CorkSec is back on May 14th. Join us for Exciting talks and pizza

We're delighted to return as sponsors for CorkSec on  May 14^th, alongside our fellow Sponsor, Trend Micro, Plus, this month, enjoy complimentary pizza thanks to recruitment firm Morgan McKinley

Event Details:

• Date: Tuesday: 14^th May 2024
• Time: Doors Open at 19:00 and talks start at 19:15
• Venue: The Pavilion, Carey’s Lane

Talk 1: Security for non-Technology SMB by Michael O'Connor Understanding the importance of cyber security and taking proactive steps can significantly mitigate these risks, but where should you start when your business focus is not on technology or cyber security

Short Overview: 5 minute intro to World Skills Cyber Security Competition by George O'Mahony / Dylan Smyth

The preliminary World Skills qualifying competition will run on the following:

Friday May 31st 4pm to 8pm 

Saturday June 1st 9am to 1pm 

The competition will take place on Ireland's only Cyber Range Infrastructure, which is a world-class state-of-the-art cybersecurity platform, and will be fully online, so competitors only need a browser to compete and can compete from anywhere across the country. The competition will consist of a number of challenges including Enterprise Infrastructure Security; Cyber Security Incident Response, Digital Forensic Investigations, and Application Security; and Capture-The-Flag (CTF) Challenges. This is a great opportunity for young cyber security professionals on the island of

Two former competitors represented Ireland in Korea 2022 at the World Skills International competition (https://www.cyberskills.ie/explore/news/team-ireland-at-the-46th-world-skills-competition-2022-in-south-korea.html)  and two more former competitors will represent Ireland at the 2024 WorldSkills International Competition in Lyon this September. 

 

Talk 2: Operation Cronos: How is Success Measured by Chris Boyton This talk will delve into the intricate lifecycle of Lockbit, from its peak influence to its current state following a major law enforcement operation. Then examine the significant impact of Op Cronos, a pivotal law enforcement action, detailing its execution and immediate effects on both Lockbit and the broader criminal underground

For more details and information along with where to sign up please be sure to visit CorkSec’s Meetup page.