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As cyber-attacks increase and continue to blight the world , leading experts come together in the North-East to help organisations fight back
Pulling the plug on cybercriminals
WORDS : IAN LAMMING
Cybercriminals are turning to artificial intelligence as they increase their threat to businesses of all sizes .
The UK economy is already afflicted by organised crime groups who are using the latest technology to rob the economy of around £ 27bn a year , with experts warning that AI is expected to make it worse .
To help protect businesses from increasingly sophisticated attacks , Tees Business has linked up with Aspire Technology Solutions , an award-winning North-East managed service and cybersecurity provider . The partnership will feature in the next Tees Business LIVE networking event , from noon to 2pm on Thursday January 25 , featuring some of the top digital experts who are working tirelessly to combat cyber-crooks .
Called Cybersecurity : Keeping your business safe , it will feature keynote speakers including Aspire Technology Solutions ’ security and operations director Bob McKay , Cleveland Police cyber protect and prepare officer Kelly Close , Learning Curve Group ’ s chief technology officer Hannah Marshall , and Andrew Parsons , partner at Womble Bond Dickinson .
Bob ’ s extensive experience in the field means he understands the significance of cybersecurity better than most .
He established an IT company in the Virgin Islands , serving high-profile clients who demanded the very best security measures .
After eight years in the Caribbean he moved back to the UK and he has been instrumental in positioning Aspire ’ s security offering as a market leader .
Founded 17 years ago , Aspire Technology Solutions has become one of the UK ’ s leading managed IT and cybersecurity providers , with more than 250 staff in offices in Gateshead , Stockton , Leeds and London .
One of its flagship services is RealProtect , which provides a comprehensive managed cybersecurity solution incorporating the very latest tools and technology .
Bob says : “ As the digital landscape expands , the threat of cyber-attacks has grown exponentially . The risk of attacks looms larger than ever before , affecting both big players and
Experienced – Bob McKay has helped position Aspire as a market leader in cybersecurity .
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