Cyber Attack Live: Bringing Cyber Security to life for Education

On Tuesday 19th May, we welcomed education professionals from across the sector to Haydock Park Racecourse for our first Cyber Attack Live event, delivered in partnership with Sophos. The event was designed to give schools, colleges, and educational organisations practical insight into the realities of cyber security and the importance of being prepared for potential cyber incidents.

The day began with an introduction from Ben Lawes, Business Development Manager at abtec, who welcomed delegates and provided an overview of abtec Managed IT and how we support organisations with reliable, secure technology solutions. Ben then introduced our guest speakers from Sophos, Jason Brown and Jon Hope, who led the live cyber attack session throughout the day.

Rather than simply discussing cyber threats in theory, Jason and Jon delivered a live scenario demonstrating how a cyber attack can unfold in real time and the potential impact it can have on an organisation.

The session explored:

How cyber attacks happen
The speed at which threats can escalate
The importance of monitoring and rapid response
How the right support and security measures can minimise disruption

The live demonstration gave delegates a real insight into the realities organisations face and highlighted the importance of planning, preparation, and having trusted IT and cyber security support in place.

Technology, AI and the future of Education

Alongside the cyber security simulation, the event also explored the evolving role of technology within education, including discussions around Microsoft technologies and AI. As technology continues to evolve, schools and colleges are facing increasing pressure to balance innovation with security, making conversations like these more important than ever.

Supporting Education with reliable IT

At abtec, we understand the challenges educational organisations face and the importance of IT that supports teaching and learning without disruption.

Events like Cyber Attack Live are part of our ongoing commitment to supporting schools and colleges and we’d like to thank everyone who attended the event, along with our partners at Sophos, for making the day such a success.

It was fantastic to see so many valuable conversations taking place around cyber security and the future of technology within education. We’re already looking forward to future Cyber Attack Live events and continuing to support organisations with practical, real-world guidance and support.

If you’d like to learn more about how abtec can support your organisation, please get in touch.

info@abtec.net

01942 209060

www.abtec.net

Cyber Attack Live: Bringing Cyber Security to life for Education

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