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Lunch & Learn:
Cyber Resilience for Councils

Join this exclusive, invite-only workshop designed to help Local Government IT and Cybersecurity Leaders in Greater Manchester and the North West enhance organisational resilience against cyber threats.

Wednesday 14 May 2025

10:30am – 2:00pm GMT

Holiday Inn – Manchester City Centre

Free

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Workshop agenda

Hosted by CloudGuard in partnership with Microsoft, this discussion-driven session will run as follows.

10:30-10:45

Introduction and welcome from CloudGuard.

10:45-11:30

Key cyber lessons and analysis from 2024 for local councils, as well as 2025 trends on identity compromise, ransomware, cryptography and AI-related attacks.

11:30-12:15

Microsoft threat landscape update for local government.

12:15-12:45

Coffee, lunch break, networking and questions + breakout sessions.

12:45-13:15

Practical guidance on choosing a SIEM solution, migrating to Microsoft Sentinel and accessing assessment services for local government.

13:15-13:45

Improving organisational resilience CAF for local governement – focusing on alignment, security monitoring, automated recovery, tabletop exercises and preparedness.

13:45-14:00

Questions and close.

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Achieving CAF self assessment goals in 2025

It’s no secret that cybersecurity time and budget resources are tight in local government. The new focus on the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) for local government means IT teams must do more with less.

Join CloudGuard and Microsoft for this in-person event exclusively for local government organisations. Here, you will discover how to assess your council against CAF’s four objectives by using the tools you already know and trust.

Learn how to identify and manage cybersecurity risks, protect your critical services, detect and respond to threats efficiently and minimise the impact of incidents. All while optimising costs and streamlining your compliance efforts.

Register for your free spot now and take the next step toward smarter, more resilient cybersecurity.

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What you will gain

This exclusive event is open specifically for senior IT professionals and cybersecurity leaders within UK local governments. You’ll gain:

Understand cyber trends and threats

Learn about the key findings of our 2024 cybersecurity analysis, as well as emerging threats for 2025. This will help your council stay ahead of evolving risks and build a more proactive and effective cybersecurity strategy.

Choose and optimise security tools

Get expert guidance on selecting the right SIEM solution, migrating to Microsoft Sentinel and making the most of Microsoft security tools to enhance your council’s cyber resilience and threat detection capabilities.

Build more resilient cybersecurity

Gain practical insights on how to align with the CAF for local governement, with a focus on organisational resilience, automated recovery and tabletop exercises to strengthen your council’s cyber preparedness.

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Meet the speakers

matt lovell, cloudguard ceo and co-founder

Matt Lovell

CEO and co-founder
CloudGuard

chris wyatt, security specialist at microsoft

Chris Wyatt

Security Specialist
Microsoft

nicky rose, microsoft alliances leader at cloudguard

Nicky Rose

Microsoft Alliances Leader
CloudGuard

Who should attend?

If you work in UK local government and are looking for guidance on improving your organisational resilience to cyber threats, this in-person workshop is designed for you.

  • Senior IT professionals: Responsible for IT strategy, systems and security
  • Cybersecurity leaders: Focused on threat detection, response and compliance
  • Budget-conscious teams: Managing tight resources while aiming for robust security
  • Decision-makers in local gov: Overseeing technology investments and risk management
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Date, time and location

Wednesday 14 May 2025

10:30am – 2:00pm GMT

(Arrival from 10am. Optional post-event networking)

Holiday Inn – Manchester City Centre, M1 3AE

Why attend this cyber resilience workshop?

  • Gain practical guidance on aligning with CAF for local government, focusing on organisational resilience, automated recovery and preparedness.
  • Get expert advice on choosing the right SIEM solution, migrating to Microsoft Sentinel and optimising security tools.
  • Stay ahead of evolving cyber threats with key lessons from 2024 and trends shaping 2025.
  • Connect with fellow IT and cybersecurity leaders in local government in a collaborative, small-group setting.
  • Enjoy a free, expert-led session with a complimentary buffet lunch.
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Reserve your free spot today

Seats are filling up fast. Don’t miss this chance to improve your council’s organisational resilience in 2025. Complete the form to secure your spot at this free, in-person workshop.

You will receive a confirmation email to say we’ve received your request. If approved, we’ll then send you an email with details on how to find the venue and anything else you need to know on the day.

Local government registrations only. All others will be declined.