Security Decoded: Staying Safe in the Digital Age

SPEAKERS

Aaron Kelly – Systems Integrator at Delkia, Student BCS Member, Radio Society of Great Britain Member

Joseph Ross - Chief Technology and Finance Officer (CTFO) at South West Cyber Resilience Centre

Rosie Anderson - Head of Strategic Solutions at th4ts3cur1ty.company

AGENDA

Event Start: 13:15

Event Close: 14:15

SYNOPSIS

To introduce Digital T-level Students to the fundamental principles of cyber security, raise awareness of common digital threats and equip them with practical skills and strategies to stay safe online both personally and professionally. The session aims to demystify cyber security by exploring real-world examples, identifying common vulnerabilities, and highlighting the importance of responsible digital behaviour.

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES

Aaron Kelly

Aaron is a keen technologist with a background in systems administration and security engineering across highly regulated sectors. He currently works for a systems integrator in the North West called Delkia as part of a three man team where he looks after the information security portfolio of work. Throughout this time Aaron has covered aspects of Windows & Linux systems administration, Cyber Essentials, Incident Response and the transition to ISO27001:2022, becoming the internal company go to for all things cyber security. Outside of work, Aaron supports the delivery of the Lancaster University Ethical Hacking Group; tinkering with his homelab; and is part of the Morecambe Bay Amateur Radio Society holding a Foundation License.

Joseph Ross

Joseph Ross is a Chartered Fellow of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, and operates as the Chief Technology and Finance Officer of the South West Cyber Resilience Centre, seconded from his role as a member of Police Staff at Wiltshire Police. Joseph has submitted his PhD thesis in Digital Transformation and AI and is awaiting assessment. His research has been conducted through the University of Plymouth and with support from the Royal Navy. Prior to this, Joseph’s background is in teaching computer science, and he also served in the Royal Navy. Joseph is passionate about supporting the community to protect themselves in the digital age.

Rosie Anderson

Rosie Anderson is Head of Strategic Solutions for th4ts3cur1ty.company AKA Magical Genie Person. Having previously spent two decades talking to businesses to solve their hiring challenges, Rosie now uses those skills to help businesses solve their cybersecurity challenges. Rosie also founded BSides Lancashire, is a Director of BSides Leeds and restarted the Manchester 2600 Hacker Community, the only 2600 to be run by two women in its 40 year history. She was awarded Most Inspiring Woman in Cyber Security for 2024 and Cyber Newcomer for 2025.

Rosie has been a mentor for Capslock for over two years, and is also part of the Ethical Council for Hacking Games. Giving back is important to her, and she loves the pay-it-forward mentality.

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THIS EVENT IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT