Under Attack: Incident Response Workshop

The Cyber Innovation Hub will run a one-hour incident response workshop in which participants will face a simulated ransomware attack.

Participants will explore the challenges organisations face when dealing with such incidents, including leadership involvement, a technical team’s responsibilities, interdepartmental dependencies, and handling of legal obligations and communication with both internal and external stakeholders. They will experience how to navigate through a critical situation where a ransom demand is being made and customer data is at risk. This workshop aims to encourage collaborative discussions that enhance participants’ knowledge of incident handling, particularly in relation to ransomware, a cyber attack that is being reported more frequently than ever, and as we’ve witnessed, can have a devastating impact on both businesses and individuals.

This interactive exercise is designed to simulate a real-world scenario, where just as you think the situation is under control, unexpected challenges can arise!

This hands-on workshop is designed for professionals responsible for protecting their organisation from cyber threats or managing crisis situations when they occur.

Whether you’re a senior leader, IT or security specialist, communications professional, or legal advisor, this session will challenge your decision-making, teamwork, and crisis management skills in real time.

Why Attend?

• Understand the real-world impact of ransomware and how it unfolds across an organisation.
• Experience the pressure and complexity of leading or supporting an incident response.
• Strengthen collaboration between technical, operational, legal, and communications teams.
• Learn best practices for managing communication, compliance, and customer trust during a crisis.
• Gain practical insights into how to prepare, respond, and recover effectively when cyber attacks hit.