CyberNI Week 2026
CyberNI Week 2026"Collaborating to strengthen Cyber Resilience"
Building upon the success of CyberNI Week 2025, the Northern Ireland Cyber Security Centre (NICSC) is delighted to be coordinating the delivery of the CyberNI Week 2026. Over a period of 7 days, a wide range of events will be taking place across government, industry, academia, charity and voluntary sector, with the aim of further strengthening our collaborative commitment to raising cyber security awareness locally.
Get involved in CyberNI Week
Host an event during CyberNI Week - For more information please see CyberNI Week Event Host pack
Attend an event during CyberNI Week - Improve your cyber security awareness and knowledge by attending one or more of the cyber security events held during CyberNI Week.
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CyberNI Week 2026 Events
Wednesday 04 March 2026
Pinsent Masons' Cyber Report Launch - Cyber Security Landscape, Risks & Challenges
Pinsent Masons is delighted to announce that it will host the Northern Ireland launch of its 7th annual cyber report.
08:30 - 4 March 2026
CyberFirst NI Girls Competition Celebration
The CyberFirst Girls Competition Celebration, honours the incredible achievements of NI's top 10 teams to shine a spotlight on the future leaders of cyber security.
10:00 - 4 March 2026
Go ON NI in partnership with LibrariesNI - Scams and How to Avoid Them (Carrickfergus)
Tips on how to stay safe online.
10:00 - 4 March 2026
Promptly Human - AI safety and ethics for a non-technical audience
Learn about the potential risks associated with AI, such as sharing data and in-built bias, and how to protect against them.
11:00 - 4 March 2026
PSNI/NICSC - Empower Your Organisation: Cyber Security Awareness Session for Small Organisations
In collaboration with the PSNI, the Northern Ireland Cyber Security Centre (NICSC) are hosting a Cyber Security Awareness Session for SMEs.
11:30 - 4 March 2026
Using CTEM & AI To Build A Resilient & Modern SOC - Rapid7
Join us in Belfast to evolve beyond "detect and respond." Explore how Agentic AI and CTEM principles transition security from reactive firefighting to preemptive defence.
11:30 - 4 March 2026
Nutanix - Protect Your Live Data in Real Time
This webinar explores how modern cyber strategies protect the frontline of your data
14:00 - 4 March 2026
Kainos Cyber Challenge: Capture the Flag
Get ready to put your cybersecurity skills to the test in the ultimate Capture the Flag competition- it's game on at Kainos!
16:00 - 4 March 2026
Thursday 05 March 2026
Pause... Protect your business from scams today - Ulster Bank
Join us as we follow the story of Sam, a fictional employee who encounters a range of emails from colleagues, suppliers, and trusted organisations.
10:00 - 5 March 2026
Integrity360 - Resilience redefined: Navigating the human-AI era: Integrity360’s 2026 cyber security trends and predictions
Gain exclusive insights from Integrity360’s experts on the biggest cybersecurity trends shaping 2026.
11:00 - 5 March 2026
ISACA and ISC2 NI Cyber Week - Wisdom and AI - Incompatible?
ISACA and ISC2 Chapters are delighted to be taking part in NI Cyber Week. We are honoured to make use of the Ulster Bank Accelerator Hub in Donegall Square East, Belfast.
13:00 - 5 March 2026
Belfast MET - Quantum Principles and Post-Quantum Cryptography: An Introduction
This masterclass will explain the underlying capabilities of the quantum phenomenon, and how it can be used or misused in the field of digital security.
14:00 - 5 March 2026
Responding to a data breach - NICVA, Extern, PSNI
This is a unique opportunity for Voluntary and Community organisations to hear from Extern on the impact of an incident and the lessons learned.
15:00 - 5 March 2026
Hungry Hackers - Madigan Solutions
Join us at Madigan Solutions for Pen Testing & Pizza: hacking for hungry beginners with delicious slices of pizza, on Thursday, March 5th.
17:30 - 5 March 2026
Friday 06 March 2026
International Women's Day with NI Cyber and Danske Bank UK
In recognition of International Women's Day, join us for a celebration of the brilliant women working in our local cyber and information security ecosystem.
09:30 - 6 March 2026
CyberFirst - Cyber and IT Insight Day
The aim of this event is to inform attendees of the various jobs available in IT and cyber security, what skills are required and provide attendees with the opportunity to hear from local industry.
10:00 - 6 March 2026
Go ON NI in partnership with LibrariesNI - Scams and How to Avoid Them (Belfast)
Tips on how to stay safe online.
10:30 - 6 March 2026
Go ON NI in partnership with LibrariesNI - Media Literacy: Understanding Fake News (Carryduff)
Can you believe everything you see online? Learn how to be more critical about what you read.
10:30 - 6 March 2026
Go ON NI in partnership with LibrariesNI - Media Literacy: Understanding Fake News (Lisburn)
Can you believe everything you see online? Learn how to be more critical about what you read.
14:00 - 6 March 2026
Event Information
When02 - 08 March 2026
Where Across Northern Ireland