• An overview of the current and emerging cyber threats facing the UK public sector
• Strategic Priorities from the Government Cyber Security Strategy

• The role of leadership, training, and a strong security culture in embedding cyber resilience across all levels of government and public service delivery

• Discuss the key findings and conclusions from the January 2025 NAO government cyber resilience report
• Assess the progress made under the Government Cyber Security Strategy
• Explore the recommendations on what departments must do to catch up with the escalating threat, how improved governance, accountability, and investment can safeguard the future

• Insights into innovative technologies and industry solutions supporting government cyber defence and resilience

• Speakers from the previous session will join for an audience Q&A

• Why cyber security must evolve from isolated tools to integrated cyber intelligence
• How Zero Trust and credential monitoring anchor stronger defences
• The importance of board-level cyber governance
• Build resilience, not just defence
• Turning frameworks into actions - operationalising compliance through smart tooling

• Discuss practical steps for upskilling IT teams to meet modern cyber threats without relying solely on recruitment
• Gain insights into how fostering an inclusive, curious, and accountable culture enhances cyber resilience
• Embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into cyber teams in a meaningful, practical way

• Exploring how automation and AI are revolutionising threat detection and response in the public sector

• Speakers from the previous session will join for an audience Q&A

• Developing national standards and career pathways to equip law enforcement professionals with the skills needed for digital investigations and cyber-related threats
• Driving cultural change across policing to embed cyber awareness and integrate digital capabilities into day-to-day operations
• Enhancing collaboration between cyber, digital, and investigative teams to strengthen public safety and safeguarding efforts

• Proven methodology to effectively analyse structured and unstructured threat intelligence in large volumes and collaborate effectively across government agencies
• Effectively operationalising intelligence and information across internal systems at scale
• From email chains to real-time collaboration and sharing. Real-world blueprint for Defend as One with automated, bidirectional threat sharing across departments and organisations.
• Empowering stakeholders with custom, mobile-enabled self-serve threat intelligence
• Lessons learned from deploying a fully branded, mobile-ready intelligence platform in just 4 months

• Embedding security across teams, systems, and processes to protect public trust in digital healthcare regulation
• Addressing the cyber challenges posed by innovative technologies while ensuring regulatory integrity and patient safety
• Strengthening resilience through shared intelligence, coordinated response frameworks, and proactive engagement with tech partners

• Speakers from the previous session will join for an audience Q&A

• Gain insights from regional operations and incident response cases
• Find out how public sector organisations can build resilience and reduce risk
• Understand the importance of educating and empowering staff to recognise and respond to cyber threats effectively
• Questions and answers

• Explore how regional cyber ecosystems are playing a pivotal role in strengthening public sector cyber resilience
• Highlight the importance of place-based approaches to tackling evolving cyber threats
• Discuss how regional collaboration can help bridge capability gaps, support economic growth, and create a more secure digital environment for public services and citizens
• Questions and answers

*programme subject to change without notice