Join Dr. Deepthi Ratnayake to explore cyber resilience for micro-businesses & tackle Hertfordshire’s £17.9M cybercrime threat.
Speaker
Dr. Deepthi Ratnayake FHEA, MBCS, CITP, MCS(SL), SLAF (Rtd.)
Principal Lecturer, University of Hertfordshire | Committee Member, BCS-ISSG
Agenda
7:00pm - Arrival (light refreshments)
7:30pm - Lecture commences
8:30pm - Lecture finishes (optional questions and answers afterwards)
9:00pm - Event closes
Synopsis
Bridging the Knowledge & Skills Gap in Information Security Management and Compliance
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Deepthi Ratnayake FHEA, MBCS, CITP, MCS(SL), SLAF (Rtd.)
Principal Lecturer, University of Hertfordshire | Committee Member, BCS-ISSG
Dr. Deepthi Ratnayake is a university academic, researcher, and author with nearly 40 years of experience across industry, defence, and academia. She specialises in cybersecurity, networking, and information systems management and has led large-scale office automation and network projects.
Her research includes intelligent intruder detection and automating cybersecurity compliance. She is contributing to the Security and Systems Subject Group and Cybersecurity and Computing Systems Research Group at UH. She also serves as Associate Editor of Information Security Journal: A Global Perspective.
Dr. Ratnayake recently secured a UKRI grant to develop a cybersecurity assessment tool for SOHO/SMEs and leads workshops on compliance role-play and cyber skills, aligned with UK cyber strategy, and contributes regularly to BCS IT-Now.
Event Overview: Cybercrime is a growing threat to Hertfordshire’s economy, with £17.9 million lost in 2024 alone. As businesses increasingly rely on digital services, robust cybersecurity and compliance measures are more critical than ever. However, many micro-businesses and SMEs struggle with limited resources, knowledge, and skills in Information Security Management.
Join us for an insightful session with Dr. Deepthi Ratnayake, who will share her expertise on addressing these challenges through research, education, and professional collaboration.
This event will provide practical insights into strengthening organisational cyber resilience and equipping businesses with cost-effective security solutions.
Who should attend?
Micro-business owners and SMEs in creative industries, tech startups, healthcare, and professional services.
Business leaders, IT professionals, and decision-makers keen on improving cybersecurity strategies.
Academics, students, and researchers interested in cybersecurity and compliance.
Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.
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This event is brought to you by: Hertfordshire branch
