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Bridging the gap – CyberWhite is bringing together experts from various sectors to share insights and tackle emerging threats at the annual CIA conference.
The message for today’ s organisations is clear: cybersecurity can no longer be an isolated IT function. They must act now, act together.”
“ That’ s why engaging true cybersecurity specialists rather than general IT providers has never been more important. You need experts who understand your infrastructure, your people and your operational reality.”
A cornerstone of CyberWhite’ s impact is its leadership role within the Cyber Intelligence Alliance( CIA) – a regional and national initiative that unites cyber professionals, technical specialists and business leaders to share intelligence and tackle real-world challenges together.
Historically, cybersecurity operated behind closed doors and was marked by secrecy, isolation and minimal collaboration – but CyberWhite has helped change that culture.
Through its work with the CIA, the company has created a trusted forum where information flows safely, openly and productively between organisations that once worked in silos.
It’ s an alliance that has achieved something rare: it has humanised cybersecurity, recognising that while technology is critical, people remain the most important defence layer.
By bringing together practitioners, analysts, CISOs and directors from across sectors, CyberWhite has built a community of professionals who can exchange insights, discuss vulnerabilities responsibly and address emerging threats before they become incidents.
CyberWhite chief executive David Horn said:“ The Cyber Intelligence Alliance is more than a meeting point – it’ s a collaboration of trust. It brings the region’ s best minds together, not to compete, but to protect.
“ It’ s this human intelligence, shared
openly, that’ s reshaping how we defend our businesses.”
Through this work, CyberWhite has strengthened the North-East’ s position as a hub for cybersecurity excellence, fostering dialogue between private and public sectors, critical infrastructure operators and academic partners. And as AI-driven and operational technology( OT)-specific threats continue to evolve, this collaborative model ensures that defence keeps pace with innovation.
CyberWhite’ s ethos is built on the understanding that cybersecurity is a people business. Tools, frameworks and AI are vital, but it’ s people who interpret the data, make the decisions and, ultimately, protect the organisation.
That’ s why CyberWhite invests in people, relationships and community initiatives such as the Cyber Intelligence Alliance.
The company’ s trusted, collaborative model is dismantling the old culture of secrecy that once dominated the sector. By fostering a safe environment for open discussion and information-sharing, CyberWhite has created a foundation for sustainable change in how businesses approach cyber-risk.
For Teesside and North-East organisations, especially those operating in critical infrastructure and industrial sectors, CyberWhite represents not just a service provider, but a trusted ally.
Through technical excellence, regional commitment and initiatives such as the Cyber Intelligence Alliance, CyberWhite is leading the charge toward a more collaborative, resilient and human-centred approach to cybersecurity.
Matt said:“ The message for today’ s organisations is clear: cybersecurity can no longer be an isolated IT function. They must act now, act together.
“ The rise of AI-powered threats, OT convergence and the relentless pace of digital transformation make it essential to work with specialists who not only understand the technology but also the people, processes and business risks behind it.”
CyberWhite’ s four key pillars:
Customer success as a philosophy – Every engagement starts with understanding the client’ s objectives and ends with measurable business outcomes, not just a report or audit.
Clear communication – CyberWhite speaks cybersecurity in the right language, to the right people, at the right level, translating complex threats into actionable, board-ready insights.
Focus on fundamentals – From asset management and segmentation to resilience and incident response, the basics are delivered brilliantly, ensuring lasting protection.
Sector specialism – Whether in oil and gas, manufacturing, ports, utilities or law, CyberWhite’ s deep understanding of operational realities makes its advice immediately applicable.
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