Agenda
Your Day at a Glance
Arrival and Networking
Registration, refreshments, and a chance to meet the CyberLab and Sophos team before the session begins.
Cyber Briefing
Introduction to the exercise, the fictional organisation, and the rules of engagement for the live experience. Followed by some refreshments.
The Cyber Attack Begins
The scenario unfolds in real time. Work together with your peers to make the critical decisions to defend your fictional organisation. Balance technical response with business impact as the attack develops and consequences become clearer.
Lunch & Refreshments
Take a well deserved break, enjoy lunch and network with your peers.
Debrief and Lessons Learned
Review what happened, where decisions helped or hindered, and what stronger preparedness looks like in practice.
Choose Your Location
Belfast | 2nd June
The Europa Hotel
Located in the heart of Belfast, the iconic Europa Hotel is widely regarded as the city’s beating heart. Standing proudly in the city centre for over 50 years, this world‑famous four‑star hotel has welcomed global figures and hosted countless prestigious events, earning an international reputation for excellence.
Glasgow | 10th June
The Collectors Hall
Located in Glasgow’s historic city centre, The Collector’s Hall occupies the former Old Parish Halls, a striking Victorian civic building with deep roots in the city’s cultural and community life. Originally built to support St George’s‑Tron Church, the venue once hosted everything from public lectures and social gatherings to music performances.
Meet Your Hosts
Industry experts who help organisations defend against real-world threats every day
Neil Smith
Cyber Sales Account Director
Neil Smith is a customer-focused cyber security professional and Account Director at CyberLab, with a strong focus on helping organisations defend against real-world threats. He brings broad experience across technical and client-facing roles, translating complex cyber risks into clear, practical and effective security solutions tailored to modern, evolving threat landscapes.
Jon Hope
Senior Technology Evangelist
Jon is a customer-focused cyber security specialist with a strong background in channel and technical roles at Sophos. Since joining in 2011, he has held positions including Channel Manager, Firewall Specialist and Sales Engineer. Jon is a dynamic speaker who translates complex security technologies and services into practical value that helps safeguard users.
Jason Brown
Senior Sales Engineer
Jason is a customer-focused security technology expert with a strong specialism in endpoint protection. He has extensive experience delivering technical education and leading endpoint initiatives across EMEA and globally, helping organisations navigate an evolving threat landscape. Jason is known for translating complex security challenges into practical, effective solutions.
Gary Young
Cyber Sales Account Director
Gary is a strategic advisor and transformation partner with a strong track record of helping organisations navigate digital change and strengthen their cyber security posture. Working across multiple industries and regions, he specialises in making cyber security align with business goals to deliver secure, scalable, and future‑ready outcomes for organisations of all sizes.