Cyber security is no longer just an IT concern—it is a core business risk that directly affects operational resilience, financial stability, and organisational reputation.

The session introduces the Cyber Essentials scheme—what it is, why it was developed, and how its practical, baseline technical controls help prevent the most frequently encountered cyber-attacks. Attendees will gain clarity on why Cyber Essentials is one of the UK’s most effective and cost‑efficient frameworks for reducing cyber risk.

By the end of the session, risk professionals will understand not only what Cyber Essentials is, but why it works, and how embedding it into risk management processes strengthens organisational resilience.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Understand why cyber security is a business risk, not just an IT issue.
• Recognise common cyber threats and their impact on organisations.
• Take insights from a real financial‑sector cyber incident case study.
• What Cyber Essentials is and how its controls reduce risk.