About this Event
About this event
Bournemouth University is hosting an industry-focused event exploring cyber resilience as a leadership, organisational, and people-centred challenge for SMEs.
Cyber risk is no longer confined to technical teams. For small and medium-sized organisations, cyber incidents affect decision-making, business continuity, staff confidence, and organisational trust.
This MBA-led session brings together business and cybersecurity perspectives, focusing on how leaders and managers can prepare their organisations to respond more effectively when incidents occur. The emphasis is on practical understanding rather than technical detail.
The session includes a live Cyber First Aid (CFA) taster, offering participants hands-on experience of a structured, non-technical approach to cyber incident response.
The event concludes with informal networking, providing space to connect with peers, alumni, academics, and practitioners from across the region.
What you will gain
- A clearer understanding of cyber resilience as a leadership and governance issue
- Insight into how organisational behaviour and pressure influence incident response
- Experience of a live Cyber First Aid taster focused on realistic SME scenarios
- Awareness of regional initiatives such as Cyber Local, delivered in partnership with Bournemouth University
- Practical reflections you can apply within your organisation or client work
No technical background is required.
Who should attend?
- SME leaders, owners, and directors
- Managers responsible for people, operations, or organisational risk
- Bournemouth University MBA participants and alumni
- Professionals advising or working with SMEs
Agenda (indicative)
- Welcome and context setting
- Cyber resilience as a leadership and business challenge
- Live Cyber First Aid taster session
- Reflections and discussion
- Networking with refreshments
Event details
Date: Friday 6 February 2026
Time: 16:30–18:30
Location: Talbot Campus, Bournemouth University
Parking: Free on-site parking available after 16:00, please note parking before this time will require payment.
About Cyber First Aid
Cyber First Aid is a research-led approach to cyber resilience that integrates practical incident response with psychological readiness. Developed through Bournemouth University research and delivered by Cyber Innovations Ltd, CFA supports non-technical teams to respond effectively during cyber incidents, particularly in SME environments.
For any enquiries please contact us by email at [email protected].
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow, Poole, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
