Lancaster University hosts two-day cyber security conference

Lancaster University hosted a two-day conference bringing together top cyber security experts with Lancashire entrepreneurs and start-ups making their start in the industry.

The Cyber Runway event, which was backed by the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, featured various industry experts including Holly Grace Williams, the founder and technical lead of Blackpool-based cyber security testing company Akimbo Core.

The conference was designed to help cyber security companies from the region in the early stages of the business lifecycle, offering insight and knowledge sharing from leading cyber subject matter experts.

The event was also the first to take place at DiSHmcr, the 11,000 sq ft collaborative working space in Manchester, home to GCHQ and its National Cyber Security Centre.

Jon Lomas, cyber security partnership development manager from Lancaster University, said: "Our region's digital ambition is second to none, which is evident due to the highest calibre of cyber security professionals we have gathered to share their expert insights.

“The North West has a proud history of being at the forefront of industry, dating back to the Industrial Revolution, and now we are proud to be leading the cyber security revolution.”