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Simon Baker, Cyber Crime Unit, Metropolitan Police

Topic: Cyber awareness essentials: protecting your data at work and home

This interactive cyber awareness session is designed to help you stay safe online in both your professional and personal life. It will make cyber security clear, practical, and accessible, equipping delegates with straightforward advice they can apply immediately to better protect their data and systems.

Delegates will also gain insight into common cyber vulnerabilities and learn how preparation and good cyber hygiene can significantly reduce risk.

This session will cover: 

• The importance of strong, secure passwords
• The dangers of social engineering and how attackers manipulate behaviour
• Common vulnerabilities and the importance of preparation
• How to identify and respond to phishing emails

Myrtle Lloyd, Chief Customer Officer, and Director General for Customer Services. HMRC

Topic: Transformation: HMRC’s vision for better customer service

Nearly a year after the publication of HMRC’s ambitious transformation roadmap, HMRC’s Chief Customer Officer Myrtle Lloyd will share how HMRC is working more closely with agents and accountants to help taxpayers and improve customer service.

There will be an opportunity for a short Q&A following the session.

Henry Vaile, Principal Policy Advisor for Accounts & Reporting, Companies House

Topic: Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (2023): an implementation update