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Cybersecurity experts to host interactive business brunch in Ipswich

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Local businesses can learn how to strengthen their human firewall against cyber threats at an upcoming interactive event in Ipswich.

The Business Brunch, hosted by Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, will feature live phishing simulations and practical strategies for empowering employees.

The big picture: On October 24th, cybersecurity experts from Spear Shield and Egress will lead an interactive session on protecting organisations from human-activated cyber risks.

Why it matters: Employees play a vital role in defending against cyber threats but can also inadvertently open the door to attacks through everyday actions.

Key details:

  • Date: Thursday 24 October 2024, 10:30am-12:30pm

  • Venue: Venue16, 312 Tuddenham Rd, Ipswich IP4 3QJ

  • Cost: £25.00+VAT for members, £40.00+VAT for non-members

What to expect:

  • Live spear phishing simulation allowing attendees to see how cybercriminals operate

  • Insights on human-activated cyber risks and their potential business impact

  • Practical strategies for educating staff to identify and respond to phishing attempts

  • Guidance on creating a culture of security awareness

Who's speaking:

  • Max Harper, CEO & Co-Founder at Spear Shield Ltd

  • Josh Broadbent, CTO at Spear Shield Ltd

  • James Sheldrake, Head of Innovation at Egress, a KnowBe4 company

The bottom line: This event offers local business owners actionable tips to strengthen their human firewall against evolving cyber threats.

How to attend: Spaces are limited. Businesses can find more information and book their places on the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce website.

Council set to award up to £5.3m to undisclosed town centre regeneration projects

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Ipswich Borough Council's Executive is set to approve grants worth up to £5.3m to revitalise empty spaces in the town centre.

The big picture: An independent expert panel has selected five projects to receive funding from the Town Centre Regeneration Fund, part of the Ipswich Town Deal.

  • The chosen projects will initially receive small development grants to test feasibility and costs.

  • After this stage, the panel will consider awarding larger grants for project delivery.

  • The selected projects have still not been disclosed to the public.

  • £5m remains in the fund for the council to bring other key buildings back into use.

A photo of The Botanist, a bar in Ipswich
The Botanist was one project funded by the Towns Deal fundOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

What they're saying:

Councillor Neil MacDonald, Ipswich Borough Council Leader, said: "There are some very exciting projects being recommended by the expert panel and I look forward to being able to reveal them when further checks have been made on their viability."

David Ralph, the Town Deal and Ipswich Vision Board Chair, added: "There were 21 applications to the Regeneration Fund and the best five have been selected by the expert panel. I look forward to the projects coming to fruition and helping Ipswich to thrive."

Why it matters: The Towns Fund programme aims to significantly improve the Ipswich town centre, building on previous projects such as The Botanist, Suffolk New College, and the University.

What's next: The Executive will meet on Tuesday 10 September 2024 at 6pm to discuss the grants.

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