Thank you to everyone who attended the CISO 360 Dinner Roundtable: Ransomware and Incident Response
đ Venue: The Graham Greene Room â Rules – London
đď¸ Date: Thursday 13 March 2025
â° Time: 18:30â22:30
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Ransomware is no longer a hypothetical threat, itâs a reality for fintech and tech companies holding sensitive data. Some organisations have already had to make the impossible decision, pay the ransom or risk devastating consequences. Would you pay? Others are still asking themselves what they would do if faced with that moment.
Reliance Cyber sponsored and Pulse Conferences hosted an exclusive closed-door roundtable, where we discussed as a group the critical musts every fintech and tech company must consider when planning for ransomware and cyber incident response.
The evening included a insightful discussion, expert perspectives, and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, covering:Â
- Lessons from real-world ransomware incidents â what worked, what didnât.
- Legal, operational, and financial implications of responding to an attack.
- Best practices for resilience â preparing your organisation to make the right call.
This roundtable offered a rare opportunity to engage with fellow CISOs and cybersecurity peers and to share experiences. We walked away with practical strategies for strengthening your organisation’s response strategies and defences, a dynamic, solution-focused conversation.
We were thrilled to host this dinner at Rules. More than just a restaurant, Rules is a living relic of Londonâs past. Situated on Maiden Lane, an ancient path that connected the convent garden of Westminster Abbey to St. Martinâs Lane, the restaurant has been a witness to Londonâs ever-changing history. From J.M.W. Turnerâs birthplace to tales of Andrew Marvell, Maiden Laneâs historical significance is woven into Rulesâ narrative.
Yours sincerely,
Team Pulse
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About Reliance Cyber
Reliance Cyber delivers world class cybersecurity services tailored to the unique needs of our customers. With extensive in-house expertise and advanced technology, we protect organisations across a wide range of sectorsâfrom enterprise to governmentâagainst the most sophisticated threats, including those from nation-state actors. Our teams safeguard critical assets, people, data, and reputations, allowing customers to focus on their core business objectives with confidence.
Discussion co-steered by:
Dr. Oliver Farnan is the Head of Research at Reliance Cyber
Dr. Oliver Farnan is the Head of Research at Reliance Cyber, with expertise in offensive security, advanced threats, and nation-state cyber policy. With a rich background in cybersecurity, Oliver has held diverse roles, including as an officer in the Royal Signals, a postdoctoral research position at Oxford University, and as the Global Head of Information Security for the INGO Oxfam. Holding a PhD in Cybersecurity, Oliver combines academic research with practical security operations, empowering organisations to effectively navigate emerging cyber threats.
Thomas Eeles, Security Operations Manager, RightmoveÂ
Thomas has been working in commercial Cybersecurity Incident Response for over ten years, running a CSIRTâs across Europe and responding to hundreds of incidents a year.
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Practicalities
- Attendee: CISOs, Deputy CISOs and senior cybersecurity practitioners – fintech and technology companies
- No vendors/suppliers are permitted unless the individual is in a senior cybersecurity role / CISO. No sales, marketing, or media are permitted
- There is a limit of two individuals per organisation.
- Conducted under The Chatham House Rule.
- Co-chaired by a leading Chief Information Security Officer and a Strategist
- Pulse Conferences is your Master of Ceremonies.
- There is no cost to attend. Places around the table are limited.
Who should attend
- CISOs, Deputy CISOs and senior cybersecurity practitioners – fintech and technology companies
- No vendors/suppliers or consultants are permitted
- No sales, marketing, or media are permitted
Timings – Thursday 13 March 2025
18:30-19:30Â Â Â Â Guests arrive to a welcome drinks reception
19:30-22:00Â Â Â Â Discussion and 3 course dinner
22:00-22:30Â Â Â Â Conclusions
Your Invitation to History!
Rules is a living testament to Londonâs cultural history, where literary giants like Charles Dikens, Wiliam Makepeace, Thackeray, and H.G. Wells have dined. It has been an unofficial âgreen roomâ for the entertainment industry, hosting legendary actors from Henry Irving to Laurence Olivier and cinema icons like Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin.
When you visit Rules, youâll see the walls adorned with countless drawings, paintings, and cartoons capturing this star-studded past. Rules stands as a heritage restaurant, fulfilling the desire for the extraordinary and allowing you to dine amidst the echoes of the greats who have graced these rooms.
The Rules restaurant has always been synonymous with serving traditional British cuisine at its finest. We specialise in classic game cookery, oysters, pies, and puddings, and the restaurant offers an unparalleled culinary journey through Britainâs gastronomic history.
Rules is more than just a restaurant, itâs a living relic of Londonâs past. Situated on Maiden Lane, an ancient path that connected the convent garden of Westminster Abbey to St. Martinâs Lane, the restaurant has been a witness to Londonâs ever-changing history. From J.M.W. Turnerâs birthplace to tales of Andrew Marvell, Maiden Laneâs historical significance is woven into Rulesâ narrative.
The Graham Greene Room is one of the private dining rooms at Rules. The Graham Greene Room is named after the famous British writer Graham Greene, who was a regular patron of the restaurant, adding an element of literary history to the dining experience.
Rules – The Graham Greene Room
35 Maiden Lane
Covent Garden
WC2E 7LB
Closest station: Covent Garden