** IMPORTANT INFO ON FOOD AND PAID EVENT INFO BELOW**

Had enough of holidays, partying and summer? Us neither but alas… 😅

Join us as we wrap up the season with an insightful talk that’s perfect for kicking off the new school year, all while enjoying some laid-back end-of-summer BBQ vibes.

This time we’ll be talking about FinTech cybersecurity with a focus on the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2). These regulatory frameworks are transforming how financial institutions approach cybersecurity, and understanding them is crucial for ensuring compliance and enhancing operational resilience.

In this session, Pranav will explore the key components of DORA and NIS2, their impact on the FinTech landscape, and practical strategies for achieving compliance. Whether you're a cybersecurity professional, compliance officer, or FinTech or general cybersecurity enthusiast, this meetup will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate these regulatory requirements effectively.

Key Topics:

• Understanding DORA and NIS2: An overview of the regulations and their significance.
• Compliance Strategies: How organisations can align with DORA and NIS2 standards.
• Impact on FinTech: The implications for financial institutions and technology providers.
• Practical Implementation: Tools and techniques for enhancing operational resilience and cybersecurity.
• Case Studies: Real-world examples of successful compliance and resilience strategies.

Who Should Attend:

• Cybersecurity professionals or enthusiasts looking to enhance their understanding of DORA and NIS2.
• Compliance/Risk leaders seeking to ensure their organisations meet regulatory requirements.
• FinTech professionals interested in staying ahead of industry trends.
• Anyone passionate about cybersecurity and operational resilience in the financial sector.

🍔🌭: Fancy some BBQ with us? We’ll be grilling some burgers and hotdogs outside this time! (Vegan options possible)

NB: The event is NOT A PAID EVENT, however, if you would like to have some food, the optional €10 euros ‘paid event’ fee will cover you for one of the following options:

(Option 1): 2 Burgers (Option 2): 2 Hot dogs (Option 3): 1 Burger, 1 Hot Dog

(Option 4): 2 Vegan Burgers (Option 5): 2 Vegan Hot dogs (Option 6): 1 Vegan Burger, 1 Vegan Hot Dog

🍺💰Drinks will be available separately at the bar as normal so please bring cash for the c-base bar!

**IMPORTANT**: 👉 When paying please include 1. YOUR NAME and 2. WHICH FOOD OPTION you would like in the Paypal payment description! (e.g. Brandi Z - Option 2)

👉 Please pre-order as we will buy according to demand and have only a little more available for ad-hoc on the day!

👉 If you DO NOT want food, please DO NOT PAY the 'Paid Event' fee and just show up!

About the speaker: Pranav Vattaparambil

Pranav Vattaparambil is a seasoned cybersecurity leader with over a decade of experience, most recently serving as the Chief Information Security Officer at SoSafe. In this role, he focused on advancing operational security and aligning stakeholders with a vision of security as a catalyst for business growth. Previously, as VP of Cyber Security at Solaris, Pranav led teams in implementing critical regulatory controls, significantly enhancing the organisation's security posture.

Throughout his career, Pranav has excelled in managing large-scale security programmes, leading compliance efforts across complex regulatory landscapes, and articulating the business value of security to C-suite executives and board members. His strategic oversight and team leadership have been instrumental in transforming security programmes and aligning them with business objectives at highly regulated organisations like Solaris.