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.
West Midlands Cyber in Action
Cyber capability is being built across the West Midlands through businesses, universities, events, skills programmes and collaboration. We look at how activity across the region is connecting cyber with innovation, manufacturing, leadership and workforce development.
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.
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.
CyberDIVA and Online Harm
Researchers, practitioners and organisations across the West Midlands are contributing to the challenge of online harm. CyberDIVA highlights how collaboration across technology, safeguarding, policy and research can help address complex digital risks.
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.
Building a Home for Cyber in the West Midlands
Creating a stronger regional cyber community requires more than a network. The West Midlands Cyber Hub established a physical home where businesses, practitioners, universities and partners could meet, collaborate and build new connections.