From Risk to Resilience: A Cyber Security Event
Date
21/10/2026
Event Type
In-person
Location
Franklin's Gardens, NN5 5BG
📅 Wednesday, 21st October 2026 | 11:30am – 4:45pm
📍 Northampton Saints Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens
🎟️ Free to attend
Join Digital Origin, cyber security experts from Fortis Cyber, Lockton and N-Able and Franklins Solicitors for an afternoon of practical advice on cyber threats, business resilience and the wider legal and commercial considerations.
Highlights include:
• Expert insights on AI-driven cyber threats and cyber resilience
• Guidance on cyber insurance and risk management
• Hear from Paul Abbott, former co-owner of Knights of Old, as he shares first-hand lessons from the cyber attack that contributed to the company’s collapse
• Interactive panel discussion and networking opportunities
Who should attend? Business owners, IT leaders and anyone responsible for cyber security, risk or business continuity.
Agenda
11:30 | Arrival, Refreshments & Networking
12:00 | Welcome & Introductions
with Stephen Richardson, CEO, Digital Origin
12:05 | The 2026 Threat Landscape: AI, Ransomware & Emerging Risks for SMEs
with Scott Goodman, Principal Team Lead and Ben Lee, Head Nerd, N-able
12:35 | Live Hacking Demonstration and Insight-Led Keynote Session
with Ben Owen, Co-Founder of The OSINT Group, former British Intelligence operative and star of the internationally acclaimed TV series Hunted.
13:25 | Lunch & Networking
14:15 | Building Cyber Resilience: Practical Steps for SMEs
with Matt Leonards, Managing Director, Fortis Cyber
14:45 | From Cyber Incident to Insurance Claim
with Alex Spensley, Vice President, Cyber & Technology, Lockton
15:15 | Refreshments Break
15:30 | Panel Q&A: Surviving a Cyber Attack
with Simon Long, Managing Partner, Franklins Solicitors LLP, Lockton, N-able and Paul Abbott
16:15 | Drinks Reception & Networking
16:45 | Event Close
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Speaker Bios
Ben Owen
Co-Founder of The OSINT Group - Ex-British Intelligence - Cyber Security Expert
Ben Owen is an internationally recognised expert in covert operations, surveillance and online investigations with over 23 years’ experience working at the very height of national security, military operations and now the private sector. Ben’s experience is leading large covert operations across the U.K. and abroad to combat counter terrorism, counterproliferation and counter espionage operations and attacks against the U.K. and its allies. Ben’s main role was to lead, direct and manage covert operational teams to gather intelligence against individuals and groups of national security in very high paced and pressured environments.
Alex Spensley
Vice President, Cyber & Technology, Lockton
Alex is Vice President in the London Cyber and Technology team, specialising in client advisory and insurance placement for businesses ranging from UK SMEs to multinationals. Transitioning from a background in professional indemnity, Alex has dedicated the past five years to the cyber sector. Alex works closely with organisations to analyse their shifting risk profiles and engineer bespoke insurance solutions that mitigate both traditional operational exposures and complex, emerging digital threats.
Simon Long
Managing Partner, Franklins Solicitors LLP
Simon Long is an experienced Corporate and Commercial Solicitor, advising businesses from owner-managed companies through to large corporate organisations.
A combination of legal, commercial and leadership experience gives Simon a practical understanding of the challenges businesses face when managing risk and responding to unexpected events.
Scott Goodman
Principal Team Lead for Mid-Market & Enterprise Sales across EMEA, N-able
Scott joined N-able in 2024, and since then has regularly been recognised as one of the top global performers in the company. A fiercely competitive individual, Scott’s role involves building strong relationships with senior IT leaders and helping them to recognise the full potential of the N-able suite of products across security operations, endpoint management, and data protection.
Ben Lee
Head Nerd, N-able
Ben Lee joined N-able after spending most of his career working with Microsoft technologies and, for the last 15 years, has specialized in their Unified Communications and Collaboration tools. He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer and a seasoned consultant in the Microsoft ecosystem. As a recognized thought leader in the industry, Ben has spoken at multiple conferences, including Comms vNext in Denver and Commsverse in the UK, and has led lightning talks at user group events such as DTX Expo North & London, covering topics like Copilot and Teams features.
Matt Leonards
Managing Director, Fortis Cyber
