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SUMMARY:Strengthening Cybersecurity Across Essex & Suffolk
DESCRIPTION:Discover the impact of the Cyber Innovate to Elevate programme from Freeport East and the University of Essex. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a special event to hear first-hand how local businesses have strengthened their cyber resilience as we bring together businesses\, innovators and cybersecurity experts from across Essex and Suffolk.\nDiscover the impact and success of the Cyber Innovate to Elevate programme\, as we celebrate the businesses and organisations who’ve taken part and the collaborative projects that have emerged. \nThroughout the event\, hosted in partnership between Freeport East and the University of Essex\, you’ll have the opportunity to: \n\nDiscover how expert support has helped businesses elevate their cybersecurity\nLearn from inspiring project case studies designed to spark new thinking\nGain practical\, accessible advice from cybersecurity specialists to help you strengthen your own cyber resilience\nConnect and network with peers\, researchers\, and industry partners shaping the future of cybersecurity in our region\n\nWhether you’ve been part of the programme already or are simply looking to begin or enhance your own cybersecurity journey\, you’ll leave equipped with insights\, inspiration and support to take your next steps with confidence. \nReserve your place today. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n09:30 – 10:00: Arrivals\, refreshments and networking \n10:00 – 10:10: Welcome & introductions | Daniel Hewlett\, Corporate Partnership Manager\, University of Essex \n10:10 – 10:20: From Insight to Impact: How Cyber Innovate to Elevate is enhancing cybersecurity in our region | Simon Papworth\, Strategy & Policy Manager\, Freeport East & Daniel Hewlett\, University of Essex \n10:20 – 10:30: DSIT – Supporting UK cyber growth and innovation | Jessica Harper\, Department of Science\, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) \n10:30 – 10:40: Case study (to be announced soon) \n10:40 – 10:50: Introducing iTeams: How to innovate with the cybersecurity experts of tomorrow\, today | Andy Mew\, Head of Essex Startups\, University of Essex \n10:50 – 11:20: BREAK | Networking and iTeams project showcase \n11:20 – 11:35: Building cybersecurity resilience: Essential steps for SMEs | Marta Fernandez de Arroyabe\, Deputy Director of the Institute for Analytics and Data Science (IADS) & Reader at Essex Business School\, University of Essex \n11:35 – 11:55: Panel Discussion & Q&A: Lessons in building cybersecurity resilience in SMEs | Chaired by Holly Leonard\, Head of Business Engagement\, University of Essex\, joined by representatives from Curtis Machine Tools\, Bows and Arrows and Portable Space – companies who participated in the Cyber Innovate to Elevate programme. \n11:55 – 12:05: Supporting your future cybersecurity plans: \n\nOpportunities from Freeport East | Simon Papworth\nOpportunities from the University of Essex | Daniel Hewlett\n\n12:05 – 12:10: Closing remarks \n12:10 – 13:30: Lunch and networking \n\n\n\n\nThe Cyber Innovate to Elevate programme has been funded by Innovate UK’s Cyber Local 2025-26 initiative.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/strengthening-cybersecurity-across-essex-suffolk/
LOCATION:Wivenhoe House Hotel\, Wivenhoe Park\, Colchester\, Essex\, CO4 3FA
CATEGORIES:Cyber security
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SUMMARY:Security & Protection: Scams and How to Avoid Them
DESCRIPTION:Online scams targeting small businesses are on the rise – and they’re getting more sophisticated. \nFrom phishing emails to fake invoices\, knowing what to look out for can make all the difference. \nJoin Samantha Hancock from Derbyshire Constabulary\, alongside Small Business Britain and Lloyds Bank Academy\, for a practical\, no-nonsense session on how to spot\, avoid and protect your business from scams. \nYou’ll get clear guidance on the latest threats\, real-life examples to learn from\, and actionable steps to keep your business safe\, whether you’re working from a laptop\, phone or tablet. Knowledge is your best defence – join us and stay one step ahead. \nMENTORING: You will have the opportunity to receive 2 hours of free expert small business mentoring to discuss your small business challenges\, whatever they are\, confidentially with our expert mentors. *attendance is required in order to receive this* Small Business Britain is delighted to be partnering with Lloyds Bank to bring you this programme to help support the UK’s small businesses.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/security-protection-scams-and-how-to-avoid-them/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cyber security
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SUMMARY:Managing Business Cyber Security | An Event for SMEs
DESCRIPTION:Join us at BT – One Braham for a day packed with insights on keeping your small or medium-sized business safe from cyber threats. Learn from industry experts\, network with fellow SME owners\, and gain practical tips to safeguard your business against online risks. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your cyber security knowledge and protect your valuable data. Register now to secure your spot! \nNearly half (43%) of businesses in the UK experienced a breach or attack in the last 12 months. The impact can be severe too\, costing micro and small businesses an average of £7\,960 and medium and large business an average of £12\,560\, according to the latest government survey. \n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n09:00 – 09:30 \nWelcome coffee and networking \n\n\n\n\n09:30 – 09:35 \nWelcome talk \n\n\n\n\n09:35 – 09:45 \nKeynote on the importance of Cyber Security for SMBs \n\n\n\n\n09:45 – 10:00 \nTalk on cyber risk and governance \n\n\nCyber risk and governance are critical for small and medium businesses as they face increasing threats from ransomware\, phishing\, and data breaches. Effective governance involves implementing robust … \n\n\n\n\n\n10:00 – 10:30 \nGroup workshop: Discuss with other SMB leaders their approach to cyber risk \n\n\n\n\n10:30 – 10:40 \nSecurity Awareness Training annoucement \n\nA new product to support SMBs provided by BT\n\n\n\n\n10:40 – 11:00 \nNetworking \n\n\n\n\n11:00 – 11:25 \nNext Generation Security Discussion with Q&A​ \n\n\n\n\n11:25 – 12:15 \nGroup workshop: Reviewing your approach to cyber security with BT experts \n\nPractical discussions to help you and other leaders reflect on your approach to cyber security and how to tackle next generation cyber security risks.\n\n\n\n\n12:15 – 12:20 \nEvent close \n\n\n\n\n12:20 – 13:00 \nNetworking Lunch
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/managing-business-cyber-security-an-event-for-smes/
LOCATION:BT – Braham One\, I Braham Street\, London\, E1 8EE
CATEGORIES:Cyber security,Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Cyber Smart Essentials for Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Hear from experts – Essex Police’s Business Crime and Cyber Prevent Team and ESRC take part in a special Cyber Escape Room challenge and Q&A. \nFrom banking\, shopping\, ordering\, deliveries and significant business activities through streaming to social media\, businesses\, organisations and people are spending more time than ever online. \nCyber security is an important part of daily life\, whether you’re connecting to public WiFi hotspots or scrolling through social media. As such\, it’s important to learn all that you can so that you can keep yourself\, your business\, your money\, treasured memories\, family and friends safe. \nin this free session you can hear from experts from Essex Police’s Business Crime and Cyber Prevent Team\, Eastern Cyber Sercurity and Resilience Team\, take part in a special Cyber Escape Room challenge\, and participate in a Q&A session at the end.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/cyber-smart-essentials-for-businesses/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:Cyber security
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SUMMARY:Cyber Security for your business
DESCRIPTION:This course is specifically designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to assess and enhance your organisation’s security posture across various critical areas. \nWhether you are new to cybersecurity or seeking to deepen your expertise\, this course will provide you with the essential skills to safeguard your business. \nOur integrated range of cyber security services are designed to help businesses assess: \n· Security Awareness \n· First Step Web \n· Web App Vulnerability \n· Remote Vulnerability \n· Internal Vulnerability \n 
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/cyber-security-for-your-business/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Cyber security,Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Cyber Security in a World of AI - Protect your Small Biz
DESCRIPTION:Join Small Business Britain\, BT Digital Skills\, and Brian Chappell for a session on the role of AI in cyber security. \nWhether you’re a small business owner or part of a growing team\, this event will provide practical insights to keep your business safe in the age of AI. \nYou’ll Learn: \n\nUnderstand the key cyber security threats posed by AI technologies.\nLearn practical strategies to protect your business from emerging cyber threats.\nExplore how AI can be used to strengthen your security measures.\n\nAbout Brian: Brian Chappell currently leads Product Management for identity and access management software vendor\, One Identity\, and is responsible for the overall product strategy and execution. Over a distinguished 38-year career spanning various sectors\, Brian has held senior roles in companies ranging from small systems integrators to multi-national corporations such as One Identity\, BeyondTrust\, GlaxoSmithKline\, BBC Television\, and Amstrad plc. His extensive experience in diverse IT functions\, including vendor and consumer perspectives\, gives Brian a profound understanding of the critical elements in forging successful business partnerships and harnessing technology to drive business growth. Brian has spent the past 12 years of his career exclusively in the cybersecurity space talking to customers\, speaking at conferences\, writing and contributing to articles and books\, and consulting. Brian is also a co-author of Cloud Attack Vectors published by Apress which helps organisations ensure they are considering the right things during a transition to and the ongoing operation in the cloud. \nAbout BT Digital Skills: BT Digital Skills is partnering with Small Business Britain to deliver digital skills to small businesses across the UK. This will include engaging workshops\, exciting interactive digital training and really practical help\, advice and bite sized hints and tips.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/cyber-security-in-a-world-of-ai-protect-your-small-biz/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cyber security,Webinar
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SUMMARY:How to Stay Safe Online: Cyber Security\, Online Safety and Cyber Hygiene
DESCRIPTION:An unmissable opportunity to hear from cyber experts in Essex Police’s Business Crime and Cyber Prevent Team.\nFrom banking\, shopping\, ordering\, deliveries and significant business activities through streaming to social media\, businesses\, organisations and people are spending more time than ever online. \nCyber security is an important part of daily life\, whether you’re connecting to public WiFi hotspots or scrolling through social media. As such\, it’s important to learn all that you can so that you can keep yourself\, your business\, your money\, treasured memories\, family and friends safe. \nIn this free session you can hear from experts from Essex Police’s Business Crime and Cyber Prevent Team\, take part in a special Cyber Escape Room challenge\, and participate in a Q&A session at the end. Southend-on-Sea City Council’s Business Support team will also be on hand to let you know about the support that is available to you as a local business!
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/how-to-stay-safe-online-cyber-security-online-safety-and-cyber-hygiene/
LOCATION:Launchpad Southend\, Launchpad Airport Business Park\, Rochford\, SS4 1YH
CATEGORIES:Cyber security,Seminar
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