The North West WARP is a trusted community for those concerned with their organisation’s information security. It provides a forum for members to learn from peers and experts both within and outside the group. Members can confidently receive and share up-to-date advice on information security threats, incidents, and solutions.
The network is designed to facilitate appropriate vigilance in a timely and cost-effective way.
iNetwork supports its members through access to the North West WARP (NWWARP). The group is chaired by Alan Boardman from Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, with Mathew Critchley from Manchester City Council serving as Deputy Chair.
NW WARP
Contact
If you have any questions please email programme@Tameside.gov.uk
Benefits of Joining NW WARP
Notification of threats and vulnerabilities
Being part of the North West WARP includes notification of threats and vulnerabilities in real time, helping you to minimise risk to your organisation through emergency preventative measures. In turn, this could potentially save your organisation thousands of pounds in ICO fines.
Access to various resources
NW WARP has a variety of resources. Information, alerts and queries are uploaded onto a closed group within the Knowledge Hub so members can access a wealth of information and also provide solutions to a problem that may have already been solved.
Regular meetings and communications
NW WARP is committed to providing a safe space for members to openly discuss hot topics and share best practice. We acknowledge the importance of communication and therefore provide quarterly meetings, monthly touchpoint sessions and weekly email updates.
National Level Representation
NW WARP is also represented at a national level, as we receive advice from Mark Brett, Director at NLA WARP. Mark is well connected within the WARP community and offers a range of expertise at all levels. NLA WARP also provide our members with additional resources such as FWA alerts, KTAC and Slack.