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This high-level keynote presentation will explore the latest economic developments and their potential influence on IT and cybersecurity strategies. It will analyse the link between economic recessions, fiscal policies, and cyber threat landscape shifts. 

• Budgeting for Cybersecurity in turbulent times: strategies for resource allocation 

• Ensuring cybersecurity readiness in volatile economic conditions 

• Prioritising technology investments in line with the organisation’s overall financial and strategic goals 
• Resilience as a competitive advantage: leveraging Information Technology and Cybersecurity for business continuity 
• Navigating compliance in a shifting economic climate: the evolving regulatory landscape and its impact on data protection and privacy 
• Compliance challenges amid economic volatility: adapting to changing requirements 
• Human Capital and Talent: the implications of economic conditions on talent acquisition, retention, and development  

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• The CIO / CISO’s burgeoning role in shaping organisational strategy and improved business execution  
• Navigating the myriad of data clutter to leverage the right information and insights. Developing roadmaps that leverage digital technology to enhance, expand or evolve business goals 
• Leveraging up-and-coming technology to keep your organisations competitive
  How to demonstrate that IT is a value-creating modernization and innovation partner 
• The keys to becoming top partners in business strategy 

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This presentation will provide CXOs with actionable strategies to address the industry’s talent gap, enabling them to build and maintain a strong and resilient workforce within their organizations. 

• Exploring the current state of the cybersecurity talent shortage and its implications for organizations 
• Examining the factors contributing to the widening gap between demand and supply of skilled cybersecurity professionals 
• Recruitment and retention best practices: attracting and keeping top talent 
• The importance of diversity and its positive impact on threat detection and mitigation 
• Fostering a culture of inclusion to attract talent from underrepresented groups 
• Investing in training and upskilling programs for existing staff 
• Augmenting Human Resources with technology: how automation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning can help alleviate the talent shortage 

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• AI-powered cyberattacks: understanding the evolution of threats 
• Deepfake Technology: the rise of synthetic identities and manipulated media 
• Detection and mitigation strategies for combating deepfake threats 
• AI-enhanced phishing attacks: The art of deception evolved 
• AI in malware and vulnerability exploitation: automating attack techniques 
• Defending against AI-powered threats: strengthening Cybersecurity posture 

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• Prevention and mitigation strategies: building robust defences 
• The importance of employee training, patch management, and vulnerability assessments 
• Incident response planning: navigating the aftermath of ransomware 
• Building a step-by-step incident response plan to minimise damage and downtime during a ransomware attack 
• Exploring best practices for data backup and recovery to ensure minimal data  
• The future of Ransomware: emerging threats and preparedness 

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• Understanding the fundamental shift from reactive cybersecurity to proactive cyber resilience and the factors driving this transformation 
• Navigating the evolving threat landscape: ransomware, wiper attacks, and emerging threats 
• From Cloud Adoption to AI and SecDevOps: integrating cyber resilience considerations into cloud adoption, artificial intelligence (AI) implementation, and SecDevOps practices 
• Real-world lessons from incident response 
• Forging collaborative workflows in IT and security 
• Towards resilience: strategies for risk assessment, threat mitigation, incident response, and continuous improvement 

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• Strategic alignment: ensuring technology investments align with business goals 
• The importance of stakeholder collaboration to define clear technology goals and priorities 
• ROI and TCO Analysis: evaluating the financial viability of technology investments 
• Risk Assessment: identifying and mitigating technology implementation risks 
• Vendor and solution evaluation: selecting the right partners and technologies 
• Address the challenge of rapidly changing technology landscapes by considering future scalability and adaptability 

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• Strategies to enhance diversity and unlock the advantages of a more inclusive workforce 
• Identifying current barriers to diversity: where we stand and where we aim to be 
• Expanding opportunities for talent and leadership development 
• Nurturing internal dialogue: the power of collaborative efforts 

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• Embracing emerging technologies: staying ahead of the curve 
• Proactively preparing your workforce for evolving cybersecurity threats and challenges  
• Strategies for enhancing cybersecurity posture and incident response readiness. 
• Leadership and change management: guiding IT transformation 

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• Cost optimisation framework: developing a comprehensive strategy 
• Efficient techniques for tracking and controlling IT spending effectively. 
• Vendor management: maximizing value from suppliers 
• Cloud cost control: managing expenses in the cloud 
• Cost transparency and accountability: empowering IT Teams