Businesses are being invited to the Cyber Security Showcase 2024.

The event, which is free to attend, will take place at The Auctioneer in Carlisle on Thursday, November 14, between 10am and 1pm.

It will feature presentations from organisations dedicated to combating cybercrime.

Attendees will be given strategies to help protect their businesses from increasingly advanced cyber threats.

Mike Foster from VIPRE Security will be one of the speakers at the event.

He will discuss how cybercriminals frequently pose as top executives to trick employees into disclosing sensitive information, including bank account details and passwords

David Tregurtha from WatchGuard will also be speaking at the event.

He will showcase cybersecurity innovations aimed at tackling the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.

The event is hosted by Logic Business Systems, a company based in Carlisle that's dedicated to boosting cybersecurity awareness in the region.

John Stashkiw, managing director, said: "As larger organisations implement sophisticated defences, hackers are shifting focus to softer targets.

"Logic is collaborating with WatchGuard and VIPRE to raise awareness before it’s too late."

Businesses interested in attending can claim their free tickets by visiting Eventbrite.