21 June 2024
Joe Burns
Cyber Security Expert / Certified Ethical Hacker
Registration from: 11:45am
Lunch: 12:30pm
NCBC Council Member, Joe Burns of Reformed IT, was our guest speaker in June.
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Joe took us into the mind of a hacker, and it was fascinating. First, he showed us how easy it is to find an ‘open’ computer and steal its data to potentially publish it on the dark web. We could be innocently working on a train or sat in an office window and not realising that a ‘shoulder surfer’ is filming us entering our passwords.
Once the hackers have the data, they are using it against the owners to request ransoms or they will publish it online, and it’s only got easier with the introduction of AI! Now, robots can find holes and vulnerabilities and break in for the hackers.
So… what did Joe advise us?
- Choose a great password or, even better, use a password vault that auto generates complex passwords and saves them securely for you
- Don’t use passwords at all. Use a multi-factor authenticator (MFA), such as Microsoft 365, instead. Set all accounts using MFA.
For video tips from Joe, visit his LinkedIn page – https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyber-security-speaker-joe/?originalSubdomain=uk - or check out his website - https://joethehacker.com
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Event Details
Joe Burns
Joe Burns is an expert in cybersecurity with over two decades of practical experience in the IT industry. As a Certified Ethical Hacker, he excels in breaking down complex cybersecurity subjects into understandable and engaging discussions, tailored for non-technical audiences.
Joe’s deep expertise and proactive approach to cyber safety have marked him as a leading voice in the field, this was recongnised in 2019 when he was awarded “Best Emerging Speaker” (UK & Ireland) by the Professional Speaking Association.
Joe has been part of the Nottingham business community since 2005, when he co-founded his first IT business at just 21 years old.
This business went on to become a huge success and was acquired in 2016 for a 7-figure sum.
Having established himself as both a business leader and an expert in Cybersecurity, Joe became a professional speaker in 2019, sharing his insights and experiences on stage and online at events throughout the UK and further afield.
He has since launched another business, Reformed IT and become a proud member of Nottingham City Business Club.
During his talk, Joe will provide real insights and experience from the mind of a hacker. In order to stop them, we need to think like them. You will likely be shocked by how easily hackers can steal your information and break into your accounts, but you will leave better educated as to what you can do to keep yourself and your business protected.
The Timetable
What to expect...
Arrival at 11:45, sign in and collect your badge before being escorted into the reception area.
Enjoy a bit of opening networking with the other members and guests of the lunch. Drink included.
Sit down for a two course lunch including a starter and a main followed by coffee. After lunch the guest speaker will take to the podium for their speech.
The meeting and lunch is drawn to a close.
Parking is available at NCP Nottingham Stoney Street.
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