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One of our previous speakers Clinton Walker from Security Aware is speaking at an event called Talk*Infosec at the end of that May that could be of interest.

Details are below along with a registration page if you’d like to attend

The security landscape has changed drastically over the past few years.  MSPs can no longer rely on traditional measures to keep their clients systems and data secure from the explosive increase in the daily occurrence of malware, mobile threats vectors, DDoS attacks and other emerging threats.  

Are you an IT Reseller or an MSP?   Are you looking for insight into how you can break into a particular sector leveraging information security solutions to enhance your portfolio?  Then this event is for you.
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You are invited to our TalkINFOSEC (talkinfosec.com), event to learn how security and compliance impact you as an MSP and by extension your clients.

http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/6222219827
 

Jennifer Childs from The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) will be presenting on the fines and the powers under the Data Protection Act.  Come and hear from the horses mouth about all things data protection, your obligations and what you need to do to better safeguard your clients data and systems.

Ian Bryant,  former Government CIO and now Professor at Demontfort University will be imparting insight and tips on how to approach and work with the public sector and what you need to be aware of with regards to information security and best practices based on his experience working at the top of technology in Government.

Collin Robbins Technical Director at Nexor will be addressing training pathways into the information security industry and how to obtain the necessary qualifications to succeed in this area.

Jay Epton SMB Director, UK & Ireland at Symantec – World-Re-known security vendor will be giving us a birds-eye view of the security landscape, your exposure to information security breaches and the risks you and your clients face in an ever-changing industry

Clinton Walker – CEO – Security Aware (securityaware.biz) – Will be providing you with insight into common security issues with software development and tips on how to maintain security, credibility and compliance when using developing software for personal and business use. What’s the indirect implication to your brand and data? Addressing security in every aspects of the systems development lifecylce is just as important as getting the application to work!
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I wanted to pass on the details of an event running in Birmingham at the end of the month for learning about IT apprenticeships.

If you are thinking of adding to your staff it’s something to consider.

Full details below

Breathe new life into your business with an IT apprentice

Like many firms, you might be struggling to find new IT staff with the right technical and professional skills. Recruiting an IT apprentice could be the answer.

Over 90% of IT apprentice employers recommend them as a way of recruiting. And over half of those say their apprentices are more productive and loyal than they first expected.

Recruiting an apprentice is easier than you think

To make it simpler to recruit the right apprentice and ensure they add value to your business quicker, the National Skills Academy for IT has created the IT Gold Standard Apprenticeship, which:

has been developed with BT and other leading employers to match businesses’ needs today

is quality assured to the highest standards to ensure your apprentice gets the right training

provides you with free recruitment help to minimise the cost to your business

delivers personal development support to help your apprentice integrate with your business and customers seamlessly.

Come to our Breakfast Networking event on IT apprentice recruitment

To find out how you can benefit from recruiting an apprentice – and potentially be eligible for a government grant of up to £1,500 – come to our Birmingham Breakfast Networking event.

It’s taking place from 7.30 am on Tuesday 30th April 2013 at NITP Birmingham, Floor 2, Cornwall House, Lionel Street, Birmingham.  There will be tea, coffee and pastries and a chance to network with other employers who already have, or are thinking of, employing an IT apprentice.

Also apprenticeship experts from BT, the IT Skills Academy and NITP, our approved Training Partner, will be on hand to discuss:

• the benefits apprentices bring to BT’s business and how the company will help you realise them too
• what makes the IT Gold Standard Apprenticeship so different to other apprenticeship programmes
• detailed information about the support you’ll get – from recruiting your first apprentice to them becoming a loyal member of your team.

Register your attendance now

Or call Hayley Pritchett  on 07703 189 673 or visit www.nitp.co.uk for further information.