Leicester-based Goldline Consultancy has been announced as a sponsor of the East Midlands Cyber Summit 2027, supporting the East Midlands Cyber Security Cluster’s work to strengthen cyber resilience across the region.

What is Goldline Consultancy?

Goldline Consultancy is a Leicester-based cyber security and compliance consultancy founded by Alfred Obeng. It helps SMEs, AI start-ups and defence suppliers across the UK work towards the security credentials their customers require.

Its services include support with Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, the ISO 42001 standard for AI management, and SOC 2 readiness.

Goldline’s approach centres on making cyber security accessible to businesses without their own security teams. It explains requirements in plain English, publishes fixed prices and develops controls that small teams can continue to maintain after the consultancy’s involvement ends.

What experience does Goldline founder Alfred Obeng bring?

Alfred has spent around 15 years running security programmes across UK defence, government and regulated industries.

He holds the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) credential and is a Lead Implementer and Lead Auditor for both ISO 27001 and ISO 42001.

Why is Goldline sponsoring the East Midlands Cyber Summit 2027?

Goldline is supporting the Summit to help businesses in its home region improve their security and meet what their customers ask of them.

Alfred Obeng, Founder and Director of Goldline Consultancy, said: “We’re based in the East Midlands, and we want businesses here to be secure, with their people, data and systems protected against ransomware, phishing and the other attacks that hit smaller firms. That shouldn’t be complicated. Done well, security also opens doors, because the right certification often wins the enterprise contract. The East Midlands Cyber Security Cluster is spearheading great work in the region, and Goldline is delighted to support it.”

How does the East Midlands Cyber Summit support regional cyber resilience?

The East Midlands Cyber Summit is the flagship convening event of the East Midlands Cyber Security Cluster (EMCSC). It brings together perspectives from business, education, the cyber sector and public-sector organisations.

The summit reflects EMCSC’s wider role in connecting regional expertise and helping organisations take practical, proportionate steps towards stronger cyber resilience.

Dr Ismini Vasileiou, Founder and Director of EMCSC, said: “Smaller businesses need cyber security advice they can understand and put into practice. For organisations without a dedicated security team, knowing where to find appropriate support is an important starting point.

“We welcome Goldline Consultancy’s support for the East Midlands Cyber Summit 2027. Its focus on making cyber security accessible is closely aligned with our ambition to help more businesses engage with cyber resilience. The summit provides an opportunity to build those connections and share knowledge that organisations can apply in their everyday work.”

Goldline’s sponsorship supports that regional exchange, helping connect businesses with the knowledge and relationships they need to make informed decisions about digital security.

How can organisations book tickets or sponsor the Summit?

The 2027 event, organised by EMCSC and De Montfort University, follows a sold-out inaugural Summit and will continue to help organisations move from awareness of cyber risk towards realistic action within their own operations.

Topics will include business continuity, leadership responsibility, workforce skills, supply-chain security and incident preparedness.

Tickets for the East Midlands Cyber Summit 2027 can be reserved at https://bit.ly/EMCyberSummit27.

Partner and support-level sponsorship packages are still available for organisations seeking to support the event and engage with the region’s business and cyber security community.

View the sponsorship pack at https://bit.ly/EMCSCsummit27.