Beat the Hack: Live Cyber Attack Experience

Beat the Hack

Live Cyber Attack Experience

Get ready for a live, interactive experience that puts your decision-making skills to the test.

This isn’t a sit-back-and-watch session, it’s team-based and hands-on, challenging you to respond in real time to stop the hack.

Spaces are limited, so register now to apply for yours.

 

Event Details

📅 Date: Wednesday 29th October
⏰ Time: 9:30am – 4pm
📍 Location: Everyman St Johns, Manchester

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Real-Time Cyber Decisions

Experience the pressure of a cyber incident without the risk. Make split-second decisions in a simulated live cyber attack. 

No Sidelines, All Action

Team-based participation means everyone’s in the game. Collaborate, strategise, and respond. Just like in a real incident.

Insights that Stick

Discover modern cyber defence tactics and walk away with actionable insights to strengthen your organisation’s security.

Explore the Agenda

09:30 - 10:00

Arrival & Registration

Kick off the day by checking in and collecting your event materials. 

10:00 - 11:00

Cyber Briefing

Get ready to defend a fictional organisation against a cyber attack. We’ll break down the scenario and how everything works, followed by some refreshments.

11:00 - 13:00

Immersive Experience

The cyber attack begins. Technical employees and business leaders need to work together to defend against the cyber attack and keep the business running.

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch & Refreshments

Take a well deserved break, enjoy lunch and network with your peers.

14:00 - 15:30

Cyber Debrief

How well did you defend against the cyber attack? We’ll cover what your group did well and where things went wrong. Walk away from this session with actionable insights to prepare your real-world organisation.

Your Hosts

Jon Hope
Senior Technology Evangelist

Since joining Sophos in 2011, Jon has taken on a variety of roles, including Channel Manager, Firewall Specialist, and Sales Engineer.

Jon leverages his deep passion for cyber security to engage audiences as a dynamic speaker, showcasing the cutting-edge technologies and services Sophos provides to safeguard users.

Neil Smith

Neil Smith
Account Director

With a background spanning technical and client-facing roles, Neil bridges the gap between complex cyber risks and practical solutions.

Neil has a strong focus on helping organisations understand and defend against real-world cyber threats.