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Cybersecurity experts to host interactive business brunch in Ipswich

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Local businesses can learn how to strengthen their human firewall against cyber threats at an upcoming interactive event in Ipswich.

The Business Brunch, hosted by Suffolk Chamber of Commerce, will feature live phishing simulations and practical strategies for empowering employees.

The big picture: On October 24th, cybersecurity experts from Spear Shield and Egress will lead an interactive session on protecting organisations from human-activated cyber risks.

Why it matters: Employees play a vital role in defending against cyber threats but can also inadvertently open the door to attacks through everyday actions.

Key details:

  • Date: Thursday 24 October 2024, 10:30am-12:30pm

  • Venue: Venue16, 312 Tuddenham Rd, Ipswich IP4 3QJ

  • Cost: £25.00+VAT for members, £40.00+VAT for non-members

What to expect:

  • Live spear phishing simulation allowing attendees to see how cybercriminals operate

  • Insights on human-activated cyber risks and their potential business impact

  • Practical strategies for educating staff to identify and respond to phishing attempts

  • Guidance on creating a culture of security awareness

Who's speaking:

  • Max Harper, CEO & Co-Founder at Spear Shield Ltd

  • Josh Broadbent, CTO at Spear Shield Ltd

  • James Sheldrake, Head of Innovation at Egress, a KnowBe4 company

The bottom line: This event offers local business owners actionable tips to strengthen their human firewall against evolving cyber threats.

How to attend: Spaces are limited. Businesses can find more information and book their places on the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce website.

Former Ipswich Town striker charged in £600k cannabis smuggling case

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Former Ipswich Town striker Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been charged with attempting to smuggle £600,000 worth of cannabis through a UK airport.

The big picture: The 33-year-old, who spent two seasons at Portman Road from 2011 to 2013, was arrested by National Crime Agency officers in Scotland following the seizure of approximately 60kg of the drug at Stansted airport.

Jay Emmanuel Thomas playing for Ipswich Town
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas playing for TownAlamy

Key details:

  • Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, 33, was arrested Wednesday in Gourock, Inverclyde.

  • He's accused of attempting to smuggle £600,000 worth of cannabis through Stansted airport.

  • Border Force officers found approximately 60kg of the drug in two suitcases from Bangkok.

  • Emmanuel-Thomas is set to appear at Carlisle magistrates court Thursday, charged with importing class B drugs.

60kg of cannabis
60kg of cannabis was seizedNCA

JET's Ipswich career: The journeyman joined Ipswich in 2011 for £1.1m from Arsenal, scoring nine goals in 75 appearances for the Tractor Boys. He left Ipswich in 2013 in a swap deal with Bristol City. He most recently played with Greenock Morton in the Scottish Championship.

The bottom line: The NCA warns that cannabis smuggling into the UK carries a maximum 14-year prison sentence, contradicting misinformation some couriers receive about facing only fines.

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