19:30 Refreshment and Networking
19:30 - 20:30 Talk and Q&A
20:30 - 21:00 Networking and Close
SYNOPSIS
Darren Kewley, Technical Director and Head of Security Services at Protos Networks, will discuss: - The history of the Cyber Essentials scheme - The scheme's five technical controls - The difference between Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus - Changes to the scheme in 2025 - Tips for a successful certification process - Going beyond the scheme
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY
Darren Kewley is the Technical Director and Head of Security Services at Protos Networks. After leaving the military in 2006, Darren entered the world of network security and has worked for a wide range of organisations, including the Ministry of Defence, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Thales, Warner Bros., and Unilever. In 2016, Darren co-founded Protos Networks, an enterprise networks and cyber security services provider based in the North West of England. Darren is a Lead Cyber Essentials Assessor and a Cyber Scheme Team Leader and holds various certifications from organisations such as CREST, Cyber Scheme, Cisco, and CrowdStrike.
