From Working Group to Cyber Hub
The West Midlands Cyber Hub grew out of a shared ambition to connect the region’s cyber businesses, practitioners, universities, and public-sector partners. We look at how that community developed and the foundations it created for the next stage of regional cyber collaboration.
Cyber Risks Facing West Midlands Manufacturers
Connected equipment, operational technology, remote access and increasingly digital supply chains are creating new dependencies for manufacturers. We look at five cyber risks West Midlands manufacturing businesses should understand and what they can do about them.
The Changing Cyber Economy for West Midlands Businesses
The UK’s cyber economy is changing, bringing new opportunities and new expectations for businesses. We look at what the latest sector evidence means for West Midlands SMEs, technology companies and organisations looking to strengthen their cyber capability.
Ten Years of Cyber Breaches: Lessons for SMEs
A decade of government data shows that cyber threats have become a persistent part of doing business. We look at what has changed, what has not, and the practical lessons smaller organisations can take from ten years of UK cyber security evidence.
Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2026
The latest UK Cyber Security Breaches Survey shows that cyber risk remains a routine business challenge. We identify five practical actions West Midlands SMEs can take to improve resilience, strengthen basic controls and reduce exposure.
Why Regional Cyber Support Matters
National cyber guidance is extensive, but organisations still need practical help turning advice into action. Regional cyber support can connect businesses with expertise, skills, programmes, research and trusted networks close to where they operate.
Cyber Security and Winning Business
Cyber security is increasingly becoming part of procurement, supplier assurance and contractual requirements. For SMEs, cyber capability may affect not only resilience but access to customers, contracts and supply-chain opportunities.
Cyber Security and Resilience Bill
Changes to UK cyber regulation could affect more organisations directly and many more through their customers and supply chains. We explain which West Midlands businesses should pay attention and the questions they should be asking now.
Building Regional Cyber Capability
Practical support, cyber clinics, skills activities, events and stronger connections between businesses and specialists formed the core of the West Midlands Cyber Hub programme in 2026. We look at how these activities helped strengthen cyber capability across the region.
Funding and Support for Cyber SMEs
Funding can help cyber businesses develop products, build capability and reach new markets, but grants are only one part of the growth landscape. We look at funding, procurement, support and commercial opportunities available to growing cyber SMEs.