Overview
Cyber attacks target people first. Learn how human-centred security builds organisational resilience.
Speaker
Dr Christopher McDermott
Agenda
18:00 - 18:15 | Arrival & Networking
18:15 - 18:20 | Welcome - An introduction to the evening and the growing importance of the human factor in cybersecurity.
18:20 - 18:40 | Keynote - The Human Side of Cybersecurity: Why Attackers Target People First
18:40 - 19:05 | Interactive Cyber Crisis Simulation
19:05 - 19:25 | Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A
19:25 - 19:30 | Key Takeaways & Closing Remarks
Synopsis
The Human Factor: From Phishing Email to Organisational Crisis - Understanding how human behaviour, social engineering and decision-making shape modern cyber incidents. A suspicious email. A stolen password. A ransomware demand. A boardroom crisis. Join BCS Aberdeen for an engaging evening exploring why attackers target people first and how human behaviour influences the course of modern cyber incidents. Through an expert keynote, a live cyber crisis simulation, and an interactive panel discussion, you'll discover how organisations can build resilience by designing security that accounts for real human behaviour and decision-making. Why do attackers target people first? Discover how human behaviour shapes modern cyber incidents and resilience.
Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.
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This event is brought to you by: Aberdeen Branch
