UK & Ireland CISO Community
Town Hall
11 February 2026 | 11:00 GMT
11 February 2026
11:00 GMT
Tackling the Expanding Attack Surface — The CISO’s Guide to Secure Modernisation
Connect with peers in the UK & Ireland CISO Community virtually for an interactive panel discussion on current issues and top priorities for security leaders.
Join fellow CISOs in the UK & Ireland community to discuss:
Achieving Seamless Digital Experiences While Prioritising Application Security
Embracing Secure-By-Design Principles Amid A Growing Threat Landscape
Empowering CISOs To Drive Modernisation And Agility Without Compromising Security And Compliance
Discussion Leaders
Members of the UK & Ireland CISO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.
Sam Rhea
Cloudflare
VP of Product
Moderator
Ali Nouman
Pret A Manger
Global Manger Cyber Security
Panelist
Barbara Aung
Virgin Media O2
CISO
Panelist
Zibby Kwecka
Arnold Clark
CISO
Panelist
John Cruise
Mitie
CISO
Panelist
Agenda
11 February 2026
11:00 - 12:00 GMT
Tackling the Expanding Attack Surface — The CISO’s Guide to Secure Modernisation
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In a time of persistent economic disruption, application modernisation has become essential for organisational survival and growth. Forward-thinking CISOs are setting new standards for modernisation and innovation, strengthening security posture and securing an ever expanding attack surface. Those who hesitate risk falling behind under the weight of technical debt, increased vulnerabilities, and missed opportunities. Join this town hall to gain insights on:
Striking the balance between delivering seamless digital user experiences and driving secure applications
The importance of 'secure-by-design' in the face of an expanding attack surface
How CISOs can ensure modernisation and agility while maintaining security and compliance across the organisation
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