AI in Cybersecurity

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AI is playing a significant role in the increase of cyber attacks, but how can businesses protect themselves against these evolving threats? Join us at our upcoming event to explore the latest strategies and technologies in AI-driven cybersecurity. Learn from industry experts and discover how to safeguard your organisation in the digital age.

Join us to hear from keynote speaker Jane Frankland MBE, a pioneering cybersecurity author and thought leader featured in The Sunday Times, BBC, The Guardian, and Forbes. From founding the first female-owned global hacking firm to advising governments and launching major industry initiatives, her insights promise to be fascinating and invaluable.

This exciting and informative event is hosted by Viatel Technology Group and supported by our partners in BullWall, Mimecast, and Microsoft. This is a great opportunity to connect with peers, discover the latest solutions, and gain strategic insights to enhance your organisation’s cybersecurity posture.

Essential Details

📍Location: Fire Restaurant, Dublin (Location)
⏰Date: Friday 4 April 2025
📅Time: 12.00-4.00pm

Who Should Attend

This event is essential for senior IT managers and C-suite executives concerned about their cyber responsibilities.

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

AGENDA

12:00 – Drinks Reception
12:30 – Welcome by Viatel CTO Eilish O’Connor
12:40 – Next Generation Email Security with Mimecast
13:00 – Keynote Speaker – Jane Frankland MBE
13:35 – Security Assessments Explained by VISO
13:45 – Three Course Lunch
15:15 – Ransomware Containment with BullWall
15:35 – AI & Threat Intelligence with Microsoft
15:55 – Closing Remarks
16:00 – Join us for drinks downstairs

Keynote Speaker: Jane Frankland

Jane Frankland MBE is a leading thought leader in cybersecurity and technology, celebrated for her impactful collaborations with top brands and governments. She made history by founding the first female-owned global hacking firm in the 1990s, paving the way for women’s representation in a traditionally male-dominated field. Her work has played a pivotal role in launching ground-breaking initiatives such as CREST, Cyber Essentials, and Women4Cyber, demonstrating her leadership and pioneering efforts in advancing security and promoting diversity. With prestigious accolades to her name and a successful career including her role as Managing Director at Accenture, Jane is not only a seasoned cybersecurity professional but also an author of the bestselling book “IN Security” and associated movement which has empowered more than 442 women through scholarships worth $800,000.

Her cybersecurity insights have reached millions through renowned media outlets like The Sunday Times, BBC, The Guardian, and Forbes. As a sought-after speaker at global events, including the EU Commission, UN Women and Web Summit, Jane continues to inspire aspirations across the tech community. Presently, as the CEO of KnewStart, Jane harnesses her expertise to promote innovation and inclusivity as a brand ambassador and advisor, ensuring that her remarkable journey leaves a lasting impact in the field of cybersecurity.

Joined By

Chelsea McCarthy

Solutions Engineer at Mimecast

Chelsea is our Australian-imported Solutions Engineer who has a talent for seeking out and delivering the right products to meet our customers’ needs. With previous experience in our support, professional services and now solutions engineer team, Chelsea is an expert at all things Mimecast and is able to continually solve complex security challenges no matter the customer.

Chelsea Morgan

Account Manager at BullWall

Chelsea, bringing 10 years of experience in Information Technology and Cybersecurity. At BullWall, she is dedicated to helping organisations defend against the evolving landscape of ransomware threats andd emphasises the importance of moving beyond traditional prevention-based security measures, advocating for innovative approaches to effectively combat the growing ransomware menace.

Darryn O'Brien

Cyber Security Manager at Microsoft

Darryn has worked with customers across all verticals, from niche to top 500 companies and is laser-focused on providing a reliable and innovative solution to contain ransomware outbreaks the moment illegitimate encryptions start to corrupt the data, mitigating the disruption, damage, and high costs usually associated with falling victim to ransomware when all other defences have failed.

Jan Svetlik

Enterprise Cybersecurity Technical Specialist at Microsoft

Jan is a Microsoft technology expert with experience across most industries in Western, Central, and Eastern Europe, helping small, medium, corporate, and enterprise organizations in their fight against cyber crime.

As a Microsoft Security Technical Specialist, Jan’s role is to help, educate, and advise Irish enterprises on how to protect themselves against emerging threats and techniques from the threat landscape using Microsoft Security technologies, services, and principles.