Midlands | 12 November

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Join Mujibur Rahman, your IFA Regional Ambassador, for the last of the Midlands regional event for this year. This final event offers you a chance to connect, re-visit, learn and network with your fellow peers before we break for the festive period.  

We are pleased to be joined by Michelle Ohran from The Cyber Resilience Centre Network who will deliver;

Fully Funded Cyber Support for IFA Members: What’s available and how to access it

Join us for a workshop covering the fully funded cyber support available for IFA Members, delivered by The Cyber Resilience Centre Network (CRC Network) in partnership with the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA). This session explains the current online threats facing accountants and introduces the free tools, resources and fully funded cyber resilience services available to help you protect your organisation. The session is jargon-free and focused on helping you understand what support is available and how to access it.

This session will cover:

  • Why accountants are being targeted by cyber criminals, including real-world case studies
  • How to increase your protection against common scams and vulnerabilities facing accountants
  • Introduction to the Cyber Resilience Centre Network and the fully funded cyber resilience tools, resources and services available 
  • How to get in touch and take your first steps towards better cyber resilience

Event details 

  • Date: Thursday 12 November 2026
  • Time: 18:00 – 20:00hrs (arrival from 17:30hrs onwards with a 18:00hrs start)
  • Delivery: In-person, UK 
  • Cost: Free of charge
  • CPD hours: 2
  • Refreshments: Complimentary refreshments will be provided. Please register in advance so we can cater appropriately. 

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This in-person session event will also include: 

  • A welcome and update from IFA, including introductions to new and existing members. 
  • A short business-focused presentation. 
  • An opportunity to refresh your knowledge, gain industry insight and earn 2 CPD hours. 
  • Dedicated time for networking with members and professional contacts. 

The meeting is open to non-members, and we encourage you to bring colleagues or professional contacts who may benefit from attending.

Attendance in person is mandatory for CPD accreditation. If, for any reason, you are unable to attend, we kindly ask that you do not register for this event. 

Venue

TBC

We look forward to seeing you. 

About the speaker:

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Michelle began her policing career in 1996 and has three decades of experience investigating serious crimes across the West Midlands.

Throughout her career, she has worked closely with partner organisations and charities, often leading the development of innovative processes and best practices to improve multi-agency collaboration. Her ability to drive change within both policing and external partnerships has fostered strong, long-term working relationships. These qualities underpin her leadership at the Cyber Resilience Centre, where she continues to champion cross-sector cooperation and resilience in the face of evolving digital threats