Join East Midlands Cyber Resilience Accelerator
Build alongside fellow businesses already upskilling their teams and embedding cyber security policies.
CyberGrowth
East Midlands Cyber Resilience Accelerator
Work alongside other regional small businesses in a series of hands-on workshops providing expert support to strengthen your existing systems.
10 East Midlands businesses will be helped to:
- Complete cyber security skills plans
- Strengthen existing organisational security
- Understand the potential of further tools
- Apply our Skills Ecosystem Toolkit
Accelerator Programme at a Glance
Direct consultancy
- 100 funded hours of academic support - an expert paired with your own business - focus on addressing unique cyber challenges
Knowledge transfer
- Practical application of expert research - Tailored advice about next steps - Development of innovative cyber solutions
Enterprise-grade growth
- Tailored, confidential collaborations - Aligned with NCSC frameworks - Signposting to further funding opportunities
FAQs
Why is cyber security important for my business?
Cyber security protects a business’s digital information, systems, and operations. It safeguards against threats such as hacking, fraud, and data loss. This preserves reputation, customer trust, and business continuity.
Is my business at risk from cyber attacks?
Any business using computers, email, or digital tools faces some level of cyber risk. The most common vulnerabilities are weak passwords, outdated software, and inadequate staff awareness. The Accelerator will help you identify weaknesses in your business.
What steps should I take to protect my business?
Implementing strong passwords, regular data backups, software updates, staff training, and basic cyber hygiene (like not clicking suspicious links) are essential first steps. The Accelerator will help you build the skills to train out best practice.
What should I do if my business suffers a cyber incident?
Act quickly by isolating affected systems, notifying relevant authorities or your IT provider, informing stakeholders as needed, and following your incident response plan. The Accelerator will help you refine your cyber incident response policy to match current threats.
Is cyber security expensive to implement?
Most foundational measures are affordable – and many are free. Investing in basic protections usually costs far less than the potential damage value of a cyber attack. The Accelerator will help you write a cyber skills strategy tailored to your business.
When and where does the Incubator take place?
Four in-person workshops will be held at De Montfort University, Leicester, beginning in October 2025.
Register for tickets
From fully funded workshops to our flagship East Midlands Cyber Summit, registering for CyberGrowth is your first step towards safeguarding the digital security of your East Midlands small business.