Business Safety in a Digital World

This session will focus on the threat posed by cyber criminals, who pose on of the main threats to businesses but about whom most of us know very little.

We’ll look at the extent and reality of attacks based on latest available data, and we’ll run through some of the simple measures that can make an enormous difference to your security.

The session will be led by Simon Williams, of Gloucestershire police, who is the force’s dedicated Cyber Protect officer, and by Mark Moore of the South West Cyber Resilience Centre.

The Centre is an initiative supported by regional policing to provide free and ongoing support to local businesses and charities, and we’ll explore what’s available for you and your teams, and how to access it.

This should be a great opportunity to find out about all the things you weren’t taught at school, from independent sources with no vested interest in selling to you.

Mark Moore is a serving superintendent from the Devon and Cornwall Police, running the Cyber Resilience Centre on behalf of the region’s forces. Previously a force digital leader, he has spent almost three years growing the operation to the point where it now supports almost a thousand regional businesses. Simon Williams is Gloucestershire Police’s Cyber Protect officer, with responsibility for helping communities and organisations of all types to stay safe from digital threats. Both are passionate about what they do, and are keen to demystify the sometimes bewildering – and often expensive – world of cyber.

Teas/Coffees and Bacon Baps will be provided.