Cyber threats don’t wait for working hours and neither do the adversaries targeting Government services. Many public‑sector organisations still face gaps in coverage, limited visibility across complex estates, and increasing pressure to strengthen resilience while delivering essential services to citizens.

This webinar provides clear, practical guidance on what true 24/7/365 protection looks like for Government organisations. We break down how a modern SOC and MDR approach can reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and help you contain threats before they disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data, or impact public confidence.

Whether you’re assessing your current security posture, reviewing incident response maturity, or looking to better leverage your Microsoft security investment, this session shows how to build an always‑on defence aligned to Government expectations for resilience, governance, and accountability.

Why Attend?

• Identify Hidden Security Risks: Understand the most common gaps in organisational security posture and how attackers exploit them.
• See the Value of 24/7/365 Coverage: Learn why working‑hours only monitoring leaves organisations exposed, and how continuous SOC oversight changes the game.
• Understand the Impact of a Breach: Explore what modern attacks look like, what happens when response is delayed, and how proactive coverage reduces damage.
• Maximise Your Microsoft Investment: Discover how Microsoft security tooling can elevate threat detection, containment and response when configured correctly.
• Access Expert Guidance: Leave with concise, practical actions to strengthen monitoring, response, and always‑on SOC capability.

What We’ll Cover

• How 24/7 SOC & MDR differ from traditional working hours coverage
• The real‑world impact of delayed detection and response
• Leveraging Microsoft tools for deeper visibility & automated threat defence
• Strengthening governance, monitoring and cyber resilience
• Practical next steps for resilience through Microsoft funded pathways

Meet the Speakers

James Pollard

Industry Lead: Government at ANS

James Pollard has been a pivotal member of ANS for nearly five years, stepping into the role of Local and Central Government Industry Lead. James is dedicated to helping government organisations embrace innovative, forward-thinking solutions that turn digital transformation into a reality.

Steven Jackson

Senior Solutions Architect - Security at ANS

Steven Jackson is a Senior Solution Architect for Security at ANS, specialising in Microsoft‑aligned cyber defence and enterprise security strategy. He brings over eight years of experience delivering major security transformations for organisations including the MoD, Cabinet Office and UK Police Forces. His expertise spans SOC operations, MDR and threat protection, helping organisations strengthen security posture and reduce risk with best‑practice guidance.

Dane Browne

Senior Security Analyst - Operations: Managed Services at ANS

Dane is a Senior Security Analyst at ANS Group, contributing to strengthening customer security by advancing MDR processes and supporting high‑impact Major Incidents through detailed investigations. His work focuses on enhancing cyber resilience, improving detection and response capabilities, and helping organisations stay protected against an evolving threat landscape.