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About
The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East
The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East helps small and medium-sized businesses, charities, and public sector organisations improve their cyber security. Our services are led by UK policing and delivered in partnership with regional universities.
The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East is part of the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group (NCRCG), a not-for-profit organisation supported by the Home Office, policing and Ambassador partners.
Integral to NCRCG’S reach are nine regional Cyber Resilience Centres (CRCs). The CRC network was established to strengthen the cyber resilience and security of SMEs.
The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East, along with cyber resilience centres across England and Wales, provides cyber security guidance and practical support to help businesses strengthen their defences against cyber threats. Our services are backed by UK policing and delivered in partnership with regional universities.
Our team of Experts
Paul Lopez
Director
Paul was part of the team that established the Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre (ECRC) in 2021. Prior to that he had served as a police officer for 30 years rising to the rank of Detective Superintendent. Paul has worked across number of diverse disciplines including Major Crime, Serious and Organised Crime, Counter Corruption, and prior to joining the ECRC, he headed up the Regional Cyber Crime Unit.
Following his retirement as a cop in 2023 Paul returned to the Managing Director role of the ECRC and remains committed to use his experience to support businesses within the Region to help them tackle the growing threat of cyber-crime and improve their levels of cyber resilience.
Paul Lopez
Director
Jim Stevenson
Head of Cyber Security and Innovation
Inspector Jim Stevenson brings 21 years of policing experience to the Cyber Resilience Centre. Jim’s background in Neighbourhood Policing means he has spent years working with the police’s partner agencies to tackle long term problems in a variety of community settings.
Jim’s experience has seen him work in a variety of fields from collaborative project work, complex crime investigations, community problem solving and schools’ outreach.
Jim Stevenson
Head of Cyber Security and Innovation
Sapphire Little
Business Development Manager
Sapphire was previously enrolled in the NCRCG Cyber PATH programme where she delivered a range of cyber security services to SMEs, charities and schools across England and Wales. Now at the ECRC, Sapphire leads a variety of initiatives aimed at strengthening cyber resilience across diverse sectors.
With a degree in Criminology and Sociology, complemented by a strong foundation in cyber security Sapphire is committed to simplifying complex topics, building lasting relationships, and empowering organisations to navigate their cyber resilience journey with clarity and confidence.
Sapphire Little
Business Development Manager
Emily Bevan
Community Engagement Lead
Emily came to the ECRC as part of a placement year with Bedfordshire Police. She is currently completing a degree in Geography at the University of Manchester, bringing a new perspective to the centre.
Emily is looking forward to promoting the messages of the ECRC, with a particular focus on getting out in the community, visiting local areas and travelling to various business events and trade shows. She has also taken a particular interest in writing many of the website blogs which she is doing weekly.
Emily Bevan
Community Engagement Lead
Lucy Dover
Business Development Assistant
Lucy came to the ECRC as part of a placement year with Bedfordshire Police. She is currently completing a degree in Criminology at the University of Bath. Lucy is excited to support Sapphire and the ECRC with their mission to strengthen organisations’ cyber resilience, and build positive relationships between businesses and the police.
Lucy Dover
Business Development Assistant
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Frequently Asked Questions
Join The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East for free and receive expert guidance from cyber security professionals. We offer free practical guidance and cyber security resources to boost your cyber awareness, and local threat updates to keep your organisation safe.
We provide a range of free expert guidance and resources, and government funded cyber security services to our members. Joining The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East unlocks access to fully funded security awareness training and access to a range of Cyber PATH services.
Our cyber security services and guidance are delivered by either cyber professionals from the police force or university students from the Cyber PATH programme who have gone through a rigorous vetting process and are fully backed by cyber practitioners and police officers.
Our cyber security services are designed to help organisations of all sizes, operating in all sectors, with a particular focus on SMEs in the East of England.
Complete the membership sign up formf to become a member of The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East. Boost your company’s cyber resilience today.
When you become a member of The Cyber Resilience Centre for the East, you will have access to a free cyber security consultation with our team to assess your organisation’s current cyber resilience.
Cyber Essentials is a UK government backed certification that helps organisations protect themselves against common cyber threats. The ECRC can help your business become Cyber Essentials certified.
The most common cyber threats faced in the region are phishing attacks, malware and ransomware attacks, and social engineering. Through our free membership, you’ll receive expert guidance, helpful resources, and fully funded services that will help you and your staff identify, report and prevent the most common cyber threats targeting the region.
