Prove It or Lose the Contract: What Buyers Now Expect from Suppliers

About this event

The Bill's impact spreads through supply chains via questionnaires and contract renewals rather than direct regulation.

Buyers are shifting expectations from having security controls to proving tested resilience, with Cyber Essentials now a baseline rather than sufficient assurance. Businesses will face demands for evidence of incident response plans, regular security testing and independent verification.

Recent breaches at major retailers show how supply chain vulnerabilities ripple across entire networks. Speakers include Cara Walker, Global CTO at adm Indicia, who manages over 2,000 suppliers and sees security demands from both sides of the relationship, and Matt Lovell, CEO of CloudGuard, discussing what security teams observe during major threats. The session addresses practical steps that deliver value regardless of final Bill details.

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What is Prove It or Lose the Contract: What Buyers Now Expect from Suppliers?

A session on how the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill will reshape supplier requirements and contract terms. Essential for any business that works with larger organisations or relies on external IT providers.

When does Prove It or Lose the Contract: What Buyers Now Expect from Suppliers take place?

Prove It or Lose the Contract: What Buyers Now Expect from Suppliers takes place on 5 November 2026.

Where does Prove It or Lose the Contract: What Buyers Now Expect from Suppliers take place?

Prove It or Lose the Contract: What Buyers Now Expect from Suppliers takes place at Greater Manchester.

Who is organising Prove It or Lose the Contract: What Buyers Now Expect from Suppliers?

Prove It or Lose the Contract: What Buyers Now Expect from Suppliers is organised by Manchester Digital.

How do I book a place at Prove It or Lose the Contract: What Buyers Now Expect from Suppliers?

You can book a place at Prove It or Lose the Contract: What Buyers Now Expect from Suppliers at https://www.manchesterdigital.com/event/cloudguard/the-cyber-security-and-resilience-bill-what-to-do-before-your-customers-ask.