Ever think the saying “it’s a jungle out there” related to you and your organisation? Gert Cruywagen's keynote address explains in an informative and humorous way how animals in the African bush manage their risks (or not) to avoid becoming prey. It then relates these risk strategies to modern day organizations. Packed with fascinating facts about animals of the African bush, as well as practical risk management insights, this talk compares behaviour in the jungle to corporate strategies – both failures and successes. Award-winning risk manager, speaker, author and wild-life enthusiast, Gert Cruywagen  explains the valuable survival lessons that organisations can learn from the animals of the African bush. He does this with facts, stories, case studies and anecdotes that are fascinating, informative and funny - illustrated with unique and colourful photographs. This is a new and different way to look at Risk Management!

In 2010 Gert's plans to speak to our Forum were disrupted by the volcanic ash cloud so we are delighted to have him back on the programme for 2011.

Cyber Crime, Cyber Warfare the Threat to Critical National Infrastructure and the Economy

Paul Dwyer, Security GRC Principal, Eircom Group