AUCKLAND, Today: In an age where cybercrimes, online fraud and identity theft are ever-present concerns, how can you make sure your business and customers are staying safe? PwC Herald Talks is tackling the topic of Cyber Security in the first 2019 talk, on Thursday 11 April.
After five sell-out events in Auckland last year, PwC Herald Talks is moving to a bigger venue with plenty of space to network and host clients – the Victory Convention Centre.
The keynote speaker is Colin James, who heads up Cyber Security across the Africa, Middle East and Asia Pacific (AMAP) regions for Vodafone Group. James will draw on over 25 years of experience, having started his career with the RNZAF in air accident investigation.
He is now responsible for ensuring Vodafone markets in the AMAP region are prepared to navigate the future threat landscape, while providing a safe and connected experience for their global customer base.
James comments, “By 2025, it is predicted that 50% of internet traffic coming from a home will not be generated by humans, and with 5G coming, the potential for increased cybercrime is a real risk. There’s no such thing as being at the bottom of the world when it comes to cyber.”
“With 5G coming, the potential for increased cybercrime is real. There’s no such thing as the bottom of the world when it comes to cyber.”
Following the keynote will be an IT security savvy panel, with discussion around managing incidents if they occur, the role employees play in the control of cyber-attacks and what businesses need to prepare for to navigate future threats.
The panel will include cyber security entrepreneur Kendra Ross; PwC NZ partner/cyber leader Adrian van Hest; SafeStack ceo Laura Bell; and Ports of Auckland chief information security officer Stephen Kraemer.
NZ Herald managing ed Shayne Currie stresses the importance of being cyber security savvy in the present age. “Data privacy is such a crucial aspect to any business operating in the digital age,” he says.
“It can’t be ignored and as technology and connectivity evolve, so will the ways cyber-attacks occur. This PwC Herald Talk at the Victory Convention Centre is not to be missed.”
NZH head of business Fran O’Sullivan will be panel adjudicator, and TV personality and journalist Simon Dallow will MC. Tickets cost $89 (discounts available).
NZME would like to acknowledge their partners – PwC, The NZ Herald, Massey University, ATEED, Corporate Travel Management, MYOB, Nood and YUDU.
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- Where: Victory Convention Centre
- When: Thursday 11 April 7am-9 am; 7am Registration & stand-up networking breakfast with barista coffee.
- Details here: www.pwcheraldtalks.co.nz
- Book now at www.iTICKET.co.nz
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