We invite you to join us in Reading this October, during Cyber Security Month, for a candid discussion on the realities of cyber risk, the impacts of cyber incidents, and the knowledge every finance leader needs to stay ahead.

Cyber risk has evolved far beyond the realms of IT.

Today, it’s a boardroom, financial and growth issue, all wrapped into one.

So many finance leaders still haven’t sussed today’s cyber threat landscape, what risks their organisation is facing, or what practical steps they should be taking to protect their business.

That’s why we’re teaming up with Cooper Parry Digital and bringing together cyber experts and business leaders for an exclusive breakfast event designed specifically for finance decision-makers.

Date and Time: Thursday, 22nd October 2026. Breakfast from 8:30am, finished by 10:30am
Venue: Cooper Parry, Davidson House, 1st Floor, The Forbury, Reading, RG1 3EU

The event will be hosted by our Associate Director Richard Alborough, who works closely with businesses and finance leaders on strategic and operational challenges. With a background in advising growth-stage and mid-market organisations, he brings a practical, real-world perspective on finance leadership, governance, and business performance.

The keynote speaker, Chris White, brings a unique, invaluable perspective from the frontlines of cyber crime. Expect incredible insights from his time as a Police Cyber Security Advisor and current role as Director of the Cyber Resilience Centre for the South East & West. He’ll be covering:

• The cyber and fraud threats hitting organisations right now
• Why finance teams and senior leaders are increasingly being targeted
• Lessons learned from real incidents and investigations

Alongside him will be Lisa Dargan, CEO of URM Consulting Services, Cooper Parry Digital’s cyber and information security business and Wayne Armstrong, Senior Information Security Consultant at URM. This pair add decades of omni-sector cyber experience to the mix for what promises to be a fascinating morning, where they’ll be covering,

• The hidden costs of a cyber incident
• The questions every finance leader should be asking
• Strengthening organisational resilience and preparedness
• Building confidence before, during and after a cyber incident

Join us for a practical discussion focused on the challenges shaping finance leadership today.

Register your interest below.

We look forward to welcoming you.

*The information provided at the event is confidential and supplied solely for the benifit of the attendees. Any commercial introductions are subject to the Savant terms and conditions, confirmed by receipt of the registration.