Cyber threats are a very real threat to the facilities management industry. With so much of the industry reliant on technology based systems, are you protected and prepared for the innovative ways that criminals are targeting our businesses.

Bringing you three speakers  to deliver information, guidance and tips to help educate and protect you and your businesses from cyber criminals in an easy to understand format.

Many  people have a responsibility for IT or technology based systems such as CAFM, BIM, CCTV and Security Access systems within our roles. We may be tricked into believing that we have adequate protection as a business. But as criminals get more sophisticated in their attacks, can you afford to miss out on the vital information we want to share with you at this event?

Hosted at Aston University, Conference Aston suite, are pleased to introduce guest speakers:

Gary Sirrell, West Midlands Police Regional Cyber Crime Unit FM – Explains the threats we face, the impact, protecting your business and what the police and government agencies are doing about it.

Mark Lomas, Cyber Protection Expert from Probrand Group - Securing IT, covering off a few example areas to focus on such as email security, ransomware, and the holistic approach to cyber security.

Eddie Allan, Spartan Global Services – With the changes in data protection destruction legislation . How can you ensure you are compliant to avoid huge fines? A guide to compliant destruction, the risks and the effect on business.

Event Timings

16.45 - Registration and networking

17.15 – Welcome - BIFM

17.25 – Gary Sirrell – West Midlands Police Cyber Crime Unit – Threats we face

17.50 – Mark Lomas – Probrand Group - How to protect yourself

18.15 - Eddie Allen – Compliant disposal and your responsibilities – Avoid hefty fines

18.35 - Open Q&A – Ask the experts

18.55 – Networking

19.25 - Close

Please bring plenty of business cards with you. The experts will be on hand for you to ask questions.

Please ensure you book your ticket. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your eventbrite ticket so it can be re-allocated.

The event is bought to you by BIFM Midlands with the support of our sponsors

Free to attend

You can register to attend here