Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) underpin London’s economy, yet many face increasing cyber risks without the resources or expertise to defend against them. A cyber incident affecting an SME can quickly spread through supply chains, disrupting services and causing financial and reputational damage for the business, its partners and customers.
Recent industry data shows that 30% of cyber breaches now stem from third-party and supply chain compromises, doubling from 15% in 2024. Rather than attacking one company directly, cyber criminals exploit trusted relationships between organisations, meaning a single incident can affect hundreds of businesses at once.
Join this online session to learn how to strengthen your organisation’s cyber resilience.
With insights from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) alongside cybersecurity experts, this session will offer practical guidance on:
- Understanding the current cyber supply chain risks
- Strengthening cyber resilience across connected partners
- Preparing for and responding to cyber disruption.
We will also explore the UK Government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme, including:
- What it is and why it matters for SMEs
- Key security measures to protect against common cyber threats.
Guest speakers
Keynote: a representative from National Cyber Security Centre
Panel discussion with:
- Arunava Banerjee, Cyber Risk Consulting Lead, Zurich Resilience Solutions
- David Ferbrache OBE, Managing Director, Beyond Blue
- Richard Morrison-Butcher, Centre Director, Cyber Resilience Centre for London
- Lisa Ventura MBE, Chief Executive & Founder, AI and Cyber Security Association
Who is this event for?
- Business Networks and Business Improvement Districts
- Borough Resilience Forum emergency planning and resilience teams
- SMEs
