CyberIsle, the island’s flagship annual cyber security conference, returns in October with a new backer.

Ballasalla-based Riela Cyber, a cyber security operations centre, will be the event’s platinum sponsor.

CyberIsle 2021 aims to help Manx businesses, institutions and the wider community better understand how to protect their operations, assets and reputations.

It’s a good fit for Riela who recently co-hosted an event with the Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce highlighting the common attack methods used by cyber criminals in corporate settings.

Riela Group founder, Robert Tobin, said: ’As a group of interrelated companies that understand cyber risk management, we are proud and enthusiastic to be supporting the critical initiatives promoted at the 2021 edition of CyberIsle.

’This focused event is the ideal opportunity for local businesses and individuals to learn more about the cyber risks they are open to, and how this year’s theme of resilience can be strategically applied in their situation.’

Across the day at the event sponsors and contributors will present a wide range of initiatives and will be on hand along with vendors and delegates, to demonstrate and discuss current best practice in cost-effective cyber defence and awareness.

Industry experts will present case studies, practical tools and insights to promote the importance of cyber security, asking the key question: ’How prepared are you and your network?’

Mr Tobin added: ’The cyber threats facing businesses, individuals and institutions - ranging from critical energy infrastructure to health care - grow by the day in scale, complexity and sophistication.

’As the threat grows, the profits for cyber criminals grow, so they redouble their efforts. Defence against these insidious criminal behaviours is a pressing issue for society.’

l CyberIsle 2021 takes place on Tuesday October 19 at the Villa Marina in Douglas. It is free and open to everyone. It will run from 9.30am to 5.30pm with opportunities for networking throughout the day.

Registrations can be made online at https://cyberisle-2021.eventbrite.co.uk

l A limited number of sponsorship options, stand-alone trade stands and guest tables in the Royal Hall are still available. Contact [email protected] for more information.