Welcome to our first Newsletter for 2022!
We have some great things coming up over the next few months and would love to share as much of it with you as we can in this monthly newsletter. We will be highlighting staff, finding out about the latest trends within the industry, and keeping you up to date with the latest business initiatives and of course any company events. Have a great September everyone!
PROUD SPONSORS OF THE PINNACLE FOUNDATION
We are excited to announce that we have become a proud sponsor of the Pinnacle Foundation. The sponsorship will provide a member of the LGBTQ+ community a 3-year educational scholarship, mentoring and opportunity to help reclaim their path and overcome challenges arising from their identity. The scholarship winner will be announced in February 2023 – stay tuned for more details!
LETS TALK CYBER SECURITY WITH ANDREW RAMULU
What is the latest trend in cyber security and what does it mean for businesses?
Businesses are taking a more proactive strategy to pre-empt potential vulnerabilities and future threads including quantum computing.
In the UK especially in the banking and financial sectors, state of the security software has become a clear business advantage rather than a necessary sunk cost that generates revenue. It has become a “must have” and not just a box you have to tick a box. Hence, businesses have spent millions in proactive strategies combating security and fraud.
What’s some great cyber security information websites you would recommend for us?
Here are my top 3 websites:
UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH ANDREW RAMULU
Tell us a little about yourself
I have been working for Vocus as the Program Lead/Manager Security for just under a year. I lead a Program of around $5M per year, which involves working with teams across Australia including key stakeholders at Vocus.
I love football (refuse to call it soccer) great food with fine wine although I do not have a clue about wines – but I know what I do not like!
I have also lived and worked globally in countries including London, the US, France, Latvia, Portugal, Netherlands, Norway, Finland, Nigeria, India, and Singapore.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
Working in a constantly evolving technical space and delivering solutions to meet challenges in a proactive manner, to counter potential cyber threats for the company and its clients.
What is a hobby or pastime that you enjoy?
As above, football, and traveling to far flung countries to enjoy great food and wine.
What is your favourite recipe/dish?
I love all types of food. Having an amazing lamb tagine in Marrakech, fresh cured fish in Oslo, goat curry and jollof rice in Lagos; too many wonderful dishes in great many spots in the world.
HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAYS TO TALENTPLICITY’S VIRGOS!
If you see Hafeez (3rd September), Jimmy (18th September), or Prabhjot (19th September) on their special day make sure to wish them a happy birthday!
WHAT’S OUR NEXT EVENT? YOU TELL US!
Let’s get together and have fun. Do you have a great idea for our next company event? If you do, we would love to hear it. Please click on this link and drop your suggestion/s in the comments section.
CHALLENGE YOURSELF AND BE IN THE RUNNING TO WIN
We challenge you to participate in these exercises 5 days a week for 4 weeks. At the end of the 4 weeks, the person with whose completed the most will win a prize.
The challenge begins on Monday the 22nd of August and ends on Friday the 16th of September.
At the end of each week please send an email to Renae with a tally of what you have completed. This will be entered into the exercise tracker and will determine who is the winner.