Bamboo Technology and Tech OP have partnered with Gloucestershire College to stage a one day event on 28th April (at the Gloucester Campus) to raise awareness of the cyber security threat.
The Seven Cyber Sins event will give local business leaders and a small group of Gloucestershire College students a non-technical look at the growing threats faced by businesses.
Derek Hassack, Head of School at Gloucestershire College, said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for some of our students to gain a better understanding of the cyber security threat and to spend the day working alongside senior leaders at major employers across the county."
Simon Leonard, Commercial Director at Tech OP, added: "The sad truth is that many businesses do not have the correct protection in place when it comes to cyber security. They are unaware of the nature of modern day security threats and do not understand how they may be compromised, and how significant the impact can be.
"This event will demonstrate - with real-world examples and using non-technical language - the range and breadth of cyber threats and how they are targeting staff and businesses every day."
Lorrin White, MD of Bamboo Technology, said: "Business leaders are overwhelmed by almost daily media reports highlighting the latest breaches, attacks and threats. But most don't understand the solutions or processes their businesses must have in place to protect both their own data, and that of their customers.
"It is not unreasonable today to think of cyber security planning in terms of when your business will be attacked, not if. With a lack of understanding or awareness and complacency being the biggest risks to any business, this event is set to be invaluable."