Event

Closing cyber vulnerabilities in UK critical infrastructure

17 August 2026, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Location: Online

Think tank: The Henry Jackson Society

This event hosted by UK think tank the Henry Jackson Society discusses closing cyber vulnerabilities in UK critical infrastructure.

The UK remains dangerously exposed to cyber threat actors. Critical systems, services, and infrastructure have been successfully targeted by hackers from hostile states.

Previous attacks against the UK’s transport system, NHS, and government systems have caused serious economic harm and underlined the ongoing exposure UK systems have, despite the warnings. As Russia and others continue to probe holes in UK cybersecurity, the need for action has never been greater. This event will showcase the vulnerabilities that exist, and how they can be closed before more serious consequences follow.

Speakers

Michael McManus – Director of Research, Henry Jackson Society

Matthew Rosenquist – Chief Information Security Officer, Cybersecurity Insight

Anthony Upward – Chief Executive, Cognition Intelligence