6月13日星期四, 2024, Manchester Digital hosted the latest instalment of the Tech Leader Talks events, 由回转滑雪赞助. 这个事件, aimed at senior leaders from tech businesses across Greater Manchester, brought together influential voices from across the sector for an engaging discussion on the evolving security and data privacy landscape.
会议由艾莉森·罗斯介绍, 十大网博靠谱平台数字公司主席, who set the stage for a compelling discussion on the crucial topics of security and data privacy in today’s tech-driven world. 该小组由詹姆斯·皮姆洛特主持, 激流回旋的高级校长, 亚当·珀斯洛也澳门十大正规赌博娱乐平台了, TLC首席执行官, 丽贝卡·福克斯, NCC集团首席信息官, Gavin Zephir, 巴克莱银行技术评估研究主管, 和马克·哈里森, 迪士尼流媒体高级工程总监.
James kicked off the conversation by highlighting the technological advancements in the Manchester area and asked the panellists for their perceptions of Manchester as a growing tech hub.
亚当强调了过去几年的变革性变化, noting that Manchester is now widely recognised as a technological hub with incredible businesses and a thriving ecosystem. Rebecca praised Manchester’s vibrant business edge and can-do attitude, stressing the importance of leveraging the city’s talented workforce to drive growth. Mark highlighted the close-knit community, 有优秀的训练营支持, 大学, and apprenticeship providers that continually bring new talent into the fold. 最后, 加文提到了巴克莱在十大网博靠谱平台的合作, 特别是通过DISH这样的项目, 这将使银行进一步融入当地的科技领域.
Adam Purslow (TLC) alongside Gavin Zephir (Barclays) and James Pimlott (激流回旋)
The discussion then shifted to the challenges of privacy and security in a data-rich world. James posed a question about the evolving strategies to handle these issues.
马克解释了迪士尼规避风险的方法, focusing on protecting user data through rigorous internal and external testing, 数据匿名化, 严格的访问控制.
丽贝卡分享了她对勒索软件的担忧, advocating for the integration of security into the development process and emphasising the importance of employee awareness to prevent breaches.
加文讨论了巴克莱银行严格的政策和程序, highlighting the need for continuous vigilance given the large number of employees and the sensitivity of the data handled. Adam concluded by reflected on the shift from treating security as an afterthought to making it a top priority at TLC since its inception, underscoring the inevitability of breaches and the importance of thorough testing.
亚当为科技公司创始人提供了一些很好的建议, urging them not to compromise on security despite pressures from customers or budget constraints. He stressed the importance of integrating robust security measures from the start, 即使这意味着推迟产品发布.
The panel also discussed how their evaluation processes for adopting new technologies have evolved, 尤其是在隐私和安全方面.
马克·哈里森(迪士尼流媒体)和丽贝卡·福克斯(NCC)
The conversation inevitably turned to the role of AI in their respective strategies and the associated ethical considerations, with Adam highlighting AI’s role in personalising apps and enhancing business intelligence at TLC. Rebecca voiced concerns about AI making phishing attacks more sophisticated while also acknowledging its potential in identifying such threats, whilst Mark discussed Disney’s use of AI for internal tools and experimentation, 专注于用户行为预测和推荐系统.
Gavin talked about Barclays’ long-standing use of AI in detecting unusual transactions and supporting internal processes, including a pilot with Microsoft to improve meeting and document management. 该小组还讨论了围绕人工智能的伦理考虑, 包括偏见的风险和对可解释性的需求.
在关闭, the panellists shared their views on the main technological challenges businesses will face going forward.
- Gavin underscored the importance of identifying meaningful use cases for new technologies rather than adopting them for their own sake.
- Adam warned of the risks of data overload and the potential for AI to become less effective with too much input.
- Rebecca highlighted the financial challenges of integrating IT into every aspect of business operations and the necessity of making a solid business case for new technologies.
- Mark stressed the need to enhance user experience through AI while ensuring developers understand how to leverage these tools effectively.
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June's Tech Leader Talks event provided a rich discussion on the current and future state of security and data privacy for Greater Manchester businesses, whilst also providing a fantastic opportunity for senior leaders from across the community to make new connections and knowledge share.
技术领袖会谈将于2024年11月回归.
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