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Cyber Risk and Resilience
February 4 @ 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM GMT
Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel – Ashford Rd, Maidstone, Hollingbourne, ME17 1RE
Could your business survive a cyber attack?
Cyber incidents are no longer just an IT problem. They are a leadership, operational and business resilience challenge. This in-person event gives Kent businesses the opportunity to step into a realistic cyber incident scenario and experience how decisions are made when pressure is high, information is incomplete, and the clock is working against you.
What this event is about
You will take part in a guided, realistic cyber attack scenario designed to reflect how real incidents unfold in organisations. As the situation develops, you will be asked to make time-critical decisions, respond to evolving information, and manage the wider business impact. This includes operational disruption, reputational risk, legal considerations and recovery planning.
This is not a lecture and not a technical deep dive. It is a hands-on experience focused on leadership, judgement and resilience.
The session is delivered by cyber security specialists from the Kent & Medway Cyber Cluster, Cognitas Global and GOACO, using the award-winning view360global simulation platform. No technical knowledge is required.
Speakers
- Opening insights from Jason Steer, Director at KMCC & CISO at Recorded Future, 20-year cyber veteran
- Lawrie Day, CEO of Cognitas Global, leading immersive crisis decision-making using the view360global simulation platform
- Luke Ager, Global Director of Cyber Security at Goaco, sharing practical approaches to protecting organisations from modern cyber risks
Why attend
- Experience a realistic cyber incident in a safe, facilitated environment
- Understand the immediate actions leaders must take during a cyber crisis
- Identify gaps in your organisation’s preparedness and decision making
- See how cyber incidents extend beyond IT into business, legal and reputational risk
- Leave with a practical executive checklist to use in your organisation
- Connect with Kent’s cyber and business community
Who should attend
This event is designed for people who would be involved in decisions during a serious cyber incident, including:
- Business Owners
- Company Directors
- IT Leads
- Operations Managers
- Senior Decision makers
- Risk and Compliance Managers
If cyber resilience sits anywhere on your responsibility list, this event is for you.
To keep the experience focused and interactive, attendance is limited. Maximum of 40 participants. Maximum of 2 participants per organisation. Waiting list available once capacity is reached.
Event agenda
- 08:30 Registration & networking
- 09:00 Welcome & opening remarks by KMCC
- 09:15 Shielding your business from modern cyber risks (Goaco)
- 09:45 Live simulated cyberattack exercise
- 12:15 Debrief
- 12:30 How to access free cyber support & resources
- 12:45 Closing & next steps
- 13:00 Networking lunch
Together, we’re building cyber-resilient businesses in Kent.
Cognitas Global delivers immersive crisis management training worldwide. Their view360global platform is used internationally to test decision – making under pressure in realistic, scenario-based environments.Their collaborative approach creates engaging, results-driven learning experiences that help organisations grow with confidence.
Goaco is a global tech consultancy established in 2010, partnering with the public and private sectors to deliver innovative solutions and provide expertise in Digital Transformation, Cyber Security, and Managed Services.