'ETHICAL hackers' and the UK's police lead on cybercrime will share their expertise at an event on Tuesday.

They will join representatives from the North-East Regional Cyber Crime Unit and Cleveland's Police and Crime Commissioner to speak about the importance of cyber security for businesses at a conference taking place in Middlesbrough.

A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: "This event brings law enforcement and industry together to give a comprehensive insight into the external threats businesses are facing, common mistakes humans are making in large organisations and the strategies that should be implemented so that technology and humans collaborate effectively to tackle an ever-growing problem."

The Cyber Security Roadshow will be held at the Riverside Stadium from 10am until 4pm.