Amshire IT and C&C Insurance Brokers partner for cyber resilience event

Two Stockport businesses, Amshire IT Solutions and C&C Insurance Brokers, have partnered to bring together experts in experts in cyber security, cyber insurance and business resilience for a day of practical advice, real-world insights and valuable discussions.

Every day, Amshire works with businesses to strengthen their IT and cyber security. However, cyber resilience is a business issue, not just an IT issue. Preparing for a cyber incident isn’t just about technology, but knowing how your business would respond, recover and continue operating if the unexpected happened.

Amshire IT has partnered with C&C Insurance Brokers to bring together the two businesses’ and their industries’ expertise to advise other firms on both the cyber threats posed, and the solutions to protecting businesses in the event of an attack.

Taking place at Old Trafford Cricket Ground on Wednesday 23rd September, the free-to-attend event will give businesses the opportunity to:

• Stay up to date with today’s cyber threats.
• Hear practical advice from industry specialists.
• Better understand how to strengthen your organisation’s cyber resilience.
• Network with other business leaders from across the region.

The days agenda is divided into a morning session focused on cybersecurity threats, and an afternoon session focused on solutions. Activities will include:

• 09:30 Room open: teas and coffees available
• 10:00 Welcome
• The Threat
  • 10:05 NW Cyber Resilience Centre: The Current Cyber Threat Landscape
  • 10:30 Amshire: When Things Go Wrong: The First Responder Perspective
  • 10:55 Amshire Vendor (Pax8): AI In The Workplace: ChatGPT vs Copilot – Risks & Opportunities
  • 11:20 Mongoose: Live Ethical Hack Demonstration
• 12:20 Lunch: buffet style & drinks
• The Solutions
  • 13:10 Mongoose: Penetration Testing: The Top Security Failures We See Every Day
  • 13:50 CFC: Cyber Insurance – The Safety Net Every Business Needs
  • 14:20 Panel Session: Ask The Experts – Your Questions Answered
• 15:05 Wrap up
• 15:10 Event finishes

Booking has yet to open, but businesses can register their interest here and be among the first to receive an invitation later this year.