Free Cyber Security awareness event (21.10.2025) in person
The Metropolitan Police Cyber Protect Team would like to extend an invitation for you to attend an in-person, free Cyber Security awareness event focused on supporting charities that work with survivors of domestic abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). This event aims to highlight the critical role of digital safety in protecting vulnerable individuals and to promote best practices in Cyber Security within our community.
We are bringing together professionals from across sectors — frontline services, and technology experts — to share insights, raise awareness, and explore how we can collectively strengthen support for those most at risk.
When:
Morning of 21 October 2025, with optional Cyber Escape Room Exercise after lunch (provided). The full list of speakers will be released by email to attendees nearer the time.
Where:
New Scotland Yard, Victoria Embankment, London SW1A 2JL.
What You Will Learn:
- Types of technology commonly used to abuse, stalk and harass women and girls
- How perpetrators misuse technology and how to recognise signs
- Key legislation relating to tech-facilitated abuse, stalking and harassment
- How to report a crime and what victims can expect from the police
- Real-life case studies
- Best practice for collecting, handling, and preserving evidence to assist a police investigation
- Equipping you with practical tools & advice to help you improve victims' cyber security
Why Attend?
This free workshop will provide you with the tools to:
- Better identify and respond to technology-facilitated abuse, stalking and harassment
- Enhance your professional expertise and support for victims and survivors
- Updates on emerging trends in technology misuse by perpetrators
- Network with other practitioners and hear presentations from speakers on the front line of Cyber Security and Cyber Crime prevention.
Speakers:
Metropolitan Police Cyber Crime Unit.
University College London.
Huntress Labs.
Stalls:
Cyber Resilience Centre for London.
City Of London Police – Cyber Griffin.
Police Cyber Alarm.
Please reply to Oliver.Clixby@met.police.uk to RSVP with your interest.