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Focusing on the four key areas outlined in UK government’s CONTEST strategy, the congress
will be opened by John Hayes MP, the UK’s Minister for Security. As the person ultimately
responsible for the country’s counter-terrorism, security, serious organised crime and cyber-
crime strategies, he will deliver a speech on extremism, border security and international
counter terror strategy.

A total of 29 high ranking officials and academics will lead the congress, providing invaluable
trends and information. The leading security professionals are set to discuss a variety of topics
such as extremism, border security and the UK’s international counter terror strategy. Covering
current counter terror and security tactics, extremist propaganda, and the expansion of ISIS it is
not to be missed.

Cyber security takes centre stage
Following the recent increase in cyber threats, Chancellor George Osborne pledged that the UK
will spend £1.9bn over the next five years to deliver a series of initiatives to protect the economy
and infrastructure, grow cyber companies, and deter adversaries.

Security & Counter Terror Expo will mirror these advances in the industry, showcasing cutting-
edge technology and exploring the latest cyber security strategies at the free-to-attend Cyber
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Threat Intelligence Conference. Starting on April 19 , leading figures will discuss the latest
solutions and strategies at the two-day conference. Presented by techUK, the representative
body for the UK’s technology industry, the sessions will bring together all those who work to
prevent cyber terrorism and crime.

Among the topics to be discussed will be an overview of global cyber security threats and how
to mitigate against them, protecting the “smart” critical infrastructure and overcoming the cyber
security skills shortage.

Key speakers will include Chris Gibson, Director at CERT-UK; Richard Parris, Chairman and
Chief Executive of Intercede; Prof. Chris Hankin, Director at the Institute for Security Science
and Technology; and representatives from the National Crime Agency’s National Cyber Crime
Unit.

Talal Rajab, Programme Manager for techUK's Cyber, National Security and Criminal Justice
programmes, added: “What was once considered a niche area in the wider national security
debate has emerged front and centre in many government's priorities. Security & Counter Terror
Expo offers the ideal platform for the industry to learn from some of the most prominent figures,
while networking with key decision makers.”

Protecting critical national infrastructure
In addition to safeguarding the digital frontier, security professionals are tasked with the
protection of critical national infrastructure (CNI). Terrorist groups continue to not only threaten
civilians, but also communications networks, the emergency services, energy plants, financial
institutions, governments, health services, transport links and natural resources.
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