This week our MD Greg Kelly presented a talk about Local Intelligence at the British Energy Coast Data Security Conference, held at Workington.

The conference was to give guidance to businesses in all sectors how to protect themselves against attacks, especially ones from cyber space. As well as to help companies in the nuclear supply chain meet requirements for security information; and stay in the supply chain.

The event follows on from a recent survey by the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills(BIS) which found that the number of information security breaches affecting UK businesses continues to rise. Small businesses are most at risk, with 87 per cent reporting a security breach in the last year and the average cost of the worst types of breaches standing at £35,000 to £65,000. The survey concluded that companies are struggling to keep up with security threats and are finding it hard to take the right actions.

David Jones, Head of Projects, Energy & Business Support at BEC, said: "With the number of information security breaches on the rise and the cost to business growing too, the need was clear to stage an event that could help companies tackle this very serious issue. BEC is proud to support this event as part of its comprehensive business support service and I would encourage businesses to attend that have a requirement to keep information secure."

Greg's presentation was about the importance of Local Intelligence and how it's better to have a wide net of information to keep ahead of any local potential threats to your business.

You can download a copy of Greg's presentation here: CYBER SECURITY – LOCAL INTELL (1)

If you were one of the attendees we hope you had as an informative day as we did, and if not this is definitely a conference to look out for next year.