Join this exclusive, invite-only workshop designed to help Local Government IT and Cybersecurity Leaders in Greater Manchester and the North West enhance organisational resilience against cyber threats.
What you will gain
This exclusive event is open specifically for senior IT professionals and cybersecurity leaders within UK local governments. You’ll gain:
✔ Budget-friendly approaches to SIEM tools
✔ Practical steps to strengthen CAF compliance & resilience
✔ Real-world insights from councils at different cybersecurity
Workshop agenda
Hosted by CloudGuard in partnership with Microsoft, this discussion-driven session will run as follows.
10:30-10:45
Introduction and welcome from CloudGuard.
10:45-11:30
Key cyber lessons and analysis from 2024 for local councils, as well as 2025 trends on identity compromise, ransomware, cryptography and AI-related attacks.
11:30-12:15
Microsoft threat landscape update for local government.
12:15-12:45
Coffee, lunch break, networking and questions + breakout sessions.
12:45-13:15
Practical guidance on choosing a SIEM solution, migrating to Microsoft Sentinel and accessing assessment services for local government.
13:15-13:45
Improving organisational resilience CAF for local governement – focusing on alignment, security monitoring, automated recovery, tabletop exercises and preparedness.
13:45-14:00
Questions and close.
Who should attend?
If you work in UK local government and are looking for guidance on improving your organisational resilience to cyber threats, this in-person workshop is designed for you.
- Senior IT professionals: Responsible for IT strategy, systems and security
- Cybersecurity leaders: Focused on threat detection, response and compliance
- Budget-conscious teams: Managing tight resources while aiming for robust security
- Decision-makers in local gov: Overseeing technology investments and risk management
