Michelle Simpson, Head of Penetration Testing at Vertical Structure, discusses the SAFE Checklist methodology for ensuring secure and safe online shopping and browsing. 🔐 ✅
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Michelle Simpson, Head of Pen Testing at Vertical Structure, provides insights into the future of encryption and the strategic measures essential for ensuring preparedness. 🔐👩💻
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#northernireland #cybersecurity #technews #women #genderequality #verticalstructure #syncni #belfast #pentesting #Technology #Innovation #Data
Michelle Simpson, Head of Pen Testing at Vertical Structure, discusses the positive representation of women in cybersecurity roles, while acknowledging that women still lack visibility within the sector. 👩💻🖊️
#pentesting #cybersecurity #careers #women #womenincyber #visibility #genderequality #northernireland #technews #belfast #verticalstructure #syncni
Michelle Simpson, Head of Pen Testing at Vertical Structure, explains why Pen Testing is not an entry-level position, emphasising that public security is paramount and must be safeguarded with the highest standards. 🧑💻🖊️🔐
#pentesting #cybersecurity #safeguarding #CyberAwareness #dataprotection #securitystandards #Careers #entrylevell #northernireland #TechNews #belfast #verticlestructure #syncni
Michelle Simpson, Head of Pen Testing at Vertical Structure on why diversity in teams is so crucial when it comes to collaboration and diverse thought in the workplace.
#collaboration #diversityandinclusion #diversitymatters #equality #nibusiness #northernireland #technews #belfast
🎙️ Sync NI is delighted to bring back our Tech Craic podcast 🎙️
Our newest edition of the podcast features Michelle Simpson, Head of Pen Testing at Vertical Structure and Director and Co-Founder of BSides Belfast.
During our conversation, Michelle talks about her career to date, including how she discovered a career in security was for her.
‘You can’t be what you don’t see’ - Michelle also speaks on the importance of female role models and mentors in the tech industry, recalling a significant moment in her life as a mum when she became even more personally motivated to represent women and push herself outside of her comfort zone by appearing as a panelist and speaker at leading local events.
Michelle also shares her advice for others wishing to pursue a career in pen testing as well as tips on how we can all stay safe online, particularly older relatives in the lead up to Christmas who may be more vulnerable to online scams.
Finally, Michelle tells us what quantum crypto means for security – including what is happening and how organisations can best prepare.
We end the podcast by hearing all about how BSides Belfast was formed and what words of advice Michelle has for women wishing to pursue a career in the tech industry.
🔻 Click the link below to listen and watch the podcast in full 🔻
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXubg6tUUqM
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Faye Thomas, Chief Commercial Officer at Vyta, a leading specialist in secure IT Asset Disposition and Lifecycle Management, discusses the importance of mindful purchasing in the lead-up to the year’s busiest shopping season, highlighting how choosing recycled or reused technology can help reduce electronic waste.
Read Faye's exclusive insights for Sync NI here ⬇️
https://syncni.com/view/12709/rethinking-black-friday-sustainable-it-choices-for-a-greener-future
#BlackFriday #CyberMonday #Tech #Gadgets #Recycle #Reuse #Technology #MindfulPurchasing #Green #Sustainability #Vyta #SyncNI
"My pathway into tech was not via a traditional school to university route. I left school at 18 and began working for a large supermarket chain, later I was offered an opportunity to interview for a new “tech support” team the chain had begun to roll out nationwide.
"I was successful and within two years promoted to leading a team for a flagship store’s tech department. From this role I developed a deep passion for technology and knew I wanted to pursue a professional career in IT. "
Benjamin Wisoner, Sr Security Engineer IAM (Identity and Access Management) with CME Group in Belfast sits down with Sync NI to discuss how he progressed from working in a large retail chain to forging a successful career within a global FinTech company.
Read the full interview with Benjamin here ⬇
https://syncni.com/interview/12627/meet-ben-wisoner-a-senior-security-engineer-iam-at-cme-group
"The conversation around AI has shifted significantly in recent months. I've noticed that many people are growing tired of the media's tendency to either glorify or demonise the future implications of artificial intelligence.
"Instead, there’s a refreshing focus on the here and now - on the tangible, practical ways AI is starting to make a difference."
Russell Goodenough, Head of Artificial Intelligence at CGI UK and Australia shares his thought provoking insights on the power of AI, the life-changing impact it is having in healthcare, and how everyday AI tools are are enhancing our ability to work more efficiently, without replacing the human touch.
Read the full story with CGI's Russell Goodenough by clicking the link below ⬇
https://syncni.com/view/12620/russell-goodenough-head-of-ai-for-cgi-s-uk-and-australia-business-on-applying-ai-to-real-world-challenges
To help celebrate @ESO's fifth anniversary in Belfast, Sync NI met with Eric Beck, DO, MPH, President and CEO of ESO, who was instrumental in selecting Belfast as the location for an advanced Engineering Centre.
As a Doctor, Eric has maintained his volunteer work with local EMS teams in his spare time.
Eric, a veteran in emergency services care who has extensive experience in both clinical and leadership positions within the healthcare sector, flew in specially from Austin Texas to address a town hall in the Belfast office and personally join in with the planned birthday celebrations.
Sync NI were joined by several of ESO’s local team in Belfast, including Russell Beggs, to explore how this ‘Tech for Good’ company is driving innovation in emerging technology to radically enhance the health outcomes of communities globally. We hear from local ESO team members about what working for the 'Tech for Good' company means for them and the impact the company has on people's lives.
Senior representatives from a selection of Northern Ireland’s leading companies came together recently to address the recent upsurge in cyber attacks - and what can be done to prevent them.
Hosted in Citi’s five-floor Belfast Gateway Building, pertinent items on the agenda for discussion include: AI’s role in cybersecurity; career prospects in cyber; challenges in tech hiring; and a call for better marketing and collaboration amongst tech companies and universities locally.
Those taking part included: Carla McGlynn, Managing Director, Head of Markets Business Controls Technology and Tech Site Lead of hosting company Citi Belfast; Andrew Connolly (MCMI), Executive Director Collaboration Tools and Corporate Systems and Belfast Site Lead, CME Group; Alan Stock, Site Lead, Agio Belfast; Bobby McKeown, Director of Software Engineering, Rapid7; and Jonathan White, Senior Director of Engineering, Liberty IT.
The rise of cyber-attacks due to increased digital connectivity and the proliferation of digital channels is highlighted as a major concern by the representatives in attendance, with emphasis placed on the need for employees to be aware of what they are posting online – particularly when it involves the company they work for. Therefore education, awareness and training in cyber security is therefore key, implemented through employment policies and training.
Paul Hill is the Managing Director and VP of Engineering at DailyPay, which is a best-in-class, trusted, first-of-its-kind technology platform that dynamically changes how money moves - changing pay for good.
Founded in 2015, DailyPay’s unique platform allows payroll providers to offer employees early access to wages they have earned, helping them avoid payday lenders and potential costly charges.
Whilst sitting down with Sync NI, Paul reveals the key attributes which make an excellent software engineer include taking the initiative and being able to investigate an issue without prompting. Some of the most talented software engineers Paul has ever worked with identify a problem and immediately set about finding the solution.
“Setting out to solve the problem straight away shows you have the initiative and the ability to learn fast,” Paul comments. “It shows an understanding of the business and this really stands out as an invaluable skill within technology.”
In our comprehensive interview, Paul also offers his fascinating insights on the future of AI and what it means for us.
