Hack Attack

Calling all business owners and technology enthusiasts - an event not to be missed!

Join us for an exciting and eye-opening Cyber Attack Demo at The Guildhall York! Get ready to witness the thrilling world of cybersecurity up close and personal. This in-person event will take place on Tuesday 23 September with registration and tea and coffee from 09:15am.

Located at Coney Street, York, YO1 9QL, The Guildhall provides the perfect setting for this captivating demonstration. Our experts will walk you through a real-life cyber attack, share examples of incidents that have affected businesses in our area, and highlight practical steps you can take to better protect yourself. You’ll come away with valuable insights and a clearer understanding of how to stay safer in today’s evolving digital landscape.

Lunch will be provided after the demonstration, giving you the chance to network with fellow attendees and have your cyber questions answered directly by our experts.

Whether you're a technology enthusiast, a business owner, or simply curious about the world of cybersecurity, this event is for you!

About our Speakers

Punk Security is an award-winning DevSecOps Cyber Security consultancy that provides a suite of services including CREST Accredited penetration testing, security consulting, ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials support. Based in Northallerton, Punk Security has vast experience working with clients across a broad range of sectors including government, retail, finance, manufacturing and tech.

ITogether designs and builds secure enterprise networks, using our own Alt Net powered by the largest cyber brands to provide continuous global cybersecurity. Headquartered in the UK, with operations extending to New Zealand, ITogether supports organisations of all sizes in retail, education, legal services, manufacturing, critical infrastructure and finance to provide managed services, cybersecurity, cloud solutions and connectivity.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn about the latest cyber threats and how to protect yourself and your business.

Demand is expected to be high, with previous events selling out fast, so book early to secure your spot!

In collaboration with:

Made Smarter Yorkshire & Humber

Hundreds of manufacturing businesses across Yorkshire have put themselves at the forefront of enhancing their business through digital innovation – and now more can join them after a further £2.4m was received to support the region’s digital ambitions in 2025/26. Made Smarter scheme enables businesses to get the best advice and support from:

• Impartial advice from a team of digital specialists

• Creation of a digital roadmap for your business

• Access to help with technology strategy or implementation

• Support for internships and apprenticeships

• Capex Funding to support the purchase of hardware and software

Barclays Eagle Labs

Helping ambitious businesses connect, innovate and grow since 2015 supporting over 17k businesses

Big ideas need the right network to thrive. We connect you to one of the UK’s most powerful entrepreneurial networks of peers, mentors, investors, academia and corporates.

We collaborate with expert partners who bring deep sector knowledge and a community who know the journey because they’ve been there.

Working in partnership with the University of York we strive to be the partner for growth for ambitious entrepreneurs in the region