Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Time: 9:15 AM - 3 PM
Stephenson Building
Newcastle upon Tyne
England
Stop, stop and protect against cyber attacks
Marks & Spencer and Jaguar Land Rover both hit the headlines last year following major cyber attacks that cost each company millions of pounds and an untold amount in reputational damage.
Made Smarter - the finance and support programme that helps North East manufacturers adopt new digital technology - has joined forces with Sunderland Software City and Punk Security to deliver a free fringe event at this year’s TechNExt exploring cyber security and how you can protect your business from similar attacks.
Cyber Resilience Hackathon - Tuesday 16 June, 09:15-15:00
Open to businesses from any sector, you’re invited to join us at Newcastle University's Stephenson Building on Tuesday 16 June as cyber resilience specialists Punk Security walk us through a real-life cyber attack. They’ll share:
- examples of incidents that have affected businesses in our area
- highlight practical steps you can take to better protect yourself.
You’ll come away with knowledge and skills to keep your business safe online and and across your digital networks.
Cyber security expert (and hacker), Simon Gurney MSc - CTO and founder Punk Security - has a wealth of experience and is specialised in integrating security at all levels from the ground up.
Simon is a seasoned speaker who has presented at some of the most well-known and respected cyber conferences globally. His career spans military service in the Royal Air Force, public and private sector organisations in infrastructure, security and DevSecOps positions.
If you’re a business owner or responsible for IT in our organisation, this event is for you.