National security insights to help companies safeguard their innovation.

Join the Science and Technologies Facilities Council (STFC) on Wednesday 17th June as they host an Innovation Security Workshop in collaboration with the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA), a division of MI5, and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

Date: Wednesday 17th June

Time: 10:00 – 14:00 (Workshop 10:00-13:00, Networking lunch 13:00-14:00)

Venue: Satellite Applications Catapult, Fermi Avenue, Harwell Campus

Security professionals from the UK Government will deliver a threat briefing outlining the headline security threats facing the high-tech sector, and highlighting practical guidance and trusted resources available to help organisations improve their resilience, covering cyber, physical and personnel security.

Speakers will share insights into relevant threats, alongside proportionate mitigation strategies suited to growing and innovative businesses.

There will be extensive interactive workshop elements, where you will work with peers, the STFC security team, and visiting government security professionals to explore these topics and make them relevant to your own organisational context.

Who should attend and why?

This session is designed for SMEs and early-stage technology organisations particularly those approaching a growth phase.

The event will be of particular value to founders, directors, and staff with responsibility for operational risk, IT, or security – no prior security expertise is required.