Cyber threats are no longer just a threat. They are a real and growing risk for every food and retail business, from farm shops to fine dining. This session takes a proactive approach to resilience, with a cyber security expert and businesses who have survived real cyber attacks. Learn how attackers think, where the vulnerabilities lie in your business and supply chain, and what practical steps you can take to protect yourself. Bring your burning questions about your business's security that you haven't known who to ask for real time advice.

Hear from business owners who have experienced cyber attacks firsthand and are now applying what they’ve learned to strengthen their operations. From quick wins that cost nothing to deeper strategic controls, the focus will be on scalable, realistic actions for businesses of all sizes. Discover how to apply security principles from IT to the real world, avoid risks, and understand how blended threats like the M&S supply chain compromise can unfold. No matter the size of your business, this session will help you build defenses before a breach happens.