Stopping Ransomware in its Tracks: How BullWall Supports Cyber Essentials for education and research
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, UK education and research institutions face increasing pressure to secure their digital environments, not just for compliance, but to ensure continuity of learning and research.
In this timely and practical webinar, we introduce the JISC and BullWall relationship, offering educational establishments a proactive containment solution purpose-built to stop ransomware in progress, protect data, and support your journey towards Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus compliance.
Join us as we:
Explore how BullWall directly supports the five Cyber Essentials controls, helping institutions:
• Strengthen endpoint protection
• Automate threat response
• Contain ransomware before damage is done
Share a real-world case study:
Hear how Sir Roger Manwood’s School used BullWall to successfully defend against multiple ransomware attacks, preserving operations and avoiding data loss, all while working toward Cyber Essentials readiness.
Provide actionable takeaways for:
• IT leaders and cybersecurity teams in universities and colleges
• Organisations preparing for CE certification or renewal
• Anyone looking to modernise their incident response posture
Who Should Attend:
• IT and network security leads in education
• Cyber Essentials coordinators
• College and university decision-makers
• Jisc members seeking practical solutions to evolving cyber threats
SPEAKERS
Sharn Somerton-Davies
IT Manager
Sharn Somerton-Davies is a seasoned IT Network Manager with 40 years of experience in the IT industry. Currently leading network operations at Sir Roger Manwood’s School, her extensive expertise ensures optimal performance, security, and reliability across the organization’s IT infrastructure. Sharn began her career in Devon, establishing herself as a key player in a school’s IT department, and has since held pivotal roles, including Senior Network Engineer within a bioscience company. A graduate of the University of Plymouth, Sharn also holds an OND in Engineering. Her proactive approach to network management and deep understanding of emerging technologies have made her a trusted advisor and cornerstone of the organization’s IT strategy.
“Complacency is not acceptable”
Morten Gammelgard
Executive VP of Sales
Morten Gammelgard has over 20 years of experience in the software and hardware industries. He currently serves as Global EVP, Sales and Operations at BullWall and has guided the company to four consecutive years of doubling revenue growth and profitability. He has worked with customers across all verticals, from niche to top 500 companies, including Verizon, Sun Life, IBM, VMware, Dell, and Shell. Morten is a co-founder at BullWall, a company laser-focused on providing companies with a reliable and innovative solution to contain ransomware outbreaks the moment illegitimate encryptions start to corrupt the data – hence mitigating the disruption, damage, and high costs usually associated with falling victim to ransomware when all other defenses has failed.
