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Last week, MetaCompliance had the privilege of attending InCyber 2025 in Lille, one of Europe’s premier cybersecurity events. As a first-time exhibitor, we were thrilled to engage with industry leaders, exchange insights and showcase our expertise in human risk management and cybersecurity awareness.
A Successful Event for MetaCompliance
InCyber Forum provided a fantastic platform for connecting with our clients, partners and new prospects. Throughout the event, we had the opportunity to demonstrate how MetaCompliance is helping organisations mitigate cyber risk through personalised security awareness training and compliance automation. Our team was on hand to discuss the latest trends in cybersecurity and highlight how businesses can drive real behavioural change to enhance their security posture.
Key Takeaways from InCyber 2025
- The Human Factor Remains Critical – A recurring theme across discussions and presentations was the importance of human-centric cybersecurity. While technology plays a vital role, the human factor remains essential in ensuring effective protection. Businesses must prioritise employee education and awareness to reduce risk effectively. It’s not just about having the right tools in place; it’s about equipping individuals with the knowledge and behaviors needed to identify, prevent, and respond to cyber threats. Only by focusing on both technology and the human element can organisations truly safeguard their assets and data.
- Regulatory Compliance is a Growing Concern – Many organisations are facing mounting challenges in keeping up with rapidly evolving regulatory requirements, especially in the context of cybersecurity and data protection. As regulations continue to change and become more stringent, businesses are under increasing pressure to ensure they remain compliant while maintaining secure operations. Solutions that simplify compliance management are in high demand, particularly those that provide streamlined processes for tracking and reporting on regulatory changes.
- Engagement is Key to Cyber Awareness – Traditional training methods are no longer enough to effectively combat the evolving cyber threat landscape. Attendees expressed a strong interest in our approach to cybersecurity awareness, which emphasizes interactive and engaging content designed to resonate with employees at all levels. Rather than relying on generic training, we believe that custom-tailored cybersecurity training for staff is essential for addressing the unique challenges faced by different industries and vertical markets. Each sector—whether healthcare, government, education, or specific departments within organisations—faces distinct security risks and compliance requirements. By developing specialised training programs that cater to these unique needs, employees gain a deeper understanding of the specific threats they might encounter and how to respond effectively.
We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who visited our booth, attended our sessions and engaged with us throughout the event. Your insights, questions and enthusiasm reinforce our commitment to driving meaningful change in cybersecurity awareness and human risk management.
As we reflect on our success at InCyber, we’re already looking ahead to future opportunities to continue the conversation. If you’d like to learn more about how MetaCompliance can support your organisation’s cybersecurity strategy, get in touch with our team today!
See you at the next event!
Frequently Asked Questions About InCyber Forum
What is the InCyber Forum?
The InCyber Forum is one of Europe’s leading cyber security events, bringing together security professionals, technology providers, government representatives and industry leaders to discuss emerging cyber threats, regulatory developments and innovative security solutions.
What were the key themes at InCyber 2025?
Key themes included the growing importance of Human Risk Management, increasing regulatory and compliance requirements, stronger cyber resilience strategies and the need for more engaging, behaviour-focused security awareness programmes.
Why is the human factor important in cyber security?
People remain one of the most frequently targeted elements of any organisation. Social engineering, phishing and other cyber attacks rely on influencing human behaviour, making employee awareness and secure decision-making a critical part of an effective cyber security strategy.
How does personalised security awareness training reduce cyber risk?
Personalised security awareness training delivers relevant content based on employees’ roles, behaviours and risk levels. This targeted approach helps employees recognise threats that are most relevant to them, leading to stronger engagement, better knowledge retention and safer day-to-day decisions.
How can organisations improve employee engagement with cyber security training?
Organisations can improve engagement by replacing one-size-fits-all training with interactive, role-specific learning, realistic phishing simulations and ongoing reinforcement.
MetaCompliance combines Security Awareness Training with Human Risk Management to deliver measurable behavioural change and help organisations build a stronger security culture.
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