Why This Conversation Matters Now
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, marked by campaigns around the world, so there’s no better moment to ask yourself: how secure is your organisation?
The costs of poor cyber security can be dangerous. 29% of large Irish organisations paid a cyber ransom in 2024 – averaging €683,000 per payment, according to the Expleo Business Transformation Index. As well as financial risks, there is the reality that your customers, insurers and procurement teams are no longer asking whether you take cyber security seriously – but whether you can prove it.
Increasingly, evidence is what’s being asked for. For example:
As a result of such evolving requirements, businesses might not lose work on capability but instead lose it on eligibility.
Cyber security that protects your business is valuable. Cyber security you can prove is a competitive advantage.
What We Covered
- What cyber risk looks like for UK and Irish businesses in 2026, as well as what insurers and procurement teams expect to see.
- What ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials prove, who asks for them, and how they compare.
- How to pick the right starting point for your business, whether it is your first certification or your organisation is looking for the next step.
- Where gaps in cyber security can appear – even in certified organisations – and how to close them before they’re tested.
Our Speakers
- Luke Elliott: Chief Technology and Product Engineering Officer, Amtivo
- Gareth Parker: Head of Operational Compliance, Amtivo
- Ryan Collier: Co-Founder / Partner, Amtivo Assurance
- Harry Clark: GRC Subject Matter Expert, Vanta
- Chris Barrett: Cyber Sales Manager, Amtivo
