About this Event
Why This Event Matters
Cybersecurity has become one of the most significant strategic issues facing modern organisations. PwC’s 2025 Global Digital Trust Insights reports that the average cost of a cybersecurity breach now stands at $3.3 million, yet only 2% of organisations have implemented enterprise‑wide cyber resilience measures. At the same time, Gartner’s 2025 research shows that nearly three‑quarters of CEOs now view cybersecurity not as a defensive cost, but as a driver of business growth.
This shift in executive mindset is particularly visible within the maritime sector. Regulatory initiatives from the IMO and US Coast Guard, alongside findings from DNV’s Maritime Cyber Priority 2024/2025 report, highlight year‑on‑year increases in cyber‑attacks and the urgent need for stronger, sector‑wide resilience.
A Rapidly Evolving Threat Landscape
AI‑enabled attacks, increasingly sophisticated threat actors, and the longer‑term implications of quantum computing are reshaping the cyber risk environment at pace. In response, the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is working with specialist consultancies to strengthen C‑suite awareness and accountability.
A recent Ministerial letter to UK CEOs underscored the severity of the challenge:
“Hostile cyber activity in the UK is growing more intense, frequent and sophisticated… There is a direct and active threat to our economic and national security which requires an urgent collective response.”
Leaders were urged to take immediate steps to protect their organisations — and the wider UK economy — from escalating cyber threats.
About the Event
In direct response to this call for action, Maritime Solent, in partnership with AWC and Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD), is convening a high‑level briefing for CEOs, board members, and senior leaders across the maritime sector.
This executive event will explore:
- Current and emerging cyber threats affecting maritime operations
- Business and sector‑wide impacts of cyber incidents
- Regulatory expectations and the evolving global landscape
- Practical steps leaders must take to build and sustain cyber resilience
- How cybersecurity can act as an enabler of growth, innovation, and competitiveness
The programme includes specialist guest speakers and an executive‑level awareness exercise, providing a safe, strategic environment for leaders to understand the decisions, investments, and governance approaches required at board level.
Who Should Attend
- CEOs and Managing Directors
- Board Members and Non‑Executive Directors
- Senior Leaders with responsibility for risk, operations, digital transformation, or security
- Maritime cluster organisations and strategic partners
Why Attend
This session will equip maritime leaders with the insight and confidence needed to:
- Strengthen organisational resilience
- Meet rising regulatory expectations
- Protect critical operations and supply chains
- Position cybersecurity as a strategic enabler of growth
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP, 39-49 Commercial Road, Southampton, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
