Join us in London on 9th October for Mission Secure, ANS’s premier cybersecurity summit, where innovation meets resilience.

This full-day event brings together security leaders, technologists, and strategists to explore what AI really means for cybersecurity today. Experience live AI demos, hear from industry experts, and walk away with actionable strategies to protect your organisation in an AI-powered world.

As artificial intelligence drives transformation, it also introduces new risks. Together, we’ll tackle the big questions:
How do we build trust?
How do we stay resilient?
And how do we keep people at the heart of our defences in an age of intelligent threats?

Keynote Spotlight: Former British Intelligence Officer and Channel 4’s Hunted star Ben Owen will headline the summit with a powerful session on digital vulnerability, intelligence-led security, and why the human factor is still our strongest line of defence.

This is your opportunity to get ahead of the curve in AI-driven cybersecurity. At Mission Secure, you will:

• Understand the real risks AI poses to security today
• Learn from Microsoft’s latest threat intelligence and expert insights
• Watch AI in action
• Hear real-world stories from commercial sector leaders
• Network with top security experts, partners, and peers

Seats are limited, don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation shaping the future of cybersecurity.

Agenda

• Guardrails or Chaos: The Cybersecurity Crossroads of AI
  Exploring the hidden risks of AI and the critical need for responsible innovation
  with Chris Huntingford, Director of AI at ANS
• Inside the SOC: A Day in the Life of a Cyber Defender
  An immersive look into the real-world challenges and decisions of a SOC manager
  with Carole Reeves, Senior SOC Manager at ANS
• Voices of Security: A Multi-Perspective Panel
  Diverse viewpoints on today’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges
  Insights from ANS, Cyber Crowd & Microsoft
• Microsoft Keynote: The Future of Security
  Exclusive Industry Findings & Emerging Trends
  A deep dive into Microsoft’s latest intelligence and what it means for your strategy
• AI Agents in Action: Live Cyber Defence Demo
  Watch AI go head-to-head in a live demonstration of intelligent threat response
  with Mark Johnson (ANS & Connective) & José Lázaro (Microsoft)
• Customer Voices: Real-World Security Strategies
  Practical insights and lessons learned from those on the front lines
  Customer Panel Discussion
• Expert Perspectives: Cybersecurity in a Shifting Landscape
  A strategic view on navigating the evolving threat environment
  Keynote by Ben Owen
• Networking Lunch & Drinks

Keynote Guest

Ben Owen

Intelligence expert, Cyber Spy & Co-Founder of The OSINT Group UK (Former British Intelligence Officer & Channel 4’s Hunted star)

Ben is an internationally recognised keynote speaker and cyber intelligence advisor with over 25 years of experience in military, government, and private sector operations. A former sniper and intelligence officer, he now co-leads The OSINT Group—global experts in cyber risk mitigation and online investigations training. Ben advises law enforcement, military, and private organisations worldwide on cybersecurity and covert operations. He’s also a TV contributor on the UK, US, and Australian versions of Hunted.

Speakers

Chris Huntingford

Director of AI at ANS

Chris is ANS' Director of AI. With various experiences as an architect in Power Platform and Dynamics 365 for retail, Chris is bringing his focus in the retail sector on creating ecosystems that help retail organisations modernise and optimise how they work with technology platforms to form an ecosystem that enables people to innovate and solve retail business problems safely.

Carole Reeves

Senior SOC Manager at ANS

With over 20 years of experience at the crossroads of strategy, technology, and people, Carole is a dynamic IT Service Operations leader known for turning complexity into clarity. She has a proven track record of aligning IT with business goals, driving operational resilience, and building high-performing teams. From scaling teams and budgets to achieving ISO 20000-1 accreditation with zero non-conformities, Carole consistently delivers impactful outcomes. Her mission is rooted in empowering individuals, fostering collaboration, and enabling innovation that drives sustainable growth.

Mark Johnson

Head of Presales - Cybersecurity & Connectivity at ANS

Mark has over 30 years’ experience in the IT and networking industry. With a background managing highly secure mobile networks for the Armed forces, to owning his own business, Mark joined ANS 8 years ago to take responsibility for building and delivering ANS’ suite of connectivity & Security solutions which include Azure Sentinel, SD WAN, SASE, Cloud and Multi-cloud architectures.

Marc Carney

Director, Security Solution Group at Microsoft

Marc is an accomplished business manager and IT professional with years of experience. Specializing in digital and security transformation, he excels in cyber security go-to-market (GTM) strategies and the convergence of AI and security. As a CISM-certified expert, Marc enhances sales operations with strategic marketing and commercial finance insights. He's globally recognized for superior IT and security consultancy services.

José Lázaro

Senior Cybersecurity Architect

José Lázaro works as a Partner Cybersecurity Architect at Microsoft, supporting UK Channel Partners in developing their security practices using the Microsoft XDR. He has experience in delivering innovative Microsoft security solutions for enterprises in the UK and globally.