Management School (LUMS), says: “Cyber security can’t simply be bought off the shelf: 95 per cent of all breaches involve human error, so every employee must understand their role in preventing an attack.
“It means that, when developing a cyber strategy, leaders must also factor the human side of implementation and consider how a change in processes and systems will be received by their team.”
INTRODUCING THE FULLY-FUNDED CYBER STRATEGY PROGRAMME
To help business leaders navigate both aspects of the cyber security challenge, SCC and LUMS have joined forces to create a new, tailor-made, business development programme.
The Cyber Strategy Programme brings together experts from these two, highly-accredited university departments to help SME business leaders from all sectors understand the risk that cybercrime presents and minimise the
threat by confidently implementing changes within their systems and teams.
Workshops and masterclasses will see participants learn from leading cyber and leadership experts, as well as detectives at Lancashire Constabulary’s cyber crime unit.
Leadership and culture sessions will empower delegates to build a culture of cyber-excellence within their organisation and they’ll also benefit from the peer support of other business leaders in the area.
Places on the Programme are fully-funded for eligible businesses by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
MINIMISING THE RISK THROUGH PRACTICAL ADVICE AND TOOLS
A large part of the programme’s purpose, says Rebecca, is to empower delegates by demystifying the language, tools and techniques of cyber security. She explains: “Cybercrime can do real damage to a small
business’s operations and reputation, but an attack is not inevitable.
“Knowledge and confidence is power and putting in place controls, systems and processes and embedding a culture of cyber- awareness throughout your whole business can mean it’s too costly and time-consuming for criminals to target you.”
And, whatever delegates’ previous technical knowledge the programme offers an environment for them to learn and thrive in the online world. Helen says: “The Cyber Strategy Programme provides a space for business leaders to step away from their daily tasks and share ideas and experiences with peers who are confronted by the same challenges.
“As well as leaving with a toolkit of strategies and the confidence to implement it, delegates will have become part of a network of fellow Lancashire small business leaders who are often an invaluable source of support long after the final session.”
PLACES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE CYBER STRATEGY PROGRAMME, STARTING 16 NOVEMBER 2022
The Cyber Strategy Programme will run over five months via a mix of in-person and online learning.
A two-day introductory residential session will be followed by monthly one-day workshops and masterclasses with Lancaster University academics and experts. During the five-month programme, delegates will also implement their learning through a company sprint project.
Places are fully-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) for Lancashire businesses that employ between five and 250 people. Find out more and register your interest in joining the programme online at
www.lancaster.ac.uk/cyber-strategy-programme
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