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🔋 The energy at CyberUK has been excellent and for us it charged up a gear as we rubbed shoulders with our alumni from programmes including NCSC For Startups, Cyber Runway and CyberBoost Catalyse in the National Cyber Security Centre's Ecosystem Zone. And on that note, the Ecosystem Plenary – Cyber in The UK's Industry Strategy: Breaking Barriers to Growth – was particularly fascinating. 🗣️ Having attended, Monika Radclyffe, Plexal’s Senior Director of Programmes, reports: “The Ecosystem Plenary discussion observed the challenges startups face in their sales efforts – notably having to overcome regulation challenges. “The conversation reinforced that cyber must be seen as core infrastructure required by all organisations, and invested in as such, rather than an afterthought – often when things go wrong. The takeaway here is lowering the barriers to entry so selling to government becomes an easier process. “From our perspective, partnerships between CISOs, SMEs and innovators need repeatable procurement-ready pathways. Improving cyber sales channels will not only strengthen our resilience but grow and protect our economy.” Diane Gilbert | Jay Wallace VulnCheck | Stephen Kines Goldilock Secure | Samuel Watterson coc00n cyber | Simon Arnell Configured Things | Cristian Gherhes PhD Lexverify (acquired by Trust Stamp)
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📰 As the UK cyber community gathers in Glasgow for CyberUK 2026, the Laboratory for AI Security Research (LASR) has released new research that speaks directly to one of the conference’s most pressing challenges: securing AI systems at scale. 🔗 Read in full: https://lnkd.in/etiYZnQD The ‘AI Supply Chain Security: From Visibility to Action’ report, developed by Plexal and supported by Cisco, explores why and how traditional software supply chain security approaches fall short for AI. It shows how data-defined systems, fragmented ownership and weak attribution across AI ecosystems create systemic risks that are difficult to detect, trace and remediate. Visibility alone isn’t enough. Transparency mechanisms such as model cards and SBOMs only become meaningful when they’re connected to continuous validation, clear accountability and enforceable action. 🌐 LASR SMEs, including Secure Agentics and TIKOS®, as well as partners Plexal, University of Oxford, The Alan Turing Institute, Queen's University Belfast and HMG are present at #CyberUK26 demonstrating crucial cross-industry representation. And as Cisco’s ongoing collaboration with LASR reaches the one-year milestone, our research reflects the practical, systems-level thinking needed to support secure, resilient and trustworthy AI deployments – particularly across the public sector and critical infrastructure. Derya Atlas | Holly Smith | Anna Menikou | Patricia Jamelska | Darren Lewis (CMgr FCMI) | Bernadette Maingat | Diane Gilbert | James Leeke | Melina Beykou, PhD | Moritz Goerges | Hana Gilbert

Really looking forward to CyberUK kicking off today. Lots of milestones coming for Golden Valley in the next few days and weeks! The sun is shining, and as a proud Weegie advertising my Scottish brogue and dialect as often as possible, (just ask the team about ‘stooshies’ or ‘dreich’ weather hopefully you won’t get a ‘glaikit’ look!)…I’m mostly looking forward to having my friends from the South West, “back tae mine”! Come for a ‘blether’, or a ‘swallie’ tonight? Golden Valley Cheltenham Borough Council HBD Plexal https://lnkd.in/eyaHn28n

🌏 Why Singapore is a launchpad for global cyber security growth 🇸🇬 Business‑friendly, digitally advanced and consistently recognised as a world‑class smart city, Singapore continues to cement its role as a cyber and AI security hub for the APAC region. 🌐 That unique combination is exactly why CyberBoost Catalyse was launched from Singapore in 2024. Delivered as a trilogy of programmes, the six‑month hybrid initiative brings together ambitious international cyber security leaders to connect with the APAC market, accelerate growth strategies and unlock investment and commercial opportunities. Established by the CyberSG TIG Collaboration Centre, supported by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and National University of Singapore and powered by Plexal, the results speak for themselves. Across three cohorts, participating companies have raised tens of millions of pounds in investment and created over 60 cyber security jobs. We’ve spoken to founders from Singapore, Israel, the UK, South Korea, Oman and the US about what it really takes to scale internationally – and what’s next. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/exrGE8a6 🤝 Thank you to CloudsineAI CEO and founder Matthias Chin, SQR CEO Shelley Langan-Newton, VulnCheck CEO Anthony Bettini and CMO Thomas Bain, Zeroport CEO Joseph Gertz, Goldilock Secure's Director of Asia Chris Hurd and Vulcan - Security for GenAI's Director of Partnerships Sue Yen LEOW for the insights.

🌐 CyberUK begins tomorrow and the Plexal team – represented by Saj Huq, Monika Radclyffe, Tom Jeffery, Diane Gilbert, Ben Edginton-Thomas and Patricia Jamelska – will be in Glasgow as the UK Government’s flagship cyber security event celebrates its tenth anniversary. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 As over 2,500 cyber leaders and professionals head to Scotland for the event, we look forward to working alongside the National Cyber Security Centre, setting up stall in its Ecosystem Zone and furthering our commitment to strengthen the UK’s technology and innovation base. 🤝 We’ll be in good company, as alumni from our NCSC For Startups programme will be attending, including ANGOKA, coc00n cyber, Configured Things, Cyber Defence Service Ltd, Cyber Tzar, cyntegra, Ethicronics, Goldilock Secure, Lexverify (acquired by Trust Stamp), Lupovis, Meterian, Naq,Redflags., RevEng.AI , Rowden, Trustd Mobile and Validato. And on the AI security side, LASR cohort companies Secure Agentics and TIKOS® will also be present. 🚀 The theme for the 2026 event is The Next Decade: Accelerating our Cyber Defence. We’ll be readily discussing how we're applying strategic innovation, research and collaborative cross-industry partnerships, delivering for initiatives such as the Laboratory for AI Security and Research (LASR) and Golden Valley, to enhance our national resilience. #CyberUK26

📡 How do we close the gap between cyber innovation and the real security needs of the UK’s critical national infrastructure? At BT Group's Adastral Park – its primary R&D site and home to advanced network, cyber and satellite capabilities – Plexal brought together SME leaders, government officials and CISOs as part of our Cyber Runway CNI programme. Across sectors including energy, water and telecoms, one thing was clear: there’s strong appetite from both public and private sectors to work more closely, not just on cyber risk, but on skills, investment and how SMEs are supported to scale into CNI environments. Based on the discussion, we’ve captured the key challenges and the biggest opportunities from AI onwards for anyone serious about strengthening the UK’s critical national infrastructure. 📰 Read the full piece: https://lnkd.in/ehUJ8dWS APIContext | CloudPeek AI | Goldilock Secure | Hacktonics | KETS Quantum Security | PRAEFERRE | Monika Radclyffe | Diane Gilbert | Sarah Pye | Michelle Zhu | Robert Kearney | Alan Every | Maria Barr | Niki Benning| Adam Bishop | Zen Terrelonge |

🗳️ Plexal's DiSH Accelerator with Barclays Eagle Labs, designed for innovators in Greater Manchester and the North West, is back for its seventh edition and applications are open: https://lnkd.in/e4puMd9T Believe impact and innovation go hand in hand? If you're an early-stage digital startup or social enterprise using technology to address real-world challenges then we want to hear from you 🫵 Here's who should apply for the programme: 🚀 You're an early-stage digital startup looking to accelerate your growth. 🧱 You want to ensure you’re building reliable, secure products and services for your customers. 🧭 You want to build your ecosystem connections in Greater Manchester. 🤝 You can attend the programme in person one day per week for 12 weeks. 💡 Maybe you're looking to protect vulnerable users online, increase equity in healthcare delivery, safeguard personal data, improve access to financial services, build ethical, privacy-first AI or otherwise. Fundamentally, if you're committed to building digital solutions that are both secure and socially valuable, you don't want to miss this – so submit your DiSH Accelerator application before Sunday 31st May ⏳ Alliah Rust | Emma Marshall | Elizabeth Mullis | Siobhan Gurrie | David Bleakman | Harvey Minton | Alsa Tibbit| James Darwent | James Livsey | Oliver Swinden | Lewis Adeniregun MSc| GM Business Growth Hub |

🤝 Plexal is proud to partner with Infosecurity Europe 2026 – Europe’s leading cyber security event – in alignment with our company focus on strengthening UK technologies and ensuring national resilience. 📅 When is it? Tuesday 2nd – Thursday 4th June 2026 📍 Where is it? Excel London Join us and the global cyber community to: 💡 Discover more than 300 innovative exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services shaping the future of cyber security. 👂 Hear from world-class speakers delivering practical, actionable insights to keep you ahead of emerging threats. 🤲 Get hands-on with cutting-edge solutions in interactive workshops and live demos, and gain skills to accelerate your career. 🔌 Connect with over 13,000 industry professionals, expand your network and unlock new business opportunities. Don’t miss your chance to be part of building a safer cyber world – secure your place now: https://lnkd.in/g3-PC4Na Monika Radclyffe | Diane Gilbert | Sarah Pye | Maria Barr | Robert Kearney | Alan Every | Niki Benning | Michelle Zhu | Adam Bishop |

The UK’s AI momentum is accelerating — and on 29 April, Dell Technologies is bringing together the leaders who are driving it. Alongside partners Dell Technologies Capital, EY and NVIDIA, this summit will convene founders, investors and technology leaders to explore how innovation, capital and collaboration can unlock the next wave of AI‑driven growth and technology advancements. Here’s a preview of some of the standout sessions: - Keynote: John Roese, Global CTO at Dell Technologies - A founder fireside with Nscale, Adarga and WisdomNow AI, diving into what it really takes to build and deploy AI at scale - A VC panel featuring Dell Technologies Capital, TenX Ventures and others, unpacking where capital is flowing and why 📍 Plexal, Stratford, London 📅 29 April 2026 ⏰ 09:30 registration If you’re building, funding or deploying AI in the UK, this is the summit you won’t want to miss. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eKDCJ74J NVIDIA for Startups #AI #Innovation #iwork4Dell

Lucky number SEVEN? I think so 🎰 Applications for Cohort 7 of the DiSH Accelerator open TOMORROW and similar to last time, we're going bigger than ever. I’m looking for 20 digital startups and social enterprises ready to seriously level up their business fundamentals and cyber resilience through a structured 12-week in-person programme in central Manchester. Here's what you get: 🏢 Free workspace at DiSH Manchester on programme days 💪🏽 Tailored masterclasses covering digital, cyber and operational strategy 📈 1:1 mentoring with business growth and cyber resilience experts 👩🏽🏫 Coaching to sharpen your sales and investment pitches 🤝 Access to our expert consortium: Plexal, Barclays Eagle Labs, University of Manchester and Lancaster University 💸 Investment readiness support and funding opportunities 🔗 Warm introductions to the people that matter Applications close 31 May. Interested or know someone who should apply? Drop me a DM, always happy to chat. Link to register interest in the comments. Plexal Cyber Emma Marshall Elizabeth Mullis Alsa Tibbit Siobhan Gurrie David Bleakman James Darwent James Livsey Harvey Minton Oliver Swinden Lewis Adeniregun MSc Danny Dresner FCIIS Heather Waters Tanya Arturi, MSc (Dist), PCEC 🟡🔵/🟢🔴 #DiSHMCR