Post-conference in-depth learning sessions – Thursday 1 September
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Click here for Conference Day Two
The below in-depth learning sessions run concurrently over the full day.
Registration and morning coffee for either session is at 08:30 and both sessions will conclude at 17:00. Lunch, morning and afternoon tea provided.
Choose between In-depth Learning Session A or B:
In-depth learning session A: Ensuring optimal security across IT infrastructure on premise, in the cloud and in containers
This in-depth learning session will examine the latest cyber security threats, weaknesses in your existing infrastructure, the next generation of security architecture patterns, and how to develop a strategy to deliver secure infrastructure. The session is aimed at all within IT who implement or influence cyber security strategy. Alongside prevalent use of the cloud, the emerging Internet of Things and an increased usage of smart devices, arrives a whole new set of challenges to face an organisation’s cyber security. It is therefore critical to underpin an organisation with secure infrastructure in the cloud and on premise that has the capabilities to respond to new cyber threats and new technologies.
Key take away skills/benefits:
- Identifying new security priorities due to an evolving cyber threat landscape, new technologies and increased demand for workforce flexibility – what to expect and how to prepare
- Manage risk profiles and appetites to suit your organisation
- Identify current weakness in existing infrastructure and secure architecture patterns to solve them
- Strategies to ensure your data’s security
- Enhance critical infrastructure’s cyber security
- Choose the most efficient and cost effective security solutions for your organisation
- Understand the rise of containerisation, how it can transform your organisation’s infrastructure and make it more secure
Facilitators:
Shawn Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Triskele Labs
Nick Morgan
Director of Cyber Security Governance
Triskele Labs
In-depth learning session B: Applying the neuroscience for innovative and effective leadership across IT infrastructure
This in-depth learning session will examine how the principles of applied neuroscience can realise effective and innovative leadership to facilitate optimal IT delivery. It will also explore the application of neuroscience to build more effective change management capabilities, proficiently lead change and how to drive innovation across the workplace.
This full-day interactive session is aimed at senior managers who want to hone their capabilities to deliver excellent outcomes. To be successful and bring the best possible outcomes across the organisation, an IT Infrastructure professional must transition from a technical expert to a skilful people leader that proactively demonstrates both technical expertise and modern leadership qualities.
- Learn neuroscience-based skills to drive and implement infrastructure transformation
- Examine modern leadership capabilities to attain effective, rapid and successful change
- Explore the neuroscience of change and apply these principles to your own change leadership
- Learn how to generate creative thinking across teams to facilitate innovation
- Formulate understanding of applied neuroscience and practical ideas behind effective leadership that will help you develop as an IT professional
Facilitator:
Simon Smith
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Southern Cross Coaching & Development