Vernon has been involved in developing ISO standards, worked with many professional associations (ISACA, ISO community; BSI & BCS) and for one time only with give his irreverent session on what we have learnt and what the future holds. We have grown from teenagers to screenagers, and from gentleman to cyber men – but are we any better? Vernon is a blunt Northener (from North of England) and will both surprise and amuse you with his tales of methodologies and standards. He will explore the virtues of ISO27001 (from its humble beginning of BS7799) the emergence of BMIS (Business Model of Information Security) through to COBIT5 & Cyber Security. In its path Vernon will discuss other standards like PCI, and UK Government’s methodologies. If you are afraid of the truth, do not attend his session, but if you want to have the courage to smile at our mistakes and learn how to succeed going forward, then come along for the ride. With all the hype about cybersecurity, this session is a timely reminder on what we have learnt before we get too carried away in the zest for glory – let us follow a path that has the support of the Board and not blind them. With all the hype about cybersecurity, this session is a timely reminder on what we have learnt before we get too carried away in the zest for glory – let us follow a path that has the support of the Board and not blind them.