NWCSC December 2024 Newsletter

As we approach the end of 2024, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all our members and partners. Your support, creativity, and enthusiasm have been invaluable in building a stronger, more connected cyber security community across the North West.

2024 Highlights

?? 14 impactful events: From online sessions to in-person gatherings across the North West, we explored diverse themes and brought the community together.

?? Membership growth: We more than doubled our member base, creating a vibrant and dynamic cyber security network.?

?? Collaborations that matter: Partnering with NWCSC members and UKC3 clusters, we proudly supported and participated in events across the North West and beyond.?

???? Driving national priorities: As a key contributor to the National Cyber Strategy, we worked closely with UKC3 and DSIT to advance cyber resilience.

Looking ahead to next year, we have big plans - and we’d love for you to get involved!?

Got suggestions for what you’d like to see from NWCSC in 2025? Let us know in the NWCSC End of Year Survey!

November Events Recap

CodeNation: X-Change

We partnered with Code Nation for the second event of their X-Change series, held at Barclays Eagle Labs in Liverpool. We showcased the cyber security landscape in the North West, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities within the sector.?

Join their next event at Strawberry Fields Digital Hub in Chorley on December 4th. Register Now!

Data and Machine Learning in the Cyber Domain

We had a brilliant evening at DiSH Manchester, diving into how data and machine learning are transforming cyber security!

Sponsored by CACI Information Intelligence , the event featured:

?? Jonathan Whiteley : Tackling cyber challenges with machine learning.

?? Dougal Houston : Innovations from the LAVA Project.

?? Thu Yein Win, PhD : Securing AI against emerging threats.

A big thanks to our speakers, attendees, and sponsor - and to HM Pasties for the delicious pies! ?????

?? Catch the highlights here: https://nwcsc.org.uk/data-and-machine-learning-in-the-cyber-domain/

Navigating the Defence & Security Landscape for SMEs

For our last event of 2024, we partnered with our sister cluster Midlands Cyber and QinetiQ .

The online session provided practical insights on how SMEs can navigate industry requirements and access new opportunities.

Stay tuned for Part 2 in 2025!

Partnership Opportunities

The NWCSC community is thriving - and 2025 promises even greater opportunities for growth and collaboration!

Partnering with NWCSC enables organisations to connect directly with our dynamic community, gaining unique visibility through our events, communications, and online platforms.

Looking to make an impact in 2025? Get in touch to explore partnership opportunities: [email protected].

Once again, we thank you for all of your support and engagement over 2024, and we can't wait to continue our mission of?uniting and strengthening the North West cyber security landscape in 2025!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The NWCSC Team