Managing Cyber Risk in the Subsea Supply Chain

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Global Underwater Hub - Newcastle

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Managing Cyber Risk in the Subsea Supply Chain
 

Date: Tuesday 13th October
Time: 9am-11am
Location: Global Underwater Hub, Newcastle 


Session Overview:


Join us for a morning of networking and discussion as we explore one of the fastest-growing challenges facing the offshore energy and subsea sectors - managing cyber risk across increasingly complex supply chains.


As digital technologies become more deeply embedded in subsea operations, cyber security is no longer just an IT issue. It has become a commercial and operational priority that can influence contract awards, customer confidence and business resilience. 

 

Speakers and Topics: 

 

This breakfast session will examine how cyber risk extends beyond individual organisations and why every business within the supply chain has a role to play in protecting critical operations.


Kindly sponsored by Net-Defence, during this session, we will be joined by Debra Cairns, Managing Director at Net-Defence who will share practical insights into today's cyber threat landscape, explain how cyber risk can impact organisations of all sizes and discuss the steps businesses can take to strengthen their resilience and meet growing customer expectations. 

 

Attendees will also gain an understanding of how demonstrating good cyber governance can help build trust, support business growth and create a competitive advantage.

 

Our second speaker is David Fonseca, Global Sourcing & Procurement Director, Baker Hughes.


Why attend?
This event offers an excellent opportunity to connect with industry peers, share experiences and gain practical advice to help your organisation strengthen its cyber resilience and remain a trusted partner within the subsea supply chain.


Who should attend?
Business leaders, operations managers, IT and cyber security professionals, business development teams, quality and compliance managers and anyone involved in the subsea supply chain.

 

Booking details:

GUH member individual ticket: Free

Non-member individual ticket: £35+VAT (limited places available)


Booking for this event will close on Monday 12th October at 12:00.


Please note that ticket prices on the booking page are inclusive of VAT. For details of our event terms and conditions, click here. 


 


 
 
Venue information:
 
This event will take place in the event studio at Global Underwater Hub's premises at Walker Riverside, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. The office is situated opposite Shepherd Offshore's Offshore Technology Park. There is an onsite car park.  A regular bus service is accessible within a short walk, while Newcastle Central Railway Station is within reach by taxi.
 
 
 
 
 
Global Underwater Hub
1 Wincomblee Road Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
NE6 3PF
 
 
 
 
 
 
About Global Underwater Hub:
 

 

Global Underwater Hub is the leading trade and industry development body for the UK’s underwater sectors.   A member-led organisation, GUH represents the diverse range of businesses operating across the UK’s £9.4billion underwater industry, facilitating cross-sector collaboration and growth.