Corporate data leaking via unmanaged mobile and cloud apps, attackers targeting mobile devices with malware ... the list could go on. As managers and executives continue to push for an increasingly mobile-oriented workforce, it seems there is little attention paid to the potential security threats posed by mobile and cloud technologies until it is too late.
So what are the key vulnerabilities security experts should be aware of, and what types of security issues need to be resolved before these technologies can deliver at the highest level for businesses?
The Guardian is delighted to offer you the chance to take part in what is expected to be a lively debate around the current and future challenges of securing mobile technologies for business. Hosted by leading security journalist, Tom Brewster, and sponsored by Symantec and Accenture, a panel of experts will attempt to answer the above questions and more at this event for senior security and IT professionals.
What will you learn from attending?
The kind of questions we will be exploring during the session are:
- How can you access corporate data securely?
- How can you create an enterprise ‘App Store’ without compromising the native experience?
- How can you provide secure alternatives to consumer apps that can form a protected workspace on the device?
Where and when is the event?
The event will be held at the Guardian head office at Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU on 29 September 2014
5:30pm: registration, refreshments and networking
6:00pm: Future Gazing with Guardian, Accenture and Symantec
7:00pm: break for drinks, hot finger food and networking
7:30pm: panel debate and live Q&A
8:30pm: further networking opportunities
9:00pm: event close
Who will be speaking?
- Tom Brewster, chair
- Neal Watkins, vp product management & development, Symantec
- Sanjeev Skukla, director, cyber security consulting, Accenture
- Gavin Franks, general manager of Enterprise, Telefonica
A report of the event will be published in the Media section of the Guardian on Monday 13 October 2014, summarising the outcomes of the discussion and profiling the participants. The report will also be published online on the same date on the Secure + Protect Hub.
This is an invite only, senior level event. For your chance to attend this session and hear the views of industry experts, please RSVP to kirstie.green@theguardian.com.
