Fortify SME Business Breakfast: Cyber, Physical, Systems & Fraud Protection

Join us for the Fortify SME Business Breakfast, an essential event designed to equip small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with the tools and strategies needed to safeguard their businesses against modern security threats.

Brought to you by the County Carlow Chamber of Commerce, Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce, Kilkenny & Carlow County Councils – Local Enterprise Offices, Bank of Ireland and supported by the Enterprise Europe Network, this event provides a platform to learn from leading experts and share knowledge on building a resilient business.

In an era of increasing interconnectedness, SMEs face risks ranging from cyberattacks and physical breaches to system vulnerabilities and fraudulent schemes. This event will offer actionable insights into mitigating these risks, with presentations and discussions covering:

• Strengthening your digital infrastructure against cyber threats.
• Enhancing physical security to protect premises and assets.
• Safeguarding business systems for uninterrupted operations.
• Detecting and preventing fraud to secure financial health.

Agenda:

7:30 AM – Networking Breakfast

Start your day with a light breakfast and the opportunity to connect with fellow SMEs and industry professionals.

8:00 AM – Welcome & Opening Remarks

Kieran Comerford – Head of Economic Development & Enterprise

Kieran Comerford will highlight the importance of comprehensive security strategies for SMEs and share insights on the support available through the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN).

8:05 AM – Presentation: The Role of the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau (GNCCB)

Sergeant Eoin O’Connell – GNCCB, An Garda Síochána

Gain valuable insights into the current cyber threat landscape and learn practical safety tips to protect your business and employees.

8:25 AM – Presentation: Fraud Protection in Financial Transactions

Sinead McCaul – Bank of Ireland

Learn how to detect and mitigate financial fraud risks from one of Ireland’s leading banking experts.

8:40 AM – Presentation: Strengthening Your Cybersecurity Framework

Stephen Burke from Security Risk Advisors on how to Discover effective strategies to secure your digital assets and reduce vulnerability to cyber threats.

8:50 AM – Expert Insights: Enhancing Security for SMEs

Colin Hayes of Netwatch

Gain actionable advice tailored to the unique needs of SMEs in safeguarding their operations.

9:00 AM – Expert Insights: Best Practices in Systems Protection

Tom Walshe, Head of Cloud and Security Services, Business IT Solutions (BITS)

Explore practical approaches to fortify your business systems against potential breaches.

9:10 AM – Panel Discussion: Building a Resilient SME Community

Engage with our panel of experts as they discuss key challenges, share insights, and answer questions about protecting your business from various threats.

9:25 AM – Closing Remarks - Kilkenny Chamber of Commerce