Security Conference

Resilience for sustainable growth
From technical specialists to senior leaders, Security Conference brings together IT professionals from across higher and further education, research and the public sector. Gain actionable insights, connect with peers and explore real-world solutions to strengthen your resilience, drive sustainable progress and shape a secure digital future. Find out why you should attend Security Conference.

Protecting the future of education and research
In the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape, cyber resilience is a catalyst for long-term success that empowers growth, innovation, and trust. This year’s event explores how to align cyber security with your strategic goals, nurture security-aware teams, strengthen your resilient operations and focus on the future of emerging technologies and sector-wide collaboration. Explore the event to discover this year's exciting opportunities.

Cyber resilience is the foundation for growth
- Secure strategy: Align your strategy with institutional goals, compliance, and financial sustainability
- Empowered people: Tackle the ongoing skills gap and foster an inclusive culture
- Resilient operations: Strengthen your resilience through assurance, response and recovery tools
- Future focused: Explore the future of cyber security and collaboration across the sector
What's in store for 2025
Bella Abrams, our group chief technology officer, tells us about plans for Security Conference 2025.
Meet our speakers for 2025

Major-General Jonathan Shaw
First head of cyber security, British Army

Chris Manton
Executive director of IT and transformation, Loughborough College

Simon Bolton
Former chief executive of NHS Digital, Jisc trustee and chair of the Risk and Audit Committee

Liam Cafearo
Information security specialist, Warwick University

Ben Hanson
Senior security strategist and advisor at Microsoft
Book your ticket for Security Conference 2025
In-person registration has now closed, but online access is still available.