Building growth through cyber-security: A strategic discussion on harnessing cyber threat

Why cyber-security professions need to be involved in strategic business decisions

 

In today’s interconnected and hybrid business environment, cyber-security is no longer just about protection—it’s about enabling growth while navigating a landscape rife with sophisticated cyber threats. UK businesses face unprecedented cyber risks, requiring leaders to adopt proactive strategies that not only address threats but also transform cybersecurity into a competitive advantage.

 

In some organisations, cyber-security is seen as “the office of No”. Security teams are thought to be obstacles to progress. They are engaged late in a project’s lifecycle, and their recommendations are unwelcome additions to costs that will extend timelines and may even require architectural revisions.

 

It’s true that reactive security measures, constantly upgraded to deal with emerging threats, can act as roadblocks to agility and innovation. Forward-thinking organisations recognise cyber-security as a strategic enabler rather than a blocker. By integrating robust security frameworks into business operations from the outset, companies can protect themselves against emerging threats while fostering compliance, resilience and innovation. Cyber-security, when positioned strategically, becomes an essential partner to growth, agility, and operational efficiency.

 

Join us to network with your peers and gain practical insights into how cyber-security can serve as a strategic enabler of growth, empowering organisations to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats while fostering innovation and resilience. This is an exclusive event and seat numbers are very limited, so apply for your place now.

 

The Key Themes We Will Explore:

 

1.     What are the current cyber risks to UK businesses?
Today’s organisations are being impacted at multiple levels from cyber threats. The constant change of the geo-political environment, the rapid increase in cyber criminal activity to nation states focussed on data espionage. What are the key threats and risks today’s businesses in the UK and how do they impact operational resilience and growth?

 

2.     How can organisations better prepare to deal with these risks?
Reactive measures are no longer sufficient. Learn how to implement proactive strategies, such as secure-by-design frameworks and board-level prioritization of cybersecurity, to enhance resilience.

 

3.     How do organisations harness threat intelligence within the cyber landscape?
Threats can be opportunities. We’ll discuss how businesses can leverage real-time threat intelligence and adversarial simulation exercises to stay ahead of attackers while fostering innovation.

 

4.     What role does AI play in mitigating cyber risks and driving growth?
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the cyber-security landscape for both defenders and adversaries. Discover how AI enhances threat detection, automates responses, and provides predictive insights, empowering organisations to stay ahead of risks. Learn how AI can also be a strategic enabler, driving innovation, operational efficiency, and resilience to support long-term growth while addressing ethical considerations and potential risks.

 

Who is invited?

 

This exclusive discussion over dinner is tailored for senior security leaders who wish to discuss how cyber-security can be an enabler of operational efficiency and growth. Attendees will be experienced decision-makers responsible for shaping and implementing cybersecurity strategies within major organisations, spanning industries and sectors.

Be one of 12 senior cyber-security professionals attending the dinner at the House of Lords in central London. For any enquiries, please contact Mergim on 020 8349 6458 or email m.begolli@business-reporter.co.uk.

 

The dinner discussion is brought to you by Crowdstrike and BT and is only for senior executives as mentioned above. Registrations of junior professionals, consultants, solution providers or other sellers to this market won’t be accepted. To be eligible you must be employed by a corporate legal entity such as a private company: if you are a sole trader or in a partnership other than a legally incorporated partnership, we will be unable to offer you a place.

 

This event is free of charge to attend.

 

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