Cybercrime and Security

Alastair will demonstrate a now not uncommon "hack" of an office network and how simple it is to fall victim to these scams. Staff are increasingly vulnerable to Phishing fraud where a familiar email address of a supplier or work colleague is cloned to encourage them to do what they would not normally do...click on that emailed link or attached Word file!...

Alastair will go on to explain the simple steps to take to beef-up your defences against cybercrime - the Cyber Essentials.

His talk on cybercrime and security will alert you to the very real dangers whilst offering timely advice on how to keep up with developments and stay safe online.

A light buffet lunch and refreshments will be available from 12.15 with the CPD lecture starting at 1 p.m. for an hour.

• reasons for learning how to use office networks and systems safely.

• the need for cyber awareness training and better staff protection.

• the importance of cyber liability insurance protection.

Alastair Murray has some useful facts, statistics and advice to say about Cyber Security. He has been designing Websites, managing servers, and publishing large and complex secure trading platforms for brokers and IFAs since the 1990s.

Alastair and his company, The Bureau, are responsible for hundreds of Websites belonging to insurance and financial firms, many that hold personal, confidential and online transactional data. This experience of all things online and keen focus on security is valued and respected by his clients.

All cancellations must be received by email and you will receive confirmation of your cancellation. You may also nominate a replacement if you are unable to attend. By proceeding with the registration you agree to these terms and conditions.

The Nottingham Insurance Institute charges for non-attendance at all CPD events. If you do find that you are unable to attend, we ask that you give us at least 4 working days notice that you are no longer able to attend.

Please note, if you fail to let us know before this deadline, we will need to charge a £30.00 (inc. VAT) non-attendance fee to cover the cost of catering, booking arrangements and denial of your place to other members.

If you have any special requirements, be these of a dietary, disability or religious nature, please respond to your booking confirmation email with the details.