In a world of cyber attacks, cybercrime and data breaches, having an understanding of cyber security has become essential to minimise damage and protect your brand and reputation. 

The threat of cybercrime to businesses is rising fast. According to one estimate, by McAfee, the damages associated with cybercrime now stands at over $400 billion, up from $250 billion two years ago, with the costs incurred by UK business also running in the billions.

• How can you reduce the risk of your company suffering a cyber attack or data breach?

• What would you do if your company experiences a data breach?

• What would you do if your company came under attack by Ransomware?

Our afternoon will cover this and looks to answer your Cyber Security questions in a way that is both educational and entertaining:

Paul Figini, founder of London Management Consulting and former IT Director at UBS Bank, will talk us through all you need to know about Cyber Security in your business and how to mitigate risks. Paul's non-technical talk will be fun and engaging: 

• An audience participation War Game, as "your company" comes under attack

• An interactive session "How to be a Hacker", in which one member of the audience will learn how to attack another's company.

• An explanation of three big non-IT Cyber Security risks facing UK companies, and how to deal with those risks.

There will be plenty of time for questions during the event and general networking after the event as we will stay on for drinks afterwards. 

Head to the our host Saffery Champness' offices in Queen Victoria Street and learn more about Cyber Security and how to keep your business safe from the costly impact of attack. 

This is a great opportunity to network with likeminded professionals in similar roles to yourself whilst keeping up to date on recent issues in the market. 

This is event is free, but please sign up to get your ticket so we can add you to the guest list. 

Paul Figini 

Paul was a PwC consultant and then an IT director at UBS Bank, before founding London Management Consulting (LMC) in 2013. He is an expert and leader in data protection, cyber security, operational risk and third-party risk. 

With LMC, Paul has delivered information security and data protection solutions to global clients such as Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse and Reed Elsevier. He has also led LMC in providing solutions to more than 120 recruitment companies in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands. 

Paul’s expertise has been shared in articles for publications and websites across Europe, and as a keynote speaker, including at Kingston Technology’s 2017 EMEA Sales Conference. 

In 2016, Paul was elected to the Information Security Committee of the British Computer Society. 

Paul is married with two teenage children, and has been elected to the board of governors of two London schools. He is enthusiastic about all areas of technology, especially anything involving cars or music.