LEAD SPONSOR
BT
BT understands the complex and constantly changing Information Assurance and Cyber challenges facing Government, business and UK citizens. We’re leading the market with the breadth and depth of services we can offer our customers; and we’re driving innovation to ensure the UK and the rest of the world can benefit from the positive opportunities that Cyberspace brings, whilst understanding the risks and considerations.
We’re an authority on Cyber defence and Information Assurance.
BT is playing a key role in every strand of the National Cyber Security Strategy. We are a key contributor to the UK Government’s joint task force on Cyber defence, and the UK Cyber Hub initiative. We provide a single Cyber security portfolio of services for customers, building on the best security practices already adopted by BT and have defined security solutions for challenging & complex environments including the UK Ministry of Defence. We’re also driving the skills agenda and are a steering board member of the Partnering for Cyber Resilience programme. We are sponsors of The Cyber Security Challenge.
BT has been dedicated to addressing Information Assurance and Cyber security for many years, and our network has always been underpinned by robust security controls and built-in resilience. Our experience, coupled with our cyber know-how, enables BT to continue to lead and innovate in every area; from our customers at home to our large Government and Corporate customers.
We look forward to seeing you all at IA12.
LEAD NETWORKING SPONSOR
Thales / BT
The Thales Team are proud to continue to support CESG as the Lead Networking Sponsor for IA12. The Thales Team, comprised of Thales, BT, Cassidian, General Dynamics and Ultra are continuing to support MOD in the incremental acquisition of CIPHER. CIPHER must deliver future-proof cryptographic capability enabling both the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Government to capitalise on the brighter future offered by cloud and commoditised Information Communications Technologies (ICT). CIPHER will move the management of crypto from a highly manual and physical process to a more modern, scalable electronic capability which enables dynamic changes to networks and systems - one which maintains and then enhances interoperability with our international partners.
STREAM SPONSORS
STREAM ONE : Enabling Cyber Security in the UK
Symantec
Symantec is a global leader in providing security, storage and systems management solutions to help customers to secure and manage their information more completely and efficiently than any other company. Symantec's unique focus is to protect the world's people and information independent of the device, platform, interaction or location - from the data centre to the mobile device, from your premises to the cloud, from your office to your home.
STREAM TWO : Developing the Public Sector ICT Infrastructure
McAfee
McAfee is the world’s largest dedicated security technology company. McAfee relentlessly tackles the world’s toughest security challenges. With nearly 350 patents, our award-winning research team and engineers develop solutions that make businesses more powerful to protect their systems, networks, and data, while also helping them optimize complex risk and compliance issues. At home, we help consumers secure every aspect of their digital life - PC, mobile phone, and internet - with solutions that auto-update and are easy to install and use.
STREAM THREE : Securing the UK and Encouraging Prosperity
BAE Systems Detica
BAE Systems Detica helps government and commercial organisations understand their information security risks and to develop a cyber security strategy which matches security investments against the level of risk management delivered. We have over 40 years experience working with government and highly sensitive national security organisations.
Our solutions include:
- Risk management services: designing cyber security strategy, improving clients’ security at the organisational level, providing advice on secure technologies and information assurance.
- Detica Treidan: a leading cyber analytics and investigation platform that detects the most sophisticated and covert targeted attacks which evade traditional detection technologies.
- 24x7 monitoring services: exploiting our Detica Treidan technology alongside best-of-breed technologies, operated by our experienced security analysts from our Security Operations Centre.
- High security solutions: for customers where traditional design patterns don’t provide sufficient levels of protection.
- Incident response: services that provide investigation and remediation services to recover from the most sophisticated breaches.
STREAM FOUR : The Race Online
HP
HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world's largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve clients’ problems.
When it comes to information optimisation, HP is a trusted partner for large scale organisations. HP's broad portfolio spans advanced information management and architecture services, information strategy and organisation services, social intelligence solutions and business analytics and information delivery services.
HP provides a variety of delivery capabilities worldwide, so that our clients can:
- Build information requirements into IT operations
- Manage growing data volumes and velocity
- Analyze volumes of data in real time
- Exploit the value of social media
- Act on ideas and patterns in real time
COFFEE NETWORKING BREAK SPONSOR
GFI
GFI’s Advanced Technology Group (ATG) is backed by the extensive research capabilities and proprietary technologies developed by GFI Labs, the company’s research and analysis division. ATG markets and licenses GFI’s threat analysis and malware detection technologies to large enterprises and government agencies with uniquely sensitive and demanding IT security requirements; as well as to software developers and hardware manufacturers whose products require proven, embedded security solutions. ATG’s specialized threat analysis and defense solutions include GFI SandBox™, GFI ThreatTrack™, GFI LanGuard™ SDK, GFI VIPRE® Antivirus SDK and GFI VIPRE® Linux SDK.
COLLATERAL SPONSOR
Harris RF Communications
Harris RF Communications is the leading global supplier of secure radio communications and embedded high-grade encryption solutions for military, government and commercial organizations. The company's Falcon family of software-defined tactical radio systems encompasses manpack, handheld and vehicular applications. Falcon III is the next-generation of radios supporting the U.S. military's Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) requirements as well as network-centric operations worldwide. Harris RF Communications is also a leading supplier of assured communications systems and equipment for public safety, utility and transportation markets, with products ranging from the most advanced IP voice and data networks to portable and mobile single and multiband radios.

DIGITAL SURVEY SPONSOR
EMC
EMC is building trust in next-gen IT Solutions by delivering customers improved visibility and control of their IT resources and enterprise-wide information. Trusted IT is delivered to customers by EMC through advanced security solutions that secure information and transactions, GRC solutions that help customers attain internal and governmental mandates and assured availability solutions that protect information, systems and processes.
RSA, The Security Division of EMC provides an integrated set of tools and services that can easily fit into and strengthen your existing environment by enabling you to defend against advanced threats by identifying, protecting, and responding to security incidents rapidly to minimize their effect on the business.
KEYNOTE DINNER DRINKS RECEPTION SPONSOR
Ultra Electronics
Ultra Electronics offers proven and innovative information assurance products, systems and services that deliver security architectures and solutions to customers in the government, defence, security, financial and commercial markets. Ultra has a successful track record in information assurance ranging from high grade cryptographic products, cryptographic key management & accounting systems, communication systems to specialist network products. We provide trusted security everywhere and secure data and voice communication regardless of device, environment or location.
WORKSHOP SPONSORS
WORKSHOP ONE
CSC
The mission of CSC is to be a global leader in providing technology-enabled business solutions and services. With the broadest range of capabilities, CSC offers clients the solutions they need to manage complexity, focus on core businesses, collaborate with partners and clients, and improve operations. CSC makes a special point of understanding its clients and provides experts with real-world experience to work with them.
For more than 50 years, clients have trusted CSC with their business process and information systems outsourcing, systems integration and consulting needs.
www.cyberconfidence.co.uk
WORKSHOP TWO
PwC
PwC’s global security practice has over 30 years experience, with 3,500 information security professionals in 151 countries. Our approach recognises the multi-faceted nature of information security and draws on specialists in process improvement, value management, change management, forensics, risk and legal. We have gained an international reputation for technical expertise and strong security skills and were recognised as a leader in Information Security And Risk Consulting by Forrester Wave for three consecutive years.
WORKSHOP THREE & AUDIENCE INTERACTION SPONSOR
Raytheon UK
Government and commercial organisations alike come under frequent cyber attack from multiple threat actors seeking to seize sensitive information, which, if lost, could lead to significant consequences - particularly in terms of loss of trust, brand damage, financial loss and ultimately the potential loss of life. With more than 30 years of experience in securing some of the world’s most critical IT systems, Raytheon has developed cutting-edge cyber security mitigations that are pertinent to both government and commercial applications.
WORKSHOP FOUR
IBM
IBM Security solutions provides a comprehensive security framework that spans hardware and software along with the service expertise to provide integrated security solutions customised for unique Public Sector needs and designed to lower the total cost of ownership.
With more than 6,000 researchers, developers and subject matter experts engaged in security initiatives, IBM operates one of the world’s broadest enterprise security research, development and delivery organisations.
LIGHTNING TALK SPONSOR
Eduserv
Our services include IL3 Cloud Design, IL3 Private Cloud hosting, IL2 Community Cloud and a range of professional services to help organisations asses their security requirements and how to achieve them. Eduserv is a not-for-profit IT services supplier with more than 15 years’ experience of providing security consultancy and hosting to central government.