Network & Learn: Reduce Risk & Strengthen Your Cyber Security
Join the South Midlands Growth Hub and partners for our summer instalment of Network & Learn—bringing together local businesses for an engaging session of insights, practical learning, and valuable networking.
Event Overview
This interactive event is designed to help SMEs better understand cyber security, reduce business risk, and gain practical tools to stay protected in an increasingly digital world.
Featuring expert speakers, real-world advice, and an immersive cyber challenge, this session combines learning with hands-on experience.
What You’ll Learn
In this session, you will:
- Understand how cyber criminals gather and use business data
- Learn how to spot fraudulent emails and common cyber threats
- Discover practical steps to improve your business cyber security
- Gain insight into Cyber Essentials and how it applies to your organisation
- Experience how cyber attacks unfold through an interactive exercise
What You’ll Gain
By the end of the event, you will:
- Feel more confident identifying and avoiding cyber risks
- Understand how to strengthen your organisation’s security processes
- Know how Cyber Essentials can help protect and position your business
- Gain practical, real-world actions you can implement immediately
Featured Sessions
Cyber Security Insights with JamCrackers
JamCrackers supports businesses with managed IT support, cyber security, Microsoft 365, and cloud services—delivering practical advice that makes sense.
Richard and the team specialise in helping businesses navigate Cyber Essentials by reviewing systems, access controls, software updates, and security processes to ensure everything meets the latest requirements.
This session will cover:
- Real-world cyber security risks facing SMEs
- How Cyber Essentials can be used to reduce risk—not just tick a box
- Practical steps to strengthen your business security
Cyber Escape Room: MET Game
Think you can handle a real cyber investigation?
Step into the role of a police cyber investigation team and work together to solve a live case. Using video footage, props, and puzzles, you’ll need to prove that a Cyber DCI has been framed by a criminal gang currently on trial at the Old Bailey.
You have 30 minutes. The clock is ticking.
Through this immersive experience, you will:
- Learn how cyber criminals operate
- Understand real-world attack scenarios
- Discover essential steps to protect your business
East Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre
The East Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre (EMCRC) is a collaboration between police, business, and academia, working together to protect SMEs from cyber crime.
Established in 2020, the EMCRC provides trusted, fully funded support, guidance, and services to help organisations strengthen their cyber resilience.
As part of a national network backed by the National Police Chiefs' Council, the centre plays a key role in helping businesses navigate the evolving cyber threat landscape.
Who Is This For?
This event is ideal for:
- Small business owners and SMEs
- Business leaders responsible for risk and operations
- Anyone looking to improve their organisation’s cyber security
- Organisations interested in Cyber Essentials certification
Book Your Place
Spaces are limited to ensure a high-quality, interactive experience.
Reserve your place today and learn how to protect your business from cyber threats.