Fireside Chat with BBC News Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy

In an era where venues and ticketing organisations hold vast amounts of personal and financial customer data, the risk of cyber threats has never been higher. Even the most established operators can be caught off guard – with devastating reputational and financial consequences.

We’ve all seen the recent major ransomware and phishing attacks in online retail, travel and health. Perhaps you’ve already been fielding questions from your board, management or audiences as to your own organisation’s cyber-security protocols.

This open, fireside conversation brings together world-class cyber expertise and ticketing insight to cut through the noise. Barnaby Clark, CEO of Line-Up, and BBC News Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy will explore stories from his frontline reporting on global cyber crime, what it really looks like when defences fail and how organisations respond in the moment.

This session sets the scene for a practical follow-on session, where Barnaby will help translate those lessons into the realities of ticketing operations.

Key Takeaways
Delegates will leave with:

• A clear understanding of the scale and nature of today’s cyber threats
• Insight into how cyber incidents unfold and where organisations are most exposed
• The ability to ask informed, practical questions of internal teams, suppliers and boards.
• Context for why cyber security matters specifically in ticketing and live entertainment.