Cyber Essentials: Are You Ready, or At Risk?

Following the fantastic response to our Cyber Essentials event at AFC Fylde in June, we’re bringing it back in October with updated content, practical guidance and sector-specific sessions.

🕘 Choose the session that’s right for your sector 

Morning session: 9:00am–12:15pm
Suitable for:

🏥 Healthcare recruitment
🦷 Private healthcare practices, including dentistry
🏭 Healthcare manufacturers
🐾 Veterinary businesses

Afternoon session: 2:00pm–5:15pm
Suitable for:

📊 Accountancy firms
⚖️ Law firms
💷 Finance businesses
🏠 Independent estate agencies
👥 Who should attend?

This interactive event is designed for business owners, directors, practice managers, compliance leads and other key decision-makers.

To attend, your organisation should:

Operate within one of the listed sectors
Have a minimum of five employees
Whether your business is already Cyber Essentials certified, preparing to apply for certification or simply looking to strengthen its cyber resilience, this session will provide practical guidance that you can put into action immediately.

You’ll discover why Cyber Essentials has become an essential business standard—not simply another accreditation.

💡 What you’ll learn
🔎 Why Cyber Essentials has never been more important in today’s cyber-threat landscape
🛡️ What Cyber Essentials actually is, explained in plain English without technical jargon
❌ The most common reasons organisations fail their Cyber Essentials assessment and how to avoid them
✅ How to achieve certification, including the latest changes introduced in April 2026
🔧 Practical steps to improve your cyber security and protect your organisation
Every attendee will also receive a Cyber Essentials Readiness Checklist, featuring 10 practical next steps to support their certification journey.

🎤 Guest speaker
We’re delighted to welcome John Isles from Rowland & Hames Chartered Insurance Brokers.

John will explain why Cyber Essentials is increasingly becoming a requirement for businesses. Drawing on real-life insurance claims and cyber incidents, he’ll demonstrate the potential financial and operational impact of a cyber attack and explain why preparation is so important.

☕ Refreshments included
🥓 Morning session: Bacon butties and refreshments

🍓 Afternoon session: Freshly baked British scones with jam and cream, plus refreshments

🎟️ Book your place
Spaces are limited, so early booking is strongly recommended.