Communications

Discussing Cyber Security with the Detective Superintendent at the NPCC

The Public Sector Cyber Security Conference 2026 took place on Thursday 05 February at the QEII Centre in London and welcomed senior cyber, digital, security, risk and public service leaders from across government and wider national sectors to the QEII Centre in Westminster, London, for what proved to be our largest and most impactful event to date. “The event is always one of the most informative and useful conferences of the year. It has interesting speakers covering topics that are an issue today as well as topics that will be an issue to be addressed in the future.” - Crown Prosecution Service

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Building Resilience in the Age of AI: Lessons from Industry Experts

We recently hosted the Cyber and AI Preparedness Free Webinar, which brought together 3 incredible speakers from different industries. The webinar saw a lively discussion between Isabel Scavetta, a multi-award-winning cyber and diversity advocate; Matthew Forshaw, a senior advisor for skills at The Alan Turing Institute and AI researcher at Newcastle University; and James Tumbridge, an intellectual property and data regulation lawyer at Keystone Law who also chairs digital services for the City of London Corporation. As AI rapidly reshapes every industry, the UK’s public sector faces a critical moment. How can public bodies embrace innovation without exposing themselves to new risks? AI offers incredible potential, but how do we ensure that the workforce is prepared for this revolution?

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Practical Cyber Security Checklist for SMEs

Cyber security is no longer just a concern for large corporations. In the UK, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly targeted by cyber criminals precisely because they are often less protected. From phishing emails to ransomware attacks, the risks are growing - but the good news is that strong cyber security doesn’t have to be complex or expensive. This practical cyber security checklist, brought to you by the Public Sector Cyber Security Conference, is designed to help UK SMEs strengthen their defences, reduce risk, and build a more resilient organisation.

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UK Government to Ban Public Bodies from Paying Ransoms to Hackers: The Cyber Security Battle

On the 22nd of July, the UK government published its plans to crack down on cyber criminals who use ransomware. In a move designed to strengthen national cyber resilience and reduce the growing threat of ransomware attacks, the government plans to ban public bodies from paying these ransoms. The decision comes after a surge in […]

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Navigating Cybersecurity In a Rapidly Evolving Digital Landscape

The UK has seen a sharp rise in cybercrime targeting public sector organisations over the past year, highlighting the need for stronger digital resilience and security strategies. We hosted the award-winning Public Sector Cyber Security Conference last February in London, which saw a collection of the UK’s data protection and cyber security leaders come together […]

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Interview Series: Meet the Chair, Michael Sanders

We recently held the Local Government Technology Conference, in Westminster, London. It was an exciting day of learning, networking and interesting conversation. As most of our conferences are online, when we do get to meet people face-to-face, and host speakers in a physical space, it is a wonderful feeling. Seeing all of the conversations, the […]

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Interview Series: Sitting Down With Mandy Sanghera

We recently held the Local Government Technology Conference, in Westminster, London. It was an exciting day of learning, networking and interesting conversation. As most of our conferences are online, when we do get to meet people face-to-face, and host speakers in a physical space, it is a wonderful feeling. Seeing all of the conversations, the […]

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Mind in Motion: How Movement Transforms Mental Health at Work

In today’s fast-paced corporate world, conversations around mental health are no longer a luxury, they’re a necessity. At the forefront of this movement is Matt Balfour, a wellbeing content creator, public speaker, Samaritan volunteer, and the founder of Let’s Go Wellbeing. His mission is simple yet profound: to help organisations build healthier, more engaged workforces […]

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Improving Sepsis Detection and Patient Outcomes: The Power of Ward Champions and Training Innovation

Jay Townsend┃4 mins┃May 2025 In the ongoing effort to improve sepsis outcomes, education, collaboration and innovation remain crucial. With this in mind, Michael Nertney, Chair of the UK Sepsis Practitioner Forum and a clinical educator at South Tees NHS Foundation Trust, spoke at our recent Sepsis Patient Care Conference 2025. His session focused on enhancing […]

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Tackling the Digital Divide: Latest Government Guidance

We were honoured to welcome Rebecca Stephens, Deputy Director of Digital and Tech Policy, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, at our Digital Inclusion Conference. Watch the full speech above and hear how the government plans to tackle the digital divide with the latest guidance and policy.

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Coventry’s Leading Digital Inclusion Program: COV Connects

Laura Waller, the Digital Services and Inclusion Lead for Coventry City Council, joined us at our Digital Inclusion Conference 2024. Laura spearheads the COV Connects program which has made significant strides in addressing digital exclusion in Coventry.

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Protecting SMEs from Cybercrime: PCC Collaboration with the NEBRC

We welcomed Joy Allen, Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham, at the Digital Policing Conference 2024, who highlighted the pivotal role of collaborative efforts in protecting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from the growing threat of cybercrime. Her presentation focused on the innovative initiatives undertaken by the Northeast Business Resilience Centre (NEBRC), a key player within the National Cyber Resilience Centre network.

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