CyberNI Week 2026 is an annual event organized by the Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action (NICVA), focusing on enhancing cyber resilience among charities and voluntary organizations across Northern Ireland. Scheduled from Monday, March 2, to Sunday, March 8, 2026, this week-long initiative aims to equip organizations with the knowledge and tools necessary to protect themselves against cyber threats.
The event's theme, "Collaborating to Strengthen Cyber Resilience," underscores the importance of joint efforts among government bodies, businesses, educational institutions, and community groups. Key sessions include a free online webinar titled "Responding to a Data Breach," featuring insights from NICVA, the Northern Ireland Cyber Security Centre (NICSC), the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), and Extern, a charity that recently experienced a ransomware attack. This session offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from those who have navigated a cyber incident.
In addition to the webinar, CyberNI Week 2026 offers a comprehensive program of events and resources designed to provide practical advice and tools for enhancing online security. Participants can access a range of guidance materials from the Northern Ireland Cyber Security Centre, tailored to help charities, communities, and businesses stay secure online.
This event is particularly beneficial for charities, voluntary organizations, and community groups seeking to bolster their cyber security measures. By participating, attendees will gain valuable insights into preventing and responding to cyber attacks, ensuring the safety and integrity of their digital operations.
Speakers(5)
Anne Morrison
Life Coach at Morr Living
Anne Morrison is a life coach at Morr Living, specializing in emotional intelligence and resilience training for leaders.
Neil Furminger
Head of Cyber Essentials at The IASME Consortium
Neil is Head of Cyber Essentials at The IASME Consortium. His passion is to help organisations become more cyber aware and secure by adopting basic technical measures. He actively works on the Cyber Essentials scheme and travels across the UK promoting its benefits to organisations across all sectors and supporting the network of over 300 Cyber Essentials certifying bodies.
Representative from Extern
Extern
A representative from Extern, a charity supporting vulnerable individuals, will share experiences from a recent ransomware attack and data breach.
Representative from PSNI
Police Service of Northern Ireland
A representative from the Police Service of Northern Ireland will provide insights into law enforcement's role in cyber incident response.
Sandra Bailie
Head of Organisational Development at NICVA
Sandra Bailie is the Head of Organisational Development at NICVA, focusing on enhancing organizational capabilities and resilience.
Event Details
- Date
- March 5, 2026
- Location
- Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Charities, voluntary organizations, community groups, businesses, educational institutions, and government bodies interested in enhancing cyber resilience.