Cybersecurity is no longer a technical issue — it’s a board‑level growth imperative.
The importance of executive leadership in this area was reinforced in a recent Ministerial letter to CEOs, which stated:
“Hostile cyber activity in the UK is growing more intense, frequent and sophisticated. This is causing significant financial and social harm to UK businesses and citizens. There is a direct and active threat to our economic and national security which requires an urgent collective response.”
The letter asked that CEO’s and chairs of leading UK companies take steps to protect their business and the UK economy from cyber-attacks.
PwC’s 2025 research shows the average cost of a cyber breach has reached $3.3 million, yet only 2% of organisations have enterprise‑wide resilience in place. At the same time, nearly three‑quarters of CEOs now view cybersecurity as a strategic enabler.
In the maritime sector, rising cyber‑attacks and new regulatory expectations from the IMO, US Coast Guard, and DNV make this shift impossible to ignore.
That’s why Maritime Solent together with two of our Strategic Partners AWC and Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD), is convening a high‑level Maritime Cyber Risk & Resilience event for CEOs, board members, and senior leaders.
We’ll explore emerging threats, sector‑wide impacts, and the practical steps leaders must take to build resilience and protect growth. We’ll also provide insight from an insurance perspective and discuss what cover is available on the market”
If you’re a senior leader in the maritime ecosystem, this is a conversation you cannot afford to miss.
Agenda and Speakers:
Introduction and session overview of the need: Andrew Williams, CEO Andrew Williams Consulting
Cyber resilience and the importance of Boards: Wes Lewis, Director (16) Wes Lewis | LinkedIn
Current cyber threats and issues – Board relevant: Chris Jennings, Director: Chris Jennings LinkedIn
Cyber security and the maritime sector: Ken Munro, Partner Cyber Security Consulting & Testing
Cyber risk and insurance: Claire Crowson Cert CII Senior Account Executive Pelican Insured
Arrive from 9am, for a 9.30am start.