This prestigious annual event takes place every March and is aimed at cybersecurity professionals working in the public sector. It is open to all WARP members with a focus on the South of England.
This event celebrates the unique role WARPs play in strengthening cyber resilience across the public sector.
Through keynote speakers and expert panels, delegates will explore how cross-WARP collaboration can enhance situational awareness, improve incident response and support the exchange of trusted threat intelligence. The conference provides an unparalleled opportunity to share experiences, learn from peers and shape the future of collaborative cyber defence.
Engage in meaningful dialogue, share experiences and network with peers and leading solution providers. Discover innovative technologies and approaches to enhance your cyber resilience.
| 09:30 | Registration & networking |
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| 10:00 | Welcome & Chair’s Keynote – Colin Williams, Chair |
| 10:30 |
Panel I: Making resilience real – what does adopting a resilience mindset actually mean?
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| 11:10 |
Partner keynote I: The Identity Crisis: Building resilience against escalating identity-driven threats
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| 11:30 | Break & networking |
| 12:00 |
Panel II: Resilience through collaboration - the power of the WARP network
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| 12:40 |
Partner keynote II: CAF-Compliant Identity Security: Insights from a Unitary Council's IT Security Operations Manager
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| 13:00 | Lunch & networking |
| 14:00 | Welcome back – Colin Williams |
| 14:05 |
Panel III: The resilient public sector - what comes next?
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| 14:45 | Mystery keynote |
| 15:15 | Closing remarks - Colin Williams |
| 15:30 | Close & networking drinks |
After 25 years (almost successfully) pretending to have a clue about anything technical, Colin has (mostly) departed from the commercial realm for a short sojourn in full time academia and embarked on a temporary new existence as a PhD student researching the history of British Cybernetics at the University of Oxford. He continues to be an Honorary Fellow at the University of Warwick and a Visiting Professor at De Montfort University.
Vileen is a recognised thought leader and strategist, driving innovation and transformation in the Cloud and Security landscape across EMEA and APAC. As a leader of Rubrik’s Cloud and Security Go-To-Market initiatives, Vileen has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s success in the Cloud, AI, and Ransomware space, helping define the Data Security category in the cybersecurity market.
With over 23 years of industry expertise, Vileen’s unparalleled understanding of cloud ecosystems, data management challenges, and evolving cybersecurity threats has guided enterprise organisations worldwide through complex technological and strategic cloud transitions.
As Peter became more and more involved with security at the London Borough of Haringey, he started attending ISfL and gradually ended up doing most of the security role. He is now the Security and Compliance Manager at the London Borough of Haringey and is responsible for Information Security and ISO27001:13 certification. He was elected as Chair of Information Security for London and has been in this role for the past five years.
A Keen Allotment Holder, volunteer-barman and Vice President (honorary title) at his local National 1 Rugby Club, owner of two dogs who drag him around local footpaths on occasion up to fifteen miles from home.
Josh’s 16 year tenure with BlueFort and has honed his expertise as a technology leader, delivering best of breed value driven solutions in both public and private sector. As CTO, Josh orchestrates the strategic direction of BlueFort’s technological endeavours, leveraging his extensive experience in the ever changing and challenging cyber security landscape. By staying ahead of the curve in the latest security trends and methodologies, Josh ensures that Bluefort delivers the cyber safeguarding clients need, while maintaining trust in protecting against adversaries. His diverse skill set encompasses not only technical proficiency (incl. design, architecture, and implementation) but also a deep understanding of how cyber security plays a major role in business objectives, enabling him to align technology initiatives with organisational goals.
Peter is a cybersecurity leader at Silverfort, where he helps healthcare organisations strengthen identity security and protect critical systems from modern threats. With extensive experience in enterprise security strategy and risk management, Peter partners with NHS organisation to deliver resilient, scalable solutions that safeguard patient data and support digital transformation.
