RANT is a monthly networking event in London for IT security managers and CISOs to discuss topical issues without sales vendors present. It attracts 40-60 attendees each month who provide feedback on discussion topics. Past attendees praise RANT for being a relaxed, informal environment to meet peers, exchange ideas, and get industry perspectives from presentations. RANT is held at a central London pub on the last Wednesday of each month.
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Rant Testimonials
1. RANT
Risk and Network Threat Forum
RANT is a regular, informal networking event specifically for IT Security
Managers, Directors and CISO’s who work within End User organisations.
It provides an opportunity to discuss topical issues and to network with
like-minded individuals. Launched by Acumin Consulting and NGS Secure
in 2007, RANT attracts between 40-60 attendees each month and provides
guests with the ability to contribute their opinions to the discussion which aims
to provoke participation and debate.
RANT prides itself on being a sales free event and it is closed to security vendors and consultancies
however it is open for sponsorship and speaking opportunities. Following the discussion, guests are free to
network, and further discuss the topic.
Here is some of the positive feedback RANT has received over the past couple of years:
Speakers Sponsors Attendees
“The most relaxed way of “RANT provides you with a rare “RANT is a good networking event; “The hospitality of the evening
encountering new security ideas chance to stand up in front of lots important for you to get a range of is unbeatable. There is no better
and meeting old and new colleagues of highly strung, pessimistic security levels involved and encourage event in the City for IT Security
that I know” professionals prepared to jaunt, people to mix” and Corporate Governance
Professor Paul Dorey, CISM laugh and heckle their way through Head of Information Security, professionals”
M.Inst.ISP, Professor Royal your perfectly crafted presentation, St Andrews Health Care Head of Information Security, Capita
Holloway, University of London. with a beer in one hand and a
Chairman, IISP battered onion ring in the other... “RANT is sufficiently sized and “I found it well run and very
and yet strangely provide you with informal to encourage a free entertaining and a good course of
“It is extremely enjoyable to talk at some of the best feedback and exchange of ideas and information. 'ammunition' for using in security
the RANT. A lively and interactive lightly argumentative advice on a Being sales-free is invaluable” awareness presentations”
crowd that have much to contribute topic you 'thought' you were an Information Risk Manager, Information Security Officer, CAF
to off-beat and informal discussions expert on. Deutsche Bank
about the things that really matter in “A roomful of security people
information risk but nobody is willing RANT gave us some real thought “A fun, laid-back event where like enjoying themselves over great beer,
to talk about elsewhere” provoking comments and some minded individuals with similar wine, food and friendly arguments
Stephen Bonner, MD Information great takeaways... I can't wait to challenges can meet in a social - must be RANT!”
risk management for a leading do another.” atmosphere” VP, Commerzbank
financial services organisation A successful start up security Group IT Security Officer, Talbot
vendor organisation Underwriting Ltd “I cant imagine a more friendly and
hospitable way to take part in such a
challenging learning environment”
Head of Data Protection
Dept of Health
RANT is held on the last Wednesday of every month at one of London’s most well known, centrally located
Public Houses. Please visit www.rantforum.com for a full update on all past and future RANT forums.
If you would like to enquire about attending or presenting at the RANT Forum, please contact us on the
number below.
Acumin is an international Information Security and Information Risk Management recruitment firm providing Permanent, Contract and Executive Search
recruitment services to SMB and Enterprise clients including End Users, IT Security Vendors and Consultancies. We specialise in Information Risk Management,
Governance & Compliance, Penetration Testing & Forensics, Technical Security, Business Continuity, Sales Engineering, Sales & Marketing and Executive
Management positions. Acumin also provide bespoke Marketing Services to enhance and support business development for IT Vendors and Consultancies.
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