The AI on the Front Line Masterclass
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Down the Agentic AI Rabbit Hole in Security Operations
The Ortus Club and Sophos invite senior security leaders in Melbourne to an invitation-only roundtable luncheon. Over a curated meal in an elegant private dining setting, you'll join a closed group of peers for a candid, off-the-record conversation on one of the most pressing questions in modern cybersecurity — what AI-native defence actually looks like when it moves from promise to practice.
The Topic
Down the Agentic AI Rabbit Hole in Security Operations
Agentic AI is reshaping security operations, but the path from promise to practice is far from straightforward. As organisations race to embed AI into their defences, new questions emerge around resilience, trust, and workforce impact.
What does it really take to transform SOC performance through automation without losing human judgement?
Cutting through the generic AI noise, senior security leaders are rethinking what AI-native cyber defence actually looks like in practice. The focus is shifting toward tangible outcomes — adopting AI safely, strengthening security posture, and building a unified defence fit for an agentic future where attackers move faster than ever.
Discussion questions include:
Where are the biggest blind spots emerging as agentic AI enters the SOC, and how exposed are organisations to AI itself being compromised, manipulated, or turned against them?
How can security leaders strike the right balance between AI-driven automation and human expertise — and use AI to move from reactive response toward proactive risk management?
What does an AI-native cyber defence model look like five years from now, and how might the role of the security analyst, the shape of the SOC, and the wider definition of cyber resilience evolve?
The Luncheon
10:00 AM — Arrival of guests
10:30 AM — Welcome by The Ortus Club
10:40 AM — Short address by Sophos
10:50 AM — Panel Discussion
11:30 PM — Discussion instigated by the moderator & continued by the group over lunch
12:30 PM — Discussion brought to a close
1:00 PM — Guests are encouraged to continue networking
Who Should Be in the Room
This luncheon is designed for senior security and technology leaders focused on embedding agentic AI responsibly into their operations — whether that means rethinking SOC architecture, navigating automation trade-offs, or preparing their teams for an AI-accelerated threat landscape.
Relevant titles include: Chief Information Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, Head of Information Technology, Head of Cybersecurity, VP of IT, Director of Information Security, and other senior security and technology decision-makers.
Confirmed Attendees Include
To be confirmed — details to follow.
How to Join
This event is complimentary and by invitation only. To request a seat at the table, please complete the registration form on this page. If your application is successful, you will receive a calendar invite with full event details including the venue address.
The Host: SOPHOS
Sophos is a global leader in next-generation cybersecurity, protecting organisations of all sizes from advanced threats across endpoints, networks, email, and cloud environments. With a focus on AI-powered threat detection and managed security services, Sophos helps security teams cut through complexity, accelerate response, and strengthen their overall security posture.
The Organisers
The Ortus Club runs executive knowledge-sharing events worldwide, bringing senior leaders together for curated, off-the-record discussions in a relaxed, peer-to-peer setting.