RDGGeek - Securing the Backbone: Safeguarding Supply Chain against Cyber Threats

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Our monthly meetups are held upstairs at Zero Degrees (9 Bridge St, Reading RG1 2LR) from 7pm.

So please do come along, grab a beer/food at the downstairs bar (the mango beer and wood fired pizza are epic) and come share your geekery and enjoy a relaxed evening of talks + networking + beers.

Everyone welcome!

• 7:00pm Arrivals
• 7:30pm Welcome and Introductions
• 7:35pm Securing the Backbone: Safeguarding Supply Chain against Cyber Threats (Vishal Sharma - Santander Bank UK)
• 8:05pm Networking & beers
• 8:30pm Short announcements/updates*
• 8:35pm Pub Quiz (Please bring a pencil & paper)
• 9:30pm End(Networking and beers downstairs)

Securing the Backbone: Safeguarding Supply Chain against Cyber Threats (Vishal Sharma - Santander Bank UK)

As our supply chains become more digitised, the associated cyber threats grow in complexity. Vishal will guide us through the evolving risks in digital supply chains, highlight recent high-profile incidents, and provide actionable strategies to strengthen cybersecurity. This is a valuable opportunity to expand your knowledge and hone your awareness on this subject.

Vishal Sharma is the Business Information Security Officer (BISO) at Santander Bank UK, bringing a wealth of experience from his previous roles at EY, Deloitte, BAE Systems, and TechData. With 14 years of diverse experience in cybersecurity across defence, oil and gas, banking, consumer packaged goods, consumer credit, insurance, retail, and financial regulatory sectors, Vishal has led over 40 client engagements.

About Reading Geek Night

A friendly and welcoming community for enthusiasts.

Every second Tuesday of the month Reading Geek Night has talks on various topics about science, tech, design & geekery. The usual format is to gather from 7:00pm and commence the talks at 7:30pm. Talks are ~20mins + Q&A with a break of 20mins for networking and beer.

*Before the second session there is an opportunity for any short announcements so please let us know on the night if you would like a slot or 1-2mins.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Get involved and support the community

If you would like to get involved with your local #rdggeek community by giving a talk or hosting a quiz at an upcoming event please contact us via twitter: @RDGGeekNight, Facebook or email us: **talks [at] rdggeeknight.org**