Cyber security is to take centre stage at the Security & Counter Terror Expo 2016 event in London in April, say the organisers.
David Thompson, Security & Counter Terror Expo Event Manager, said: “The threat posed by terrorists is now multi-faceted with groups utilising technology as a key weapon in their arsenal. Targets are becoming more diverse, as are the methods employed by those that seek to do us harm. Terrorists will continue to adopt tactics that help them avoid detection, so the security sector as a whole must stay one step ahead by investing in new technologies and intelligence solutions that protect against current and future threats.”
The expo will reflect these developments, showcasing technology while exploring the latest cyber strategies, say the organisers.
Returning to Olympia, on April 19 and 20, the two-day Security & Counter Terror Expo is aligned with the Home Office’s seven security capabilities. The 2016 event will showcase the latest in technology, equipment and services designed to assist border control, critical national infrastructure protection, cyber security, major events, offender management, policing and counter terrorism, and the emergency services. iStorage, Lucrypt Limited, KBC Networks and MD1 Technology are among the tech companies to already confirm their presence at 2016 show.
Alongside the exhibition, figures will discuss the latest solutions and strategies at the Cyber Threat Intelligence Conference. Presented by techUK, the representative body for the UK’s technology industry, the sessions will bring together all those who work to prevent cyber terrorism and crime. Speakers will include Chris Gibson, Director at CERT-UK; Richard Parris, Chairman and Chief Executive of Intercede; Prof Chris Hankin, Director at the Institute for Security Science and Technology; and representatives from the National Crime Agency’s National Cyber Crime Unit.
Talal Rajab, Programme Manager for techUK’s Cyber, National Security and Criminal Justice programmes, added: “What was once considered a niche area in the wider national security debate has emerged front and centre in many government’s priorities. Security & Counter Terror Expo offers the ideal platform for the industry to learn from some of the most prominent figures, while networking with key decision makers.”
The 2016 show will focus on a number of key areas that could be targeted. Critical national infrastructure will always be a prime target for terrorists and protecting it is an immense and often challenging task. The Critical National Infrastructure conference will address the issues faced, while showcasing how to guarantee the safety and resilience of critical assets and networks. Specialist free-to-attend conferences will focus on Transport Security and Advanced Technologies.
Features at the 2016 exhibition include the Policing and Special Ops Zone that will showcase the latest products, strategies and thinking for global Law Enforcement and Special Operations teams.
The Hosted Buyer Programme returns, affording officials, seeking equipment or technology, the opportunity to pre-arrange meetings with relevant vendors.
Elsewhere, the World Counter Terror Congress programme will deliver perspective to current threats. It consists of workshops, debates and plenary sessions developed to examine specific issues. John Hayes MP, Minister of State for Security with responsibility for counter-terrorism, security, and cyber-crime; Mark Rowley, Assistant Commissioner, Specialist Operations at the Metropolitan Police; Dr Jamie Shea, Deputy ASG, Emerging Security Challenges at NATO; and Sir Malcolm Rifkind QC, former Chair of the UK’s Intelligence and Security Committee, are just among names confirmed to speak at the congress.
About Security & Counter Terror Expo 2016
It’s co-located with Ambition – the EPRR Expo – and Forensics Europe Expo. To register to attend or exhibit visit http://www.counterterrorexpo.com/.
