ABOUT THE EVENT
Building on the standout Akamai session at the recent UK & Ireland Gartner CISO Executive Summit, this exclusive roundtable invites CISOs to move the conversation forward — from tactical ransomware response to strategic, organisation-wide resilience.
As ransomware threats continue to evolve, targeting APIs, AI systems and complex digital ecosystems, security leaders must rethink how they secure expanding attack surfaces while keeping pace with regulatory demands and business priorities.
OVERVIEW
In this peer-led roundtable, you will explore how to:
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Map and secure evolving attack surfaces, including APIs and AI pipelines
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Align security investment with long-term resilience and continuity goals
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Embed resilience into security strategies, policies and operational playbooks
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Strengthen collaboration with suppliers, regulators, and industry peers
Who should attend:
CISOs and senior security leaders ready to transform their ransomware response capabilities into an integrated, proactive resilience strategy.
Key takeaway:
Leave with practical peer insights and proven approaches to embed resilience at the heart of your security programme — ensuring your organisation stays adaptive, prepared and ahead of emerging ransomware and cyber threats.
JOIN THE DISCUSSION
Richard Meeus
Senior Director Security Technology and Strategy, EMEA
Richard Meeus
Senior Director Security Technology and Strategy, EMEA
Richard Meeus is Akamai’s EMEA Senior Director of Security Technology and Strategy. With more than 20 years of experience, Richard is responsible for designing and building secure solutions for some of the world’s most influential organisations.
Richard is an industry expert in cloud computing, enterprise software, and network security. During his time at Akamai, Mirapoint, and Prolexic, Richard has had held strategic roles across a broad range of projects, including the deployment of DDoS solutions for multinational organizations to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data. Additionally, Richard is a chartered member of the BCS and a CISSP.
VENUE
Address
8 Balderton St, Brown Hart Gardens, London W1K 6TF, United Kingdom
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Food & Drinks
Enjoy a three-course culinary experience coupled with local wines provided by Akamai. Welcome drinks available on arrival, with meals to be served from 6:30pm
