Cyber Security Support for your SME: Join the CyCOS Community

Cyber Security Support for your SME: Join the CyCOS Community

By RDA

Are you a business looking for support to improve your cyber security but don’t know where to start? CyCOS can help!

Date and time

Location

Zen Internet

Sandbrook Way Rochdale OL11 1RY United Kingdom

Agenda

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Breakfast and networking

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

TOPIC 1: “The need for cyber security in an SME context”

Professor Steve Furnell - University of Nottingham

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Panel discussion: “What does cyber security support feel like for SMEs”

Professor Steve Furnell - University of Nottingham

Neeshe Khan - University of Nottingham

Matthew Rand - Queen Mary University, London

Local IT cyber security provider

9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Break

Opportunity to hand in questions for the next session

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

TOPIC 2: “CyCOS communities of support and how business can benefit”

10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Q&A and discussion on CyCOS project – how to get involved

The panel will answer any pre-submitted questions, plus any from the audience.

10:20 AM - 10:40 AM

Takeaway: “The one thing you should do now”

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM

Networking

Good to know

Highlights

  • 3 hours
  • In person

About this event

We want to build essential cyber security knowledge amongst SMEs to you protect your businesses and keep you safe from increasing cyber threats.

In 2025, SMEs are facing growing cyber threats, from phishing and ransomware, to insider risks, and often don’t know where to start when it comes to cyber security.

We’re hosting an 'exclusive event' with the Cyber Security Communities of Support (CyCOS) which will feature experts in cyber security from the University of Nottingham, Queen Mary University - London, and local cyber secuity providers.

There will also be an opportunity to join the CyCOS community which is bringing together local SMEs and cyber security experts to create a safe space where you can seek advice, get guidance, ask questions, and share experiences as a way to make cyber security understandable.

This is a unique opportunity to access free advice and guidance from experts in their field. On arrival you'll also be given a postcard to submit a question (anonymously if you prefer) to be answered in the session - see agenda below.

Directions and parking

Visitor parking is available at the venue, accessed through the barrier.

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Organized by

RDA

Rochdale Development Agency organise regular events for new and existing businesses to facilitate growth and innovation. All our events are free and are a great way to meet and network with business professionals.

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Sep 19 · 8:00 AM GMT+1