Cyber security event will look at how firms can protect themselves from online attacks

Leading experts in cyber security will be speaking at a seminar organised by TheBusinessDesk.com. With fines reaching record levels and new regulations in place firms need to more careful than ever before when it comes to protecting data. And we have organised a special event in partnership with law firm CMS looking at the issues surrounding data protection. Panellists at the cyber security breakfast include: Amit Tyagi, senior associate and solicitor advocate, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP. Andy Barrat, UK managing director, Coalfire. Louis-James Davis, chief executive and founder, VSTE. Stephen Crow, head of defensive securities and compliance, UKFast. Melanie Oldham, chair of the Yorkshire Cyber Security Cluster. The free event is being held in Manchester city centre and is open to businesses across all sectors and will explore what organisations need to do to understand and protect against the risks.