Cyber Security Awareness Month 2024 Programme announced

Throughout October, Islanders can sign up for one of 20 free events to help keep themselves safer online.

The events – which are being organised by JCSC – are being run throughout October, which is Cyber Security Awareness Month. The events include sessions designed for the finance, accountancy and hospitality sectors, small business owners, charities, and individuals and families.

Cyber Security Awareness Month was originally founded in the US in 2003 in recognition of the security challenges created by increasing digital connection. The month is designed to raise awareness of cyber security threats, and empower individuals to take steps to protect themselves.

During the month, Islanders can attend several drop-in sessions at Jersey Library and Digital Jersey, as well as lunchtime sessions which introduce essential cyber security concepts and offer practical advice.

The programme also includes sector-specific Cyber Incident Response Exercises (co-delivered by Soteria Communications, and sponsored by JT Global and Appleby). These allow attendees to experience a simulated cyber incident, and plan how they would respond.

In 2024, Cyber Security Awareness Month will also coincide with the 10th year of the Channel Islands Cyber Security Conference. The conference – which is jointly organised by JCSC and the Channel Islands Information Security Forum (CIISF), will take place on Thursday 17 October.

The conference will welcome a range of cyber security experts from around the world, as well as keynote speakers Sir Graeme Lamb (in association with ITC Secure) and Dan Cuthbert, Head of Cyber Research at Banco Santander.

Matt Palmer, Director, JCSC, said: “We’re pleased to once again be offering a range of events to mark Cyber Security Awareness Month. Cyber security is only becoming more crucial as more of us adopt new technology. We saw the impact an incident can have during the Crowdstrike incident back in July: it caused disruption to flights in the UK, and to healthcare in Jersey.

“Despite this, we know that there are lots of Islanders who find the whole topic of cyber security intimidating, and aren’t sure where to start. This is particularly true for smaller organisations who don’t have a dedicated IT team.

“That’s part of the reason why so many of this year’s events are designed for people who don’t have prior knowledge about cyber security. We’re also very conscious that each measure taken by an individual or business adds to the good work already being done and reduces the likelihood of Jersey being successfully targeted.

“Cyber security really is a joint effort, and I’d like to thank all those who have sponsored and otherwise supported this month. This includes the Channels Islands Information Security Forum, the Channel Islands Data Governance Forum, Soteria Communications, JT Global, Appleby, 4D Limited, Black Arrow Cyber, CyberTec Security, Focused IT, Prosperity 24/7 and Resolution IT.”

David Cartwright, Chair of CIISF, said: “I’d like to echo Matt’s thanks to everyone involved with Cyber Security Awareness month and the annual Conference.

“And I’m delighted that year after year we are constantly able to attract eminent speakers like Sir Graeme Lamb and Dan Cuthbert and put on a tremendously worthwhile conference.”

For a full list of events, see below, or read the Channel Island Cyber Security Conference and Event Guide and the 2024 – 2025 Cyber Security Guide below.



Beginning section Cyber Security Awareness Month 2024 Programme

 

Date Event Booking Link
Wednesday 2 October
11.30 – 12.30
Cyber Advice drop in: Charities and individuals no booking needed
Wednesday 2 October
19:00 – 21.00
Cyber Security for Farmers and Growers here 
Thursday 3 October
17:30 – 18:30
Passkeys revisited no booking needed
Friday 4  October
09.30 – 12.00
Mock Cyber Incident Response Exercise: Accountancy here
Monday 7 October
14.30 – 17.00
Mock Cyber Incident Response Exercise: Hospitality here
Wednesday 9 October
13.00 – 15.00
Cyber advice drop in: Individuals and small businesses here
Wednesday 9 October
13.00 – 14.00
Lunch and Learn: Financial services here
Friday 11 October
12.00 – 13.00
Lunch and Learn: Small businesses here
Monday 14 October
14.30 – 17.00
Mock Cyber Incident Response Exercise: Institute of Directors here
Tuesday 15 – Wednesday 16 October
10.00 – 16.30
Open Source Intelligence Training by the OSINT Group email for more details and to book
Wednesday 16 October
11.00 – 12.30
Cyber advice drop in: Individuals and small businesses no booking needed
Thursday 17 October
8.00 – 18.30
Channel Islands Cyber Security Conference (Jersey and online) here
Friday 18 October
12.30 -14.00
Cyber advice drop in at Digital Jersey no booking needed
Monday 21 October
14.30 – 17.00
Mock Cyber Incident Response Exercise: Small businesses here
Tuesday 22 October
12.45- 17.00
Islands Data Governance Forum Conference 2024 (Guernsey and online) here
Wednesday 23 October
13.00 – 15.00
Cyber advice drop in: Small businesses and charities no booking needed
Thursday 24 October
12.00 – 15.00
A student’s guide to cyber security email hello@jcsc.je to book
Monday 28 October
14.30 – 17.00
Mock Cyber Incident Response Exercise: Financial services here
Monday 28 October 24th Global Privacy Assembly begins
(organised by Jersey Office of the Information Commissioner)
here
Wednesday 20 October
12.30 – 13.30
Lunch and learn: Charities here
Thursday 31 October
13.00 – 14.30
Cyber advice drop in: digital jersey here
Friday 1 November States Members’ briefing invitation only
Tuesday 5 November Raising Board and Director Awareness of IT Cyber Resilience (IoD Jersey) here