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Cyber Intelligence Circle: A Sophos Strategic Roundtable

Cyber Intelligence Circle: A Sophos Strategic Roundtable

Four Points by Sheraton Lagos, Victoria Island, Lagos

August 21, 2025

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM (West Africa Time)

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Prepare. Respond. Evolve.

Join us for an exclusive, invite-only roundtable where cybersecurity leaders come together to discuss how organizations can better prepare for, respond to, and recover from modern cyber threats.

Led by Sophos experts and industry peers, this session is designed to foster open dialogue, exchange real-world experiences, and explore the strategic and operational steps that truly elevate security resilience.

Whether you’re strengthening your incident response plans or evolving your detection capabilities, this roundtable will give you practical insights to apply immediately within your environment.

Why Attend?

Network with cybersecurity leaders facing similar challenges Gain clarity on today’s threat landscape and future risks Leave with tangible, strategic takeaways — not just theory.

Seats are limited to ensure quality of discussion

Reserve your spot today and be part of the conversation shaping the next chapter of cyber resilience.

What To Expect

Join an exclusive cybersecurity roundtable designed for senior security professionals and technology leaders. This intimate, focused session brings together industry peers to share real-world experiences, discuss emerging threats, and explore proven strategies for strengthening your organization's security posture. Engage in candid conversations about the challenges facing today's security landscape and leave with actionable insights to enhance your cybersecurity framework.

Peer-to-peer dialogue in an intimate, senior-level setting

Insights into emerging threats and attacker behavior

Practical approaches to building an effective incident response plan

Best practices for proactive threat detection and containment

Agenda

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Registration & Networking

9:30 AM - 9:40 AM

Welcome and Opening Remarks – Setting the Stage

This session sets the context for the day, introducing the core themes and what the audience can expect from the session today.

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

Staying on Top of the Threat: Importance of Prevention, Detection and Response

Attackers aren’t waiting. This session highlights the modern defense trifecta: real-time detection, effective prevention, and rapid response. Learn how smart organizations are staying ahead — and why being reactive is no longer an option.

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Ransomware vs. Threat Hunters: A Live Demo of Defence in Action

In one of the most engaging portions of the event, we will lead a live ransomware simulation to showcase the anatomy of a modern-day attack. The simulation will demonstrate what defenders see (and often miss), how AI and human analysts can respond in real time, and what critical decisions must be made in moments of chaos.

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Expert Presentation

Sophos MDR: A Human-AI Hybrid Approach

Once the dust settles, what happens next? This expert-led talk will explore the essential components of an effective post-incident response plan. Through a live demonstration, attendees will learn how Sophos MDR blends AI-driven detection with 24/7 human-led response, threat hunting, and continuous monitoring

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Networking Break

11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Expert Presentation

Sophos Advisory Services: Strategic Guidance for Long-Term Resilience

A Sophos Advisor will share real-world examples of how Sophos helps organizations assess risk, strengthen security posture, and build strategic roadmaps aligned with compliance and resilience goals. From SOC transformation and threat modeling to tabletop exercises, this session highlights Sophos as a long-term partner in enabling proactive, business-aligned cybersecurity.

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

AI in Cybersecurity: From Hype to Real-World Impact

A look at where AI actually stands in cybersecurity today — separating the marketing fluff from functional reality. Are we at the inflection point? How are attackers using it? And what’s Sophos perspective on where it’s all heading?

12:45 PM - 1:15 PM

Voices From the Frontlines: Real Stories From Real Customers

Straight talk from leaders who've battled threats and reshaped their security strategies. This candid panel goes beyond theory — real experiences, tough calls, and hard-earned lessons.

1:15 PM - 1:45 PM

Roundtable Discussion

Open Roundtable Discussion: Operationalizing Cyber Resilience

This collaborative session will invite all attendees to contribute their perspectives in an open, moderated discussion. Topics may include internal challenges with adopting AI, skills shortages, cloud migration security, supply chain vulnerabilities, or how MDR fits into broader cyber resilience planning.

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM

Closing Reflections

Wrap-up of the day with highlights and takeaways

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Lunch