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Cyber Attack Live | Education Cyber Security Event
Experience a Cyber Attack and know how to respond
Cyber threats are a growing challenge for schools, colleges, and educational organisations. Knowing how to respond quickly and effectively can make all the difference.
Join abtec, in partnership with Sophos, for ‘Cyber Attack Live’ an interactive event where we will demonstrate a real cyber attack and how it can be managed, contained, and recovered from.
Book your place - Morning Book your place - AfternoonDate: Tuesday 19th May 2026
Location: Haydock Park Racecourse, Horseshoe Suite
What would you do if your school experienced a cyber attack?
Join abtec in partnership with Sophos for a live cyber attack demonstration, designed for education professionals.
- Experience a real-time cyber attack scenario
- See how abtec responds and supports schools
- Learn how to strengthen your cyber security
- Explore the role of AI and Microsoft in education
- Stay aligned with DfE standards
Morning & afternoon sessions available. The sessions are FREE to attend, but spaces are limited, so we recommend securing your place early.
You can choose to attend one of the following sessions:
Morning & afternoon sessions available. The sessions are FREE to attend, but spaces are limited, so we recommend securing your place early.
Why Attend?
This event is designed to give you practical, real-world insight you can take straight back into your organisation.
By attending, you will:
See how a cyber attack unfolds in real time
Understand how to respond effectively and minimise disruption
Learn how abtec supports schools before, during, and after an incident
Gain practical steps to strengthen your cyber security
Explore how AI and Microsoft technologies are shaping education
Ensure your organisation is aligned with DfE digital and technology standards
Supporting Education Standards
This session supports organisations working towards the Department for Education’s 6 core standards which is a requirement by 2030 and includes the following:
- Broadband
- Wireless Network
- Network Switching
- Digital Leadership
- Filtering and Monitoring
- Cyber Security
Jason Brown – Sophos
A cyber-security veteran of 29 years, Jason has focused on endpoint, gateway, risk & compliance, vulnerability management, and network access control technologies, and worked extensively with customers in UK, Europe, the Middle East & Africa.
Before Sophos, Jason helped grow Lenovo’s fledging software security business and previously has spent most of his career at McAfee, Intel Security and Dro Solomon’s software
Jon Hope – Sophos
Since joining Sophos in 2010, Jon has enjoyed numerous roles from Channel Manager via Firewall specialist to sales engineer.
In his current role, Jon brings his passion for all things cybersecurity to the presentation stage talking about all the wonderful technologies and services that Sophos offer to keep users secure in the modern threat landscape.
Who Should Attend?
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IT leads and network managers
Headteachers and senior leadership teams
School business managers
