Safeguard innovation through effective security controls, governance, and risk

Mitigating cyber-attacks is not a new challenge for businesses. But as technology evolves at speed, so too has the frequency, volume, sophistication, and complexity of threats.

Cloud infrastructure, IoT devices, and AI are all expanding the attack surface and reshaping the risk landscape.

In addition, Shadow IT is still a huge issue for businesses that’s only getting harder to manage with AI and GenAI now adding another layer of complexity (Shadow AI).

Unmanaged tool use leads to new identity attack paths (‘shadow access’), uncertainty around accountability if there is a breach, and ‘Shadow Data’, where businesses have no visibility or understanding about what valuable information is publicly available, including:

• Whether it is sensitive or confidential for the organisation's own operations and success
• If it extends to various types of regulated information, such as Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Any other information that is protected by local, national, or international statute or regulation mandating certain restrictions

So, how can you safeguard your business in today’s complex security environment?

We are delighted to be joined by William Bailey to help us answer this question and more on Tuesday 19 May from 15:00 to 16:00 (BST).

Register today to discover how the ILX Cyber Security Expert Learning Pathway helps you develop practical capability across core security disciplines.

You'll also discover how the course equips you and your teams with skills to:

• Bridge the gap between IT and the business strategy
• Improve visibility of IT assets, services, and access patterns
• Embed effective cyber-safe security behaviours
• Reduce operational risk from unauthorised tooling and unmanaged integrations
• Ensure compliance with evolving regulations and laws through effective governance
• Develop robust business continuity and disaster recovery plans for critical services
• And more...

Our 2026 research has revealed that 80% of senior leaders are prioritising cyber skills this year. Yet almost half report that board-level responsibility for cyber security is low or steadily declining, and 60% are facing budget challenges around adopting innovative and modernised technologies.

But building cyber capability and embedding better security practices will help your organisation move from reactive firefighting to a proactive cyber security posture.