Securing the AI Era: Defending Against Next‑Gen Cyber Threats
Step into the future of digital defence at Securing the AI Era: Defending Against Next‑Gen Cyber Threats, an immersive Step into the future of digital defence at Securing the AI Era: Defending Against Next‑Gen Cyber Threats—an immersive evening exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping both the cyber threat landscape and the tools we use to combat it.
The evening will be hosted by Tom Exelby of Red Helix, who will set the scene for a deep dive into the realities of securing organisations in an AI‑driven world.
The event will open with a thought‑provoking presentation from Celeste Manenc - Sales Engineer at Crowdstrike, exploring the rise of AI‑enabled cyber threats, emerging adversarial techniques, and what modern organisations must do to remain resilient. Attendees will gain insight into how intelligent attacks are evolving, how defenders can harness AI at scale, and why security strategies must adapt faster than ever before.
Following the presentation, join a panel discussion featuring Celeste Manenc, Alexander Clayson (CISO at Relcanto), and Robin Oldham (Founder and CEO of Cydea). Together, they will unpack real‑world challenges from the front line of cybersecurity, examine the balance between automation and human expertise, and explore what AI‑powered defence truly looks like in practice.
Expect an open, expert‑led conversation covering evolving risks, autonomous attack patterns, defensive AI capabilities, and the ethical and operational implications of securing systems in this new era.
Whether you're a security leader, technologist, researcher, or simply curious about how AI is reshaping cybersecurity, this event offers a valuable opportunity to learn, challenge assumptions, and connect with those shaping the next generation of digital protection.
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