Protecting Manufacturing Assets from the increasing Cybercrime Threat

Tuesday 28 September at 2pm-3pm BST

Midlands Cyber security cluster are the regional Cyber Security Cluster for the West Midlands UK, funded by The Department of Culture Media and Sport (DCMS), the cluster are dedicated to providing National and International growth opportunities for Cyber Security and Advanced Manufacturing firms in the region.

Recognising that cyber security provision encompasses a range of industries; from Artificial Intelligence, Mobility and Transport, Quantum Technologies and Fintech, the Cluster are thrilled to announce their latest opportunity. On the 28th September 2021, the cluster will co-host an international panel of industry specialists, offering guidance advising Manufacturing firms on how to protect their assets against the growing threat of Cybercrime.

For this one off Virtual event, Midlands Cyber are hosting alongside international Partners, Invest NI, Cyber NI, The Cyber Association For Maryland (CAMI) and the Clusters longstanding Economic Partner, the Department of Commerce for Maryland US. With the manufacturing sector listed in 2020 as the third most targeted sector and with increases in ransomware jumping to 435%, all three partners recognise severity of cybercrime on the industry and encourage delegates from across their three regions to take steps reducing their risk.

Around 77% of organisations do not have a cyber incident response plan. At this event, Manufacturing and Engineering firms are invited to submit questions to a panel of industry specialists from across the three regions; recommending practical advice for SMEs to protect their assets.

Attendees may recognise Midlands Panel representatives, award-winning and world-renowned cyber experts CyberQ and industry partner Cepha Controls Limited.

The Cluster are looking forward to hosting their first public event of 2021 alongside international partners – advising practical steps protecting the Midlands Manufacturing legacy.