D3IP Launches New Webinar Series with May Debut

D3IP is launching of an insightful series of collaborative virtual events, debuting with the Meeting MOD Secure by Design Requirements Webinar on Wednesday, 14th May 2025.

The webinars are designed to share knowledge and help industry partners capitalise on opportunities within Defence, Law Enforcement, and other government sectors.

Running from 12-1pm, the first webinar will focus on the UK Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) Secure by Design (SbD) approach, which integrates cybersecurity from the outset of any project. This shift from traditional accreditation-based compliance to continuous risk management ensures that security is embedded throughout the lifecycle of a project.

Moderated by D3IP’s Vicky Miles, the event will feature expertise from from Mike Gillespie, CEO of Advent IM, and Isabel Forkin, an experience security expert from BSI.

You can register for the Meeting MOD Secure by Design Requirements Webinar by visiting the event website.

Our Speakers

Mike Gillespie is CEO of Advent IM, the UK’s leading independent information security and physical security consultancy supporting Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). Mike is a highly respected figure in the field of information security and has been instrumental in shaping Advent IM’s strategic direction and expanding its services to meet the evolving needs of clients across various sectors, including government, police, and defence.

Isabel Forkin is an experienced security expert in the areas of audit and evaluation, risk management and governance, having spent over fifteen years in the security industry. In that time, she has worked on a broad range of areas within cyber security, from penetration testing to business continuity.

Vicky Miles is a Senior Business Analyst at D3IP, where she leverages her extensive experience in business analysis and project management to drive strategic initiatives and optimise business processes. With a strong background in data analysis, stakeholder management, and solution delivery, Vicky has become a pivotal figure in ensuring the successful execution of complex projects.

About Secure by Design

Launched in July 2023, MoD Secure by Design (SbD) ensures that SROs, capability owners, and delivery teams take full accountability for delivering cyber-secure systems across MOD environments.

Traditionally, cybersecurity was treated as an afterthought – tacked onto the end of a programme lifecycle through an accreditation process that often failed to deliver truly secure capabilities. For years, MOD relied on an annual accreditation approach, requiring an RMADS to meet security and risk management standards.

SbD replaces this outdated model with a continual assessment process, ensuring ongoing security support throughout a system’s lifecycle. This transformation strengthens assurance, enhances risk management, and reinforces the resilience of Defence operations.

The seven core SbD principles are now mandatory for all new MOD systems and those transitioning from legacy accreditation, embedding cybersecurity from the start.

Beyond Defence, the Secure by Design approach is gaining traction across industries, including government and police, as part of the UK’s national effort to enhance cyber resilience in line with NCSC guidelines.