Tues, 18 March, St Helier, Jersey: Oakglen Wealth had the pleasure of hosting a dynamic and thought-provoking breakfast seminar with BDO Ltd, where they delved into one of the most pressing issues facing businesses today — cyber security.

The seminar provided an insightful exploration of the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, highlighting the growing complexity and scale of risks that organisations face. From emerging cyber threats to the opportunities that come with building stronger cyber resilience, our discussion painted a comprehensive picture of the current and future challenges.

As technological advancements, human factors, and geopolitical influences all play a significant role in the growing cyber threat, the speakers also addressed the shift in how nation-states increasingly employ cyber capabilities to exert influence, steal data, and disrupt rivals. Cyber attacks are now a key component of foreign and economic policy for many nations, making it essential for businesses to stay ahead of the curve.

In parallel, speakers also explored how success in today’s digital economy requires organisations to innovate and operate at speed, with seamless access to data and services — especially in the age of hybrid working and global markets. While many businesses rely on third-party providers to manage their data security, this dependence creates vulnerabilities but also drives innovation in the cyber security sector.

Speakers included Director of Strategic Insight at BDO Ltd, Oliver Farber and Oakglen Wealth Investment Director, William Lamond. Will delivered an insightful presentation that covered both the challenges and opportunities in this ever-evolving space. His expertise highlighted how cyber security is not just a risk factor, but also a key investment theme, influencing portfolio positioning through both defensive and growth-oriented strategies.

The discussion underscored that the evolving cyber security landscape presents both significant risks and valuable investment opportunities. There was a high level of engagement from the audience, eager to explore how to navigate this space with greater resilience.

The event was organised by Oliver Farber and the BDO Jersey team, alongside Oakglen Wealth Investment Director, Michael Clarke, and Oakglen Wealth Marketing Lead, David Stoney. The seminar served as a timely reminder that collaboration is key to driving success, serving both businesses and clients.