Cyber security masterclass

Last year, 50% of UK businesses and charities reported a cyber security breach. Two-thirds of these attacks were against mid-sized businesses.

The bad guys are becoming more sophisticated, and too many SMEs lack basic security hygiene. The consequences of a breach can be devastating for a business’s reputation, compliance, and financial stability.

What are the specific responsibilities of business leaders? And what straightforward, affordable steps can they take to create a culture of security within their businesses?

This one-hour live masterclass, designed specifically for CEOs and CFOs will answer these questions – and anything else you’d like to know about safety and security for mid-sized businesses.

What you will gain:
➤ A clear understanding of today’s most pressing cyber risks for mid-sized businesses.
➤ Practical steps CEOs and CFOs must take to strengthen resilience.
➤ Insights on balancing security investment with business priorities.
➤ Real-world lessons from senior technology leaders who have helped hundreds of organisations.

Why attend?
This is not a technical deep dive. It is a focused, strategic session to help business leaders cut through complexity and take control of their organisation’s cyber security.

Speakers

Graeme Freeman

CEO Freeman Clarke | Moderator
Graeme co-founded Freeman Clarke in 2012. Previously, he ran IT services businesses, built commercial software products, and was a corporate CIO and non-executive director. He develops and leads our strategic partnerships, and he is an expert on the IT and security needs of mid-sized businesses.

Gerry Lawrence

Expert technology leader | Speaker

Gerry leads Freeman Clarke’s South East team of experienced CIOs and CTOs. He helps organisations in sectors from manufacturing to professional services deliver IT strategies, cyber security, digital transformation, and bespoke software that drive business growth.

Don Naisby

Digital strategy and innovation leader | Speaker

Don is a CISSP-accredited IT leader with over 20 years’ experience working with global brands such as Barclays, Merrill Lynch, and S&P Global. He specialises in cyber risk, business continuity, and large-scale transformation, helping organisations align technology with strategy and build resilience for future growth.

Chris White

Cyber security expert | Speaker

Chris is an experienced CIO who joined Freeman Clarke in 2022 after senior IT roles in financial services and global law firms including Ashurst, Kennedys, Clyde & Co and HFW. Chris specialises in business transformation, building high-performing global IT teams, and developing strategies that optimise investment and deliver value through innovation.

Shannon Roy

Board-level technology Leader | Speaker

Shannon is an experienced CIO/CTO who has led technology and commercial roles in sectors from retail and IoT to pharma and entertainment. With a track record of guiding tech teams since 1989, he specialises in solving complex challenges, driving cultural as well as technical change, and finding innovative new uses for existing systems to create business growth.

David Stanton

Expert CIO/CTO/CISO | Speaker

David has 25 years of experience in IT services, having built and sold two IT support companies before joining Freeman Clarke. He works with mid-sized organisations across sectors including biotech, insurance, and professional services, helping them use technology to solve business challenges and create value.

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