Scale-Up Series: From Cyber Hygiene to Cyber Maturity

The University of Manchester invites you to join the next Scale-Up Series event, delivered in partnership with North West Cyber Resilience Centre

This specialist session will explore the challenges scaling SMEs face in embedding cyber security and digital trust into their growth plans, while highlighting the sector’s unique growth barriers and emerging opportunities.

We will examine the support available to SMEs as they scale, fostering collaboration between businesses and academic researchers to accelerate innovation, access specialist expertise, and overcome technical barriers to growth.

Designed for ambitious, growing businesses, the Scale-Up Series provides a powerful blend of peer-to-peer networking and practical, hands-on support. Leaders will have space to discuss and tackle sector-specific challenges and share real-world insights, and identify opportunities to enhance their growth trajectory.

This event is ideal for established businesses with growth ambitions, particularly those looking to embed cyber security into digital growth.

Info: This Digital Trust and Security showcase will highlight how SMEs can embed cyber resilience into digital transformation, AI adoption and innovation-led growth, while strengthening compliance and procurement readiness in an evolving regulatory landscape. The showcase concludes with a practical password security demonstration, revealing how easily weak credentials are compromised and why strong cyber hygiene is critical for scaling businesses.

Info: Rachel Kenyon, Business Engagement Manager, will highlight the support available for scaling businesses, including how you can access resources and expertise at The University of Manchester and mechanisms designed to support business growth.

Info: Niomie Haynes, Commercial Manager, will highlight the cyber security support available via the North West Cyber Resilience Centre.

Info: An opportunity for businesses to give a brief overview of their innovation challenges and connect with academic experts.

Info: An opportunity for academics to give a brief overview of their area of expertise and connect with industry challenges.

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