Helping businesses to stay cyber safe
Businesses across Northern Ireland are being encouraged to take part in CyberNI Week 2026, running from Monday 2 to Sunday 8 March 2026.
The event is run by the Northern Ireland Cyber Security Centre (NICSC) and brings together government, business, schools, and community groups to improve cyber security across Northern Ireland.
What’s happening
Events across the week will offer free advice, workshops, and talks to help businesses and individuals stay safe online. Highlights include
- CyberNI Conference 2026 (3 March 2026) – offering insights from experts across government and industry.
- Pinsent Masons’ Cyber Report Launch (4 March 2026) – sharing findings on current cyber risks and challenges.
- Cyber Security Awareness for Small Organisations (4 March 2026) – a joint session by PSNI and Northern Ireland Cyber Security Centre for local SMEs.
- Ulster Bank Scam Awareness Session (5 March 2026) – an opportunity to learn how to spot phishing and fraud.
- International Women’s Day Event (6 March 2026) – celebrating women in Northern Ireland’s cyber sector.
Community sessions from Go ON NI and Libraries NI will also run throughout the week on topics such as avoiding scams and understanding fake news.
See the full schedule on the CyberNI Week 2026 event list.
How to get involved
Businesses can
- host an event using the CyberNI Week host pack
- attend events to boost their cyber awareness
- share their involvement on social media using #CyberNIWeek26
Cyber attacks can happen to any organisation. CyberNI Week helps businesses and communities learn simple ways to protect themselves and work together to stay secure online.
First published 10 February 2026
