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Cybersecurity: The Cost Of Complacency

  • November 26, 2026
  • 10:00 am - 14:00 pm
  • Microsoft Manchester
Cybersecurity | Manchester | 26 November
About the event

Cyber threats don’t wait around – and neither should you.

Too many businesses only take security seriously after something’s gone wrong. The truth? Complacency costs far more than protection ever will – from financial loss to reputational damage and operational disruption.

This session gives business leaders the clarity to act before it’s too late. No scaremongering – just practical insight into where the real risks lie, what complacency actually costs, and how to build protection that fits your business.

Who’s presenting?
Paul Kiveal
Chief Strategy Officer
Sam Gordon
Cloud Solution Consultant

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What We’ll Cover

In this session, we’ll explore how the cyber threat landscape is evolving and what that really means for leaders making strategic and financial decisions. You’ll hear real stories from businesses that paid the price for complacency – and the practical lessons every decision-maker should take from them.

We’ll break down simple, effective ways to strengthen your defences, reduce the risk of costly downtime or data loss, and navigate compliance without getting bogged down in complexity. You’ll also see how to clearly demonstrate the value of cybersecurity to your board, customers and insurers – turning it from a cost into a genuine business advantage.

We’ll also show how SMEs can now access intelligent, enterprise-grade security that was once out of reach, and leave you with clear, actionable insights to help you make confident decisions that protect your growth, reputation and resilience.

🗓️ Agenda

10:00 – 10:15 | Welcome & Introduction
Meet the String team, settle in, and set the scene for a practical session focused on protecting your business from today’s evolving cyber threats.

10:15 – 10:50 | The Modern Threat Landscape
Explore real-world examples from UK businesses and understand the risks: from phishing to AI-driven attacks. Learn what lasting resilience looks like in practice.

10:50 – 11:30 | Practical Steps to Strengthen Your Security
Hands-on guidance on simple, effective measures to reduce risk, improve response times, and outsmart modern attackers.

11:30 – 11:45 | Morning Refreshments & Networking

11:45 – 12:30 | Advanced Protection for SMEs
See how small and medium businesses can now access intelligent, enterprise-grade protection – without the enterprise price tag or complexity.

12:30 – 13:45 | Compliance, Regulation & Proving Value
Understand what compliance really means, how to stay ahead, and how to demonstrate cybersecurity’s business value to your board, customers, and insurers.

13:45 – 14:00 | Live Q&A & Key Takeaways
Your questions answered by String’s experts, leaving you with clear, actionable steps to strengthen your business security immediately.

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