Plexal Cyber

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology-backed CyberASAP programme is an early-stage accelerator, which is designed to transform deep academic insights into commercial opportunities, delivered by Innovate UK Business Connect. Supporting execution, Plexal's specific role within this initiative is to further embed a selected group of promising researchers into enterprise as part of the Industry Challenge stream of CyberASAP to accelerate their business potential. Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome the CyberASAP cohort including Pentestifyy, LockEyeGaze, ai360, Sirocco, FuSeBMC-AI, CyberThemis and GridGuardian in our Cheltenham-based Hub8 MX Innovation Centre for the much-awaited in-person Startup Circuit event. Through this, we connected cyber innovators with cyber industry leaders and CISOs, enabling them to mutually benefit from clinics, discussions and more around how prospective solutions can solve industry challenges. A big thank you to the National Cyber Security Centre's technical, cyber innovation and academia team members for being so supportive and insightful, as well as industry partners BAE Systems, CDS Defence & Security, CurveTech.AI, Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom, EDF, IASME and National Grid for committing their time and expertise. And demonstrating the power of ecosystem and paying it forward, thank you also to familiar faces Cyber Tzar and Trust Stamp, members of our #NCSCForStartup alumni community, for being a part of the Startup Circuit and helping us close the gap between research and business 💡 Lucas Martin Calderon | Shijing He | Raj Mani Shukla | Richard Allmendinger | Lucas Cordeiro | Ioannis (Giannis) Sfyrakis | Jonathan C Mayo-Maldonado | Mohammad Eissa | Berta Pappenheim | Mary Welton | Monika Radclyffe | Robert Kearney | Emily Porter | James Lamb | Jessica Moffatt-Owen | Winnie Yan | Thomas Broadway | Reid D. | Daisy North | Emma Fadlon | Robin Kennedy | Rebecca Bryant | #CyberSecurity | #Research | #AI | #Cyber | #ArtificialIntelligence | #Academia | #Commercialisation

📢 Exciting opportunity for academics in the North West!   The £1.2m North West Cyber Security Connect for Commercialisation (NW CyberCom) project is a Research England-funded collaboration between Lancaster University, The University of Manchester, The University of Salford, University of Liverpool, The Manchester Metropolitan University and University of Central Lancashire, aimed at unlocking the region’s cyber security potential.   Plexal is working with the universities to help academics commercialise their research and make sure the solutions they help build are most needed by society and industry.   Our latest challenges focus on the health sector – which is already under pressure and vulnerable to cyberattacks – and manufacturing, one of the most targeted sectors that can’t afford any delays. We’re seeking innovative ideas that address either (or both) of the following key questions:   🔹 How can you secure operational technology (OT) and industrial Internet of Things (IIOT) in manufacturing? 🔹 How can you secure consumer health devices through emerging technologies or make them secure by design?   We’re inviting academics from the partner universities to express interest. Shortlisted academics will be invited to an event on 7 November where they can hear from industry leaders and apply for up to £25,000 in funding. We’ll help you explore the viability if your idea, explore partnerships and how you can use your research to solve problems that matter. To express interest, click here: https://lnkd.in/eDwBDyT8   For additional information, please explore our challenges in detail here: https://lnkd.in/eWv-q-ww If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at nwcybercom@lancaster.ac.uk #NWCyberCom Chris Wynne | Jessica Wenmouth | Elizabeth Mullis

Reminder: This Wednesday! AI: A trick or treat for businesses?🎃 There are only two days to go till we explore AI's role in modern business and examine whether it's a 'trick' or 'treat' for companies today. Don't miss out on the opportunity to hear from industry leaders, connect with peers and gain actionable business insights. Event Details:  📅 Date: Wednesday 30th October ⏰ Time: 5 - 7 PM 📍 Location: HERE EAST, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Plexal, London E15 2GW What we’ll explore: 🧙♂️AI uptake: A spellbinding success or cursed concept? ⚖️ Is regulation in AI sucking the life out of innovation? ⚔️ How is AI used for good and evil? Our panellists on the night will include: David Sully, CEO & Co-Founder at Advai, which aims to increase the adoption and automation of AI across all domains and businesses. Joshua Walter, Partner at Osney Capital, a UK-based venture capital fund specialising in early-stage cyber security startups. Dr Magda Chelly, Co-Founder at RiskImmune (By RC), which equips organisations with advanced, AI-driven risk management capabilities. Grab your tickets now, or it’ll haunt you later! 👻 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/e9NneuSu Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates | Diane Gilbert | Saj Huq | Alan Every | Claudia Rosen | James Leeke | Mary Welton | Matthew Miller | Stuart Nelson | Winnie Yan | Zen Terrelonge

🌐 Exclusive Cybersecurity Networking Reception in London 🌐 We are delighted to invite cyber leaders, advocates, solution providers and investors to a special evening of connection and collaboration as part of our cyber-focused business mission to the UK. This exclusive reception offers a rare opportunity to network with Singapore’s most rapidly growing cybersecurity startups, alongside prominent industry leaders, government representatives, and experts driving the future of cyber defense. This is your opportunity to: • Engage with leading voices from Singapore’s thriving cybersecurity ecosystem. • Discuss cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches to tackling complex cyber challenges and potential cross-border initiatives. • Exchange insights and views on the evolving cybersecurity landscape, emerging threats, and the strategies shaping defense mechanisms. • Explore investment opportunities in the next generation of cybersecurity solutions. 👥 Meet representatives from the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, the CyberSG TIG Collaboration Centre (Singapore’s national cybersecurity node), and other key cybersecurity ecosystem players shaping digital security across borders. 📅 Date: 6 Nov 2024 ⏲️ Time: 6:30PM to 9:00PM 📍 Location: 64 Eastcastle St, London W1W 8NQ Don’t miss this opportunity to build meaningful relationships, discover new solutions, and collaborate with Singapore’s top cyber innovators. Seats are limited. Secure your spot now for an evening of impactful conversations and networking! 🔗 RSVP : https://lnkd.in/dWHyJg2g #CyberSecurity #Networking #Innovation #CyberSolutions #InvestInCyber #CyberLeaders #CyberAdvocates

The Plexal team has been on the ground in Singapore this past month delivering our CyberBoost Catalyse programme with the National University of Singapore and Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA), enabling startups to use Singapore as a catalyst for scaling. Most recently, the cohort joined us at Singapore’s International Cyber Week, where they connected with global cyber leaders and showcased what they’ve been working on. From battling deepfakes to getting organisations quantum-ready, the CyberBoost Catalyse cohort are at the forefront of innovation and we’re delighted to be delivering the knowledge and connections required to fast track their growth plans. Take a look at the highlights! 👀 Applications for Cyberboost Catalyse 2025 will reopen in late 2024, register here to be notified: https://lnkd.in/ewMeQjt4 CyberSG TIG Collaboration Centre | Andrew Roughan | Saj Huq | Dave Rowley | Diane Gilbert | Holly Smith | Maria Barr | Alan Every | Pek Loon Tan | Kanishk Gaur | Matthias Chin | Teik Guan Tan | (Charles) Yehui H. | Rebecca Glassey |

A night at KPMG UK ✨ Digitech Oasis crowned “Most Promising Large Business” by a Big 4 firm? - pinch me! In Kenya, where 70% of the population is under the age of 35 and a staggering 50% are unemployed, our journey began with a vision to create opportunities where they were scarce. What started as a response to youth unemployment has blossomed into something much greater with far reaching global impact. Olu Odubajo, founder of the Black Entrepreneurs' Awards, created something really special with the same vision to create opportunities where they are scarce. As Jonathan Holt rightly pointed out challenges are more pronounced for some with less than 1% of venture capital in the UK going to Black entrepreneurs. This equity-free cash injection empowers us to innovate and create more opportunities. A heartfelt thank you to the KPMG UK team & the incredible judges for believing in our vision! Elisha Sempa Blessing E. Congratulations to all the other finalists and winners: 🏆Yasmin Greenaway FRSA - Most Promising Small Business dermie.AI 🏆Anita Frost - Most Promising Medium-Sized Business Green Bean Studios 🏆Ben Lindsay OBE - Most Promising Not-for Profit Business Power The Fight

I'm excited to be part of TechWM's Birmingham Tech Week (BTW) and looking forward to connecting with everyone! Here’s where I’ll be throughout the week: Monday: Attending the Leadership Breakfast (8-10:30 AM) followed by hot-footing it to Cheltenham to help mentor on the Cyber Security Academic Startup Programme (CyberASAP) programme, fingers crossed back in time for the BTW launch party! Tuesday: Participating as a panel member at the Trowers & Hamlins Roundtable on Enhancing a Vibrant Digital Ecosystem (8-10 AM) Wednesday: Speaking at the Cyberverse session on Childcare in Cyber (2-4 PM), part of the Women in Technology series, hosted by Intercity and Midlands Cyber with contributions from UK Telecoms Lab (UKTL)/National Physical Laboratory (NPL), Gowling WLG, and the Cyber Chain Alliance more here https://lnkd.in/ek8Sys-i Thursday: Honoured to co-host and chair the West Midlands Cyber Working Group (Re)Launch (9:30 AM-1 PM) - followed by nipping to London and Plexal/Plexal Cyber to plan for Slush 2024! Friday: Wrapping up the week at the BTW Black Tie Party & Awards Dinner hosted by Accenture (7-11 PM) Somehow cramming in customer and investor meetings along with childcare and maybe even writing some code. Get in! Looking forward to lots of learning, collaboration, and great conversations! Hope to see many of you there. #BirminghamTechWeek #CyberSecurity #DigitalEcosystem

We had an exclusive session with Phil Venables, Chief Information Security Officer at Google Cloud Security, moderated by Andrew Roughan, CEO of Plexal, at the CyberSG TIG Collaboration Centre. During the event, we explored where AI meets cybersecurity, examined the existential risks posed by technology in the current era, and discussed how we can harness technology to solve some of the world’s biggest problems. Specifically, we delved into the comprehensive protection of LLMs, including their weights, parameters, and training and test data. We also identified common pitfalls for startups, such as the risk of focusing too heavily on securing a single large client while neglecting the needs of other clients. The session offered insightful and candid discussions, complemented by excellent food! Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the vibrant conversations. #Cybersecurity #TIGCollaborationCentre #CISO #GoogleCloud #Plexal

Get ready for a spook-tacular event! 🎃 Join us on Wednesday, 30th October, as we uncover the tricks and treats of artificial intelligence (AI). 🎟️ Claim your free ticket here: https://lnkd.in/e9NneuSu As we near the first anniversary of the AI Safety Summit — where global leaders gathered in the UK to establish a cooperative strategy to safely build AI — we find ourselves at a crossroads. Despite its potential to unlock economic opportunities, enthusiasm for AI has died down. Join us at Plexal Stratford on the HERE EAST Campus, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, in just two weeks to dive into these bewitching topics: 🎃 AI uptake: A spellbinding success or cursed concept? 🎃 Is regulation in AI sucking the life out of innovation? 🎃 How is AI used for good and evil? Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates | Teesside University London | University of Staffordshire London | James Leeke| Diane Gilbert | Matthew Miller | Stuart Nelson | Mary Welton | Alan Every | Mike Blair | Dave Rowley | Saj Huq | Bruno Sussat | #AI | #ArtificialIntelligence | #AISafety | #Innovation | #Regulation | #NCSCForStartups | #CyberRunway