Workshop event

Getting ready for CAF for local government in 2025

More councils are set to embrace MHCLG’s Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) for local government in 2025. This event will provide the guidance and support you need to get ready for self assessment.

16 January 2025

10:30am – 2:00pm GMT

Holiday Inn Derby – Riverlights, Derby, DE1 2AY

Free

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:

Clear CAF solutions for 2025

This event will help you break down CAF’s objectives into manageable, actionable steps. Discover how to address risk management, threat detection and incident response without increasing your team’s workload or introducing unnecessary complexity.

Compliance without complexity

Your Microsoft tools are more powerful than you might realise. Learn how you can take advantage of their full potential for LG CAF assessments, streamlining compliance tasks, automating reporting processes and generating audit-ready evidence.

Building more resilient cybersecurity

CAF is just the beginning of a more regulated cybersecurity landscape. Gain insights into how Microsoft’s AI-driven tools can help you stay ahead of future frameworks, secure critical systems and build long-term resilience in the face of evolving threats in a cost-effective way.

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

Key themes on the agenda

Breaking down the CAF objectives

Understand CAF’s four self assessment objectives and how to align them with your council’s cybersecurity strategy.

Maximising Microsoft Sentinel for CAF

Learn how to use Sentinel to simplify compliance, enhance threat detection and optimise incident response.

Automating compliance tasks

Discover how AI-powered automation can reduce manual workloads, streamline reporting and generate audit-ready evidence.

Cost-effective cybersecurity strategies

Explore ways to optimise your existing Microsoft licences to meet CAF requirements without stretching your budget.

Future-proofing local gov cybersecurity

Gain insights into building long-term resilience to emerging threats and evolving regulatory demands with Microsoft tools.

Who should attend?

If you work in UK local government and are looking for guidance for your CAF for local government assessment, this event 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

Date, time and location

16 January 2025

10:30am – 2:00pm GMT

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

Holiday Inn Derby – Riverlights

Morledge, Derby, DE1 2AY

Why attend?

  • Learn cost-effective strategies to strengthen your security posture and meet CAF’s assessment objectives without overspending
  • See how automating risk management, reporting and monitoring tasks helps your team focus on achieving strategic CAF goals
  • Talk with other IT leaders facing similar challenges in local government
  • A completely free event with a buffet lunch included
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Reserve your free spot today

Seats are filling up fast. Don’t miss this chance to get ready for your CAF for local government assessment in 2025. Complete the form to secure your spot at this free, in-person event.

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.