The Future of AI-Driven Security Roundtable
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The Future of AI-Driven Security Roundtable
The Ortus Club and Sophos invite senior security leaders in Manila to an evening of candid, peer-level conversation over a curated dinner. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly shifting threat landscape, this roundtable brings together the people responsible for securing organisations at the cutting edge — for an off-the-record exchange focused on what it truly means to build AI-native cyber defences today.
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 clear. As organisations race to embed AI into their defences, new questions emerge around resilience, trust, and workforce impact. How do security leaders protect AI itself from being compromised, attacked, or misused? What does it really take to transform SOC performance through automation while preserving human judgement? And how do teams shift from reactive firefighting to proactive vulnerability management at scale?
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 will be guided by an expert moderator and shaped by the room, exploring questions such as:
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 weaponised against them?
How can security leaders strike the right balance between AI-driven automation and human expertise, while using AI to move from reactive response toward proactive vulnerability and 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 along with it?
The Evening
Wednesday, 25 June 2025 — Manila
6:30 PM — Arrival of guests
7:00 PM — Welcome address by The Ortus Club
7:05 PM — Short address by Sophos
7:10 PM — Introduction of participants
7:15 PM — Discussion instigated by the moderator and continued by the group
8:15 PM — Discussion brought to a close
8:30 PM — Guests encouraged to continue networking
Who Should Be in the Room
This dinner is designed for senior security and technology leaders who are actively navigating the shift toward AI-native cyber defence — those responsible for SOC strategy, threat response, and organisational resilience. Attendees are typically peers who bring operational depth and a willingness to speak candidly about what is and isn't working.
Relevant titles include: Chief Technology Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, Head of Security, Head of Information Technology, VP of Security, Director of Security, Director of Information Technology, and other senior decision-makers with responsibility for cyber strategy and operations.
Confirmed Attendees Include
Business Information Security Officer at Aboitiz Power Corporation
Assistant Vice President and Group Head – IT Infrastructure Management at SMITS, Inc.
Chief Information Security Officer at Aboitiz InfraCapital
Country Manager and SVP of Operations and Fraud & Risk Mitigation at Afni
General Manager – IT Operations at Converge ICT Solutions
VP of Cybersecurity at Globe Telecom Business
Director of Information Security at Security Bank Corporation
Head of IT Risk and Compliance at Robinsons Retail Holdings
VP of Technology and Infrastructure at Cebu Pacific Air
Director of Security Operations at Metrobank
General Manager – Digital Risk at East West Banking Corporation
Head of Cyber Defence at Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc.
How to Join
Attendance is complimentary and by invitation only. If you have received an invitation, please follow the link provided to confirm your seat. If you would like to request a place at the table, reach out to the relevant Ortus Club contact and we will be happy to assist.
A calendar invite with full event details — including the venue address — will be sent upon confirmation of your attendance.
The Host
Sophos is a global leader in cybersecurity, delivering advanced threat protection, detection, and response solutions to organisations of all sizes. With a focus on AI-powered security and managed services, Sophos helps security teams cut through complexity, reduce response times, and stay ahead of an increasingly automated threat landscape. Their MDR and endpoint solutions are trusted by hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide.
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.