Palo Alto Networks Lunch

Join Viatel Technology Group and Palo Alto Networks for an exclusive executive lunch at the award‑winning SOLE Seafood & Grill, where we’ll explore how organisations can strengthen their cyber resilience against today’s evolving threat landscape.

During this intimate lunchtime session, we’ll discuss how Palo Alto Networks helps organisations secure users, applications, and data through a modern, integrated security approach. The discussion will cover Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) for protecting a remote and hybrid workforce, Cortex’s AI‑driven security operations for faster detection and response, and insights from Unit 42, Palo Alto Networks’ elite threat intelligence and incident response team.

This informal briefing is designed to highlight practical, real‑world strategies for reducing cyber risk, improving visibility across your environment, and responding decisively when incidents occur

Essential Details

📍Location: SOLE Seafood & Grill Restaurant, 47 Drury Street Dublin

⏰Date: Thursday 28 May  2026

📅Time: 12.00-4.00pm

Who Should Attend

This event is designed for:

  • CIOs, CTOs, and CCOs
  • Heads of IT & Security
  • Cybersecurity and Risk Leaders

Especially relevant for organisations seeking to modernise their security architecture and improve incident readiness.

Please note that due to high demand, places are limited to one per company.

AGENDA

  • 12:00 – Arrival Drinks
  • 12:30 – Introduction (10 mins)
  • 12:40 – Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (20 mins)
  • 13:00 – Cortex: AI‑Driven Security Operations (20 mins)
  • 13:20 – Unit 42: Threat Intelligence & Incident Response (20 mins)
  • 13:40 – Lunch & Networking
  • 15:30 – Closing Remarks

Speakers

Paddy Trainor

Cyber Managing Director – Viatel

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Paddy Trainor is Head of Cyber at Viatel Technology Group, where he leads the cyber security strategy and delivery of solutions designed to help organisations reduce risk, strengthen resilience, and respond effectively to evolving threats.

With a strong background across enterprise security, risk management, and cyber operations, Paddy has spent his career working closely with customers to address real‑world security challenges across complex IT environments. His experience spans security architecture, incident readiness, and regulatory‑driven security programmes, enabling him to translate technical security capabilities into practical, business‑focused outcomes.

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