ICAEW London: Cyber security essentials | Insights from City of London Police | 8 October 2026

Understand how cyber criminals really operate and gain practical steps to protect yourself and your organisation.

With cyber threats continuing to evolve, many of the most successful attacks still begin by targeting individuals through increasingly sophisticated tactics. In this practical and engaging virtual session, Ian, Police Constable at the City of London Police, will draw on real-life casework from the Cyber Griffin team to demonstrate how cyber criminals exploit human behaviour, systems and processes.

Following a typical attack journey—from social engineering through to phishing and malware—this session highlights where risks arise and, crucially, how they can be mitigated using straightforward, effective security practices.

Why You Should Attend

This session is designed for professionals at all levels who want to strengthen their understanding of cyber risks and take practical steps to stay secure. Whether you’re new to cyber security or looking to refresh your knowledge, you will benefit from:

• Real-world insight | Learn how cyber attacks unfold through real-life examples encountered by the City of London Police.

• Practical, actionable advice | Gain clear steps you can implement immediately to reduce risk across your organisation.

• Understanding key threat areas | Explore how social engineering, phishing and account compromise are used to gain access.

• Prevention-focused learning | Discover best practice around secure connections, account security and emerging threats.

• Interactive Q&A session | Put your specific questions and scenarios directly to an expert.

Key takeaway | By the end of this session, you will be equipped with practical tools and techniques to strengthen your cyber resilience and confidently apply improved security behaviours in your day-to-day work.