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SC clearance required as a minimum to attend

Join the MOD’s Crypt-Key and Defensive Cyber team for an engaging and informative Industry Day giving you the opportunity to understand the Defence Digital’s intent on future Defensive Cyber capability, its challenges and strategy update.

There will be briefings from Commercial and each of the Defensive Cyber programmes, including Digital Identity for Defence (DIfD), advising of a general strategy, pipeline activities for 2025 and beyond and a general challenge(s) in their programme.

There will be themed breakout sessions in the afternoon based on challenges advised by the programmes, including Security Operations Centre as-a-Service, Combined Auditing and Secret requirements for Digital Identity.

Finally, there will also be the option to discuss other topics with the team as part of the network and breaks. This is a unique opportunity to gain insight into our priorities, challenges, and collaboration opportunities

By completing the form, you are expressing an interest in attending only. Places will be confirmed after EoI closes on 19 September. By applying, you are agreeing to share your details with the Ministry of Defence.

A minimum of SC Clearance is required in order to attend.

Agenda

Time

Topic

09:00

Arrival and Networking

09:30

Welcome and Introduction

09:40

Defensive Cyber Strategic Update

10:00

Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Update and Pipeline

10:30

Cyber Resilience Programme (CRP) Update and Pipeline

11:00

Morning Break

11:15

Digital Identity for Defence (DIfD) Update and Pipeline

11:45

Q & A Session

12:10

Lunch

13:00

Commercial Update

13:45

Breakout Session Period 1

14:15

Breakout Session Period 2

14:45

Further opportunity to Network

15:15

Wrap Up and Close
Fred Sugden

Fred Sugden

Associate Director, Defence and National Security, techUK

Jeremy Wimble

Jeremy Wimble

Senior Programme Manager, Defence, techUK

Francesca Richiusa

Francesca Richiusa

Programme Team Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK

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Fred Sugden

Fred Sugden

Associate Director, Defence and National Security, techUK

Fred is responsible for techUK's activities across the Defence and National Security sectors, working to provide members with access to key stakeholders across the Defence and National Security community. Before taking on the role of Associate Director for Defence and National Security, Fred joined techUK in 2018, working as the Programme Head for Defence at techUK, leading the organisation's engagement with the Ministry of Defence. Before joining techUK, he worked at ADS, the national trade association representing Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space companies in the UK.

Fred is responsible for techUK’s market engagement and policy development activities across the Defence and National Security sectors, working closely with various organisations within the Ministry of Defence, and across the wider National Security and Intelligence community. Fred works closely with many techUK member companies that have an interest in these sectors, and is responsible for the activities of techUK's senior Defence & Security Board. Working closely with techUK's Programme Head for Cyber Security, Fred oversees a broad range of activities for techUK members.

Outside of work, Fred's interests include football (a Watford FC fan) and skiing.

 

Email:
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Phone:
07985 234 170

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Jeremy Wimble

Jeremy Wimble

Senior Programme Manager, Defence, techUK

Jeremy manages techUK's defence programme, helping the UK's defence technology sector align itself with the Ministry of Defence - including the National Armaments Directorate (NAD), UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) and Frontline Commands - through a broad range of activities including policy consultation, private briefings and early market engagement. The Programme supports the MOD as it procures new digital technologies.

Prior to joining techUK, from 2016-2024 Jeremy was International Security Programme Manager at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) coordinating research and impact activities for funders including the FCDO and US Department of Defense, as well as business development and strategy.

Jeremy has a MA in International Relations from the University of Birmingham and a BA (Hons) in Politics & Social Policy from Swansea University.

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LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-wimble-89183482/

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Francesca Richiusa

Francesca Richiusa

Programme Team Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK

Fran serves as the Programme Team Assistant within techUK’s Public Sector Market Programmes, where she is responsible for delivering comprehensive team support, managing administrative functions, and fostering strong relationships with members.

Prior to joining techUK in May 2025, Fran built a meaningful career in the charitable and local government sectors. She worked extensively with both victims and perpetrators of crime, and notably led the coordination of Domestic Homicide Reviews across Surrey—an initiative aimed at identifying lessons and preventing future incidents of domestic abuse.

Outside of work, Fran is an avid traveller and a proud cat mum who enjoys unwinding with her feline companions.

 

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Website:
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LinkedIn:
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