Location:   BCS, Southampton Street, London

The workshop continues a series of events organised as part of the
Equalitec project to promote ITEC careers to women. It brings together
industry, educational institutions and women to help learn about
emerging directions and career opportunities in this exciting area of
ITEC.

10:00 - 10:30 Arrivals & Coffee
10:30 Welcome, Elizabeth Pollitzer
10:40 - 11:00 Protecting communication & information systems
GCHQ, Dr. Carolyn Ainsworth
11:00 - 11:20 Protecting data, devices and IT infrastructures
HP, Speaker TBC
11:20 - 11: 40 Questions & Answers on technology, recruitment & career
opportunities
11: 40 - 11:45 Mini-break
11:45 - 12:05 Protecting against information threats
Kaspersky Labs, David Emm
12:05 - 12.25 New directions in encryption & authentication
Queens University Belfast, Dr Maire McLoone
12:25 - 13:00 Questions & Answers on technology, recruitment, and
employment opportunities
13:00 - 13:45 Lunch
13:45 - 14:25 Case Study: Women working in e-Security
Speakers TBC
14:25 - 14:45 Information Security: theory & research directions
University of Liverpool, Dr Alexei Lisitsa
14:45 - 15:15 Discussion: Entry points and pathways for professional
development in e-Security
15:15 Close of formal session
15: 15 Refreshments & Networking

Who should attend?
You should attend if you are a woman and:
1. Have a science, engineering or technology background and are on a
career break, expecting to return to work in the near future
2. Want to pursue a career in ITEC
3. Are a BCS member in need of career re-orientation
4. Are currently looking for new career opportunities
5. Are currently working in the e-security field
6. Are a student exploring your career options

How to Register
To book please email events@equalitec.org.uk. There is no charge for
this workshop.
Places are limited, and early bookings are advisable.
Important Note: Travel Expenses
If you are a woman returning to a career in ITEC you may be eligible
for
travel expenses. Please mention this when booking your attendance. You
will need to provide evidence of the expense incurred.