Explainer videos launched to support SME cyber resilience
A new series of cyber security explainer videos has been launched for businesses across the Midlands, following a programme of Cyber Local Midlands roundtables delivered by the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce and the East Midlands Chamber in partnership with Innovate UK.
The roundtables brought together SMEs, cyber specialists, academics, policymakers and business support organisations to discuss how the regional ecosystem can better help smaller firms build cyber resilience.
Many businesses highlighted the rising sophistication of cyber‑attacks, persistent awareness gaps and the challenges SMEs face in accessing clear, trustworthy guidance.
To address these concerns, the questions raised directly by businesses during the sessions have been transformed into a set of concise, practical explainer videos — produced in partnership with Intercity Technology.
The videos aim to help businesses understand key cyber security issues, from foundational protections and risk awareness to navigating a fragmented support landscape.
SMEs at the roundtables emphasised the need for simple, jargon‑free resources that cut through complexity and make cyber resilience feel achievable rather than overwhelming.
The new videos respond to that call by offering accessible advice, scenario‑based insights and guidance on where to get further support.
The Cyber Local Midlands project represents a shared commitment to strengthening the region’s cyber ecosystem and empowering businesses to better protect themselves, their customers and their supply chains.
The Chambers and Innovate UK will continue working to provide clear, practical resources that meet SMEs where they are and support a more resilient regional economy.
GBCC senior policy advisor Ruth Fleet (pictured) said: “This project has really highlighted the growing concerns that SMEs have and how important it is for the cyber sector across the Midlands to grow and to engage with businesses directly.
“We want to thank Innovate UK, the East Midlands Chamber, and Intercity Technology for partnering with us on this project and we will continue to engage with our members on how the Chambers can support on this topic going forward.”
Watch the videos now on our dedicated Cyber Local webpage.
