Cybersecurity in Adult Social Care: Interactive Tabletop Exercise

Cybersecurity in Adult Social Care: Interactive Tabletop Exercise

Thame Barns CentreThame, England
Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026 from 10 am to 12:30 pm GMT
Overview

Join us for an essential cybersecurity awareness session designed specifically for Adult Social Care providers across Berkshire, Oxfordshire

Ransomware and phishing attacks are among the biggest threats facing care organisations today. A single click on a malicious email can disrupt care delivery, compromise sensitive data, and damage trust with families and commissioners.

This interactive tabletop exercise is not just a presentation—it’s a hands-on scenario-based discussion. You’ll work with peers to explore realistic cyber incidents, share best practices, and determine the most effective responses for your organisation.

What You’ll Learn

  • What ransomware is and how it impacts care services
  • How phishing works and how to spot it
  • Real-world consequences for care homes and home care providers
  • Practical prevention strategies: MFA, staff training, backups
  • DSPT compliance and regulatory responsibilities
  • Incident response essentials and communication during a cyber incident


Who Should Attend

  • Registered Managers
  • Data Protection Leads
  • Cyber Ambassadors / Champions
  • Anyone responsible for digital systems or safeguarding sensitive information in Adult Social Care



Takeaways

  • Clear, actionable steps to strengthen your organisation’s cyber resilience
  • Templates for incident response and communication



✅ Register Now – Only 25 Places Available!


This workshop is part of the Better Security, Better Care programme, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care to support data and cyber security across the adult social care provider sector

Join us for an essential cybersecurity awareness session designed specifically for Adult Social Care providers across Berkshire, Oxfordshire

Ransomware and phishing attacks are among the biggest threats facing care organisations today. A single click on a malicious email can disrupt care delivery, compromise sensitive data, and damage trust with families and commissioners.

This interactive tabletop exercise is not just a presentation—it’s a hands-on scenario-based discussion. You’ll work with peers to explore realistic cyber incidents, share best practices, and determine the most effective responses for your organisation.

What You’ll Learn

  • What ransomware is and how it impacts care services
  • How phishing works and how to spot it
  • Real-world consequences for care homes and home care providers
  • Practical prevention strategies: MFA, staff training, backups
  • DSPT compliance and regulatory responsibilities
  • Incident response essentials and communication during a cyber incident


Who Should Attend

  • Registered Managers
  • Data Protection Leads
  • Cyber Ambassadors / Champions
  • Anyone responsible for digital systems or safeguarding sensitive information in Adult Social Care



Takeaways

  • Clear, actionable steps to strengthen your organisation’s cyber resilience
  • Templates for incident response and communication



✅ Register Now – Only 25 Places Available!


This workshop is part of the Better Security, Better Care programme, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care to support data and cyber security across the adult social care provider sector

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Highlights

  • 2 hours 30 minutes
  • In person

Location

Thame Barns Centre

Church Road

Thame OX9 3AJ

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