Cyber resilience - A leadership responsibility
Sponsored by Lloyds International
With cyber attacks becoming more frequent, is cyber resilience a top priority for your board?
Join us for an interactive panel discussion on the critical role of proactive leadership in managing cyber risks.
Through open Q&A discover innovative solutions and strategies to safeguard your organisation.
We are delighted to welcome
Sinead O'Connor - Head of Regulatory & Compliance Services DQ Advocates
Kurt Schrauwen - Director, Riela Cyber
Peter O'Donnell - Director of Commercial & Professional Risks (IOM), James Hallam/Kestrel Insurance
Aimie Coole - Field CTO at Dell Technologies
The session will be moderated by Donna Crellin, CPD Subcommittee Chair IoD Isle of Man
Panellists will share their insights, knowledge and lessons learnt
Conversation will highlight -
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The board's role in building an effective cyber-governance framework
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Cyber resilience strategies
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Investment in cybersecurity
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Fundamentals of Cyber Insurance
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How to navigate the evolving landscape of cyber threats
Format
Arrival is from 5.45pm, with the presentation getting underway at 6pm.
Questions will be more than welcome throughout.
We will aim to draw the presentation to a close at 7pm.
Certificates of Attendance available from Rachel on request.
Tickets
£5 member plus Eventbrite fee.
£15 non member plus Eventbrite fee.
Booking two or more tickets, please contact Rachel for an invoice.
Speakers
Aimie Coole
Aimie Coole is a Field CTO within the EMEA Technology Office at Dell Technologies, supporting customers in developing tailored cybersecurity approaches and solutions.
Based in the UK, Aimie leverages her distinctive blend of technical expertise and business acumen to help organisations navigate the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats and implement cutting-edge security practices to safeguard applications and data in a distributed world.
As a skilled technologist, Aimie draws upon her deep knowledge of the Dell Technologies portfolio to design strategies that protect organisations from threats, ensure business continuity, foster innovation, and uphold compliance with industry regulations. Her work spans data security across on-premises, public cloud, and edge environments.
With a solid foundation in engineering and over a decade of hands-on implementation experience in the field, Aimie serves as a trusted advisor to customers, providing transparent and collaborative guidance from the planning and design phase through to the implementation of complex cybersecurity solutions. Her approach focuses on understanding gaps in attack anatomies, uncovering vulnerabilities, and creating actionable strategies to bolster security while restoring confidence for businesses recovering from breaches.
Kurt Schrauwen
Kurt Schrauwen is a Director at Riela Cyber, the Isle of Man Cyber Security Operations Centre specialising in proactive and bespoke cyber solutions for all businesses.
Using his range of technical management and leadership experience built growing an industry leader in the tech space, Kurt’s diverse role at Riela Cyber makes him responsible for leading Riela’s corporate strategy and client relations. With this, Kurt ensures that all bespoke cyber security solutions are implemented with ease and efficiency for the client, whilst always looking for ways to integrate solution improvements wherever possible.
Peter O'Donnell
Peter leads the Professional Risks division in the Isle of Man. He has worked in the insurance industry with global underwriters for over 25 years and has specialised in broking for over a decade.
He joined James Hallam in March 2024 to lead and expand the Professional Risks offering in the Isle of Man where he is a well-known and trusted professional
Sinead O'Connor
Sinead O'Connor is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in the field of regulatory compliance. Currently, she works at DQ Advocates, where she plays a vital role in supporting clients with expert advice and solutions.
Prior to her tenure at DQ Advocates, Sinead honed her skills at KPMG, gaining valuable experience in a global, multidisciplinary organisation. Her career reflects a commitment to excellence and innovation in safeguarding organisational integrity and resilience.

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