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Secure Your Future: Join Viatel's Cybersecurity Events This October!

Updated: 2 days ago

At Viatel Technology Group, we are committed to helping our customers strengthen their cyber security posture. We are excited to announce a series of cybersecurity events this October in Shannon and Cork this Cybersecurity Awareness Month (October).


Shield Your Business: Thriving in the NIS2 Era with Shannon Chamber

📍 EI Electronics Centre of Excellence, Shannon

📅 Wednesday 9 October 2024

⏰ 8.30-10.30am


Industry Insights with Cork Chamber

📍 The Montenotte, Cork

📅 Thursday 17 October 2024

⏰ 10.30am-12 noon


Join us for a frank and practical exploration of the challenges and opportunities in today’s complex cyber threat landscape. Gain invaluable insights from industry experts and discover how to safeguard your business while driving growth.


These two events are essential for business owners, IT managers, and C-suite executives concerned about their cyber responsibilities.


Key Takeaways:


  • Managing Cyber Risk: Balance business operations with the evolving threat landscape.

  • Building a Resilient Enterprise: Prepare for and recover from cyberattacks and events like the recent CrowdStrike outage

  • Navigating the NIS2 Directive: Understand the implications for those impacted directly and from a supply chain perspective.

  • Avoiding Costly Cyber Sins: Identify and address common security vulnerabilities.


This promises to be an excellent event, led by Viatel Technology Group and supported by Fortinet. Don’t miss this opportunity to:

  • Learn from industry leaders

  • Network with peers

  • Gain practical advice

  • Benefit from expert Q&A, spot prizes, and opportunity to avail of ongoing support.


Meet our Speakers:


Damien McCann

Chief Commercial Officer at Viatel Technology Group and Chair of Guaranteed Irish


As Chief Commercial Officer, Damien McCann leads the commercial team and strategy for the Viatel Technology Group. He is focused on successfully disrupting the Irish technology market, with a key focus on security, cloud and enterprise connectivity. A. A Business and Marketing Graduate of Dundalk Institute of Technology, Damien began his career with Dell Technologies before joining Viatel in 2006. With over 17 years with the company, Damien has a wealth of knowledge of Viatel’s longstanding customer partnerships and comprehensive solution set.


Damien has built an outstanding technology sales and marketing team, cultivating a deep respect for customers, insight into their business challenges and the motivation to help them thrive. Damien is also Chairperson of Guaranteed Irish, making him a passionate advocate of community involvement and sustainable job creation.

 

Ed Heneghan

Cybersecurity Expert and Founder of Henocon


Ed Heneghan is a seasoned security consultant and ethical hacker with fourteen years’ experience working with government, small and medium-sized businesses, and the financial services sector. He specialises in penetration testing, responding to security incidents, cryptography, and detecting and analysing intrusions.


Ed is a master at building cybersecurity programmes from scratch. His extensive experience working with government departments, managed service providers, telecoms, banks, and charities gives him a unique perspective on the challenges faced by organisations of all sizes.


An advocate for cybersecurity, Ed is a popular speaker who is passionate about sharing his knowledge and expertise with others. When he's not protecting businesses from cyber threats, he enjoys cycling and playing football with his local club.

"Amateurs hack systems, professionals hack people"

Expert Advice and Guidance

Cybersecurity and resilience is a vast and ever-changing field of expertise. If your organisation would benefit from the advice of our experienced managed security team, please reach out to us on at hello@viatel.com.



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