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Cyber Risks Exposed: From Blind Spots to Boardroom Action 

An Event for Business Executives, Senior Leaders and Board Advisors
Lost & Found Leeds Club, Albion Place, Leeds, LS1 6JL
2nd October 2025
4:15pm - 5:45pm

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Cyber Risks Exposed: From Blind Spots to Boardroom Action 

An Event for Executive Directors, Senior IT Management and Non-Executive Directors 
2nd Oct 2025
4:15pm - 5:45pm
Lost & Found Leeds Club, Albion Place, Leeds, LS1 6JL

More information on what to expect, the agenda and the speakers can be found below. 

This event isn’t a technical discussion, it’s a leadership-level exploration of risk, resilience and responsibility.

 

We understand that navigating cyber risk can be complex. Threats from third parties and supply chain attacks, AI and ransomware extortion are all increasingly prevalent and can no longer be ignored. Executives are coming under pressure to identify and manage their individual risk exposure and mitigate it.

 


 

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AGENDA

4:15pm
Registration & Welcome Drinks

4.30pm
Cyber Risks Exposed: From Blind Spots to Boardroom Action Presented by Data Connect & Guest Speakers

5.20pm 
Q & A Session

5.30pm
Networking & Refreshments

WHAT TO EXPECT

This educational event will dissect the realities of cyber risk, equipping you with the knowledge and strategies to significantly reduce risk and protect your organisation.

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Gain actionable insight into how to identify and mitigate cyber risk

 

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Learn how to embed cyber security into your corporate strategy

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Understand the real-world impact of attacks and what this means for the board

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Explore the current threat landscape and attackers’ exploitation tactics

  

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Hear first-hand experiences of cyber attacks and the lessons learnt

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Expose false assurances in the traditional security approach

VENUE

Lost & Found Leeds Club, Albion Place, Leeds, LS1 6JL

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SPEAKERS

Hear From Industry Experts

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Ray Stone | Chief Technology Officer at Data Connect Group

  • Worked in the industry since 2006
  • Heads up Data Connect’s Technical Services Team
  • His broad, whilst also specialist industry experience, gives him a deep insight into the real-world problems facing not only organisations but also IT departments

Guest Speaker | Adam Kassell, Interim Chief Information Security Officer & Cyber Risk Advisor

  • Over 25 years in the industry
  • Worked with national institutions and global brands including Sainsbury’s Bank, British Transport Police, Mastercard and TUI
  • As an experienced and trusted advisor to Fortune 500 boards, he has steered enterprise-wide security transformations, that matured operations and improved resilience, through effective board-level engagement
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Simon Kean | Chief Commercial Officer at Data Connect Group

  • Worked in the industry since 2000
  • Heads up Data Connect’s Sales and Customer Success Teams
  • Has developed a deep understanding of the cyber security issues facing organisations, which drives his determination to help them mitigate cyber risk

Guest Speaker | Rob Anderson, Principle Incident Response Investigator at WithSecure

  • 20+ years of combined expertise from the industry and distinguished frontline police work
  • Using skills learnt whilst managing high-profile and critical police incidents, he now specialises in leading organisations through catastrophic cyber incidents, helping them contain threats and recover quickly
  • Brings a unique combination of deep technical expertise and proven crisis leadership
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FAQ

Here are answers to some of the most common questions about the event. If you have any further questions, please contact us. 

Who is the event for?
This event has been designed for Executive Directors, Senior IT Management and Non-Executive Directors.

Will food and drinks be provided? 
Yes, we will have food and drink available throughout the event. If you have any allergies or special dietary requirements, please let us know as soon as possible so we can do our best to accommodate you.
Where is the venue? 
Due to being a part of the Leeds Digital Festival, we've chosen a central Leeds location.  The venue is Lost & Found Leeds Club  (Albion Place, LS1 6JL).

Who is Data Connect Group?  
Data Connect helps organisations evaluate cyber security risk and drives strategic improvement, providing business assurance to leadership. Learn more here.