CloudGuard X BCN Event: Tech, Tactics & Tipples
7th April 2026, 11:16 am
This is an informal happy-hour gathering for people who care about the future of cyber security, and AI and want to connect with likeminded individuals in the industry.
We will hold a quick talk featuring Matt Lovell (CEO, CloudGuard), Javid Khan (CTO, CloudGuard), and Mark Rotheram (CTO, BCN), this session brings together leading voices in cyber security, and AI to share practical, real-world insight.
In this focused 20-minute talk, our speakers will explore:
• AI adoption is accelerating faster than governance, guardrails, and data protection – can organisations keep up?
• The rise of shadow AI, as employees turn to personal devices and public LLMs when corporate policies restrict access.
• A clear skills gap in AI tooling, with employees experimenting without formal training – creating risks around prompt handling, data exposure, and output reliability.
You are welcome to send this onto other industry professionals who might enjoy an evening with us. There are limited spaces available so be sure to sign up early!
We will operate a waiting list system, so if you find you are unable to join us, please do let us know so we can offer your space to somebody else.
We are less than a 10 minute walk away from DTX, and on the way to Manchester Piccadilly which is even better for those of you that would like to drop in before heading home.
Any questions you might have, please contact [email protected]
Save your spot here: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/cloudguardevents
CloudGuard is a Manchester-based cybersecurity partner dedicated to helping UK and European SMBs achieve stronger security without the complexity and cost of traditional solutions.
Most security platforms are fragmented, expensive, and rely on multiple tools, specialist skills, and ongoing services just to function. CloudGuard was built to change that. Our platform simplifies detection, protection, and continuous security improvement through a single, flexible, and cost-effective approach.
At the heart of our platform is ANSEL, our AI Guardian, which continuously analyses your environment, connects signals across your security stack, and automates threat detection and response, up to 90% faster than human processes alone. Combined with expert oversight from our security operations team, CloudGuard delivers enterprise-grade protection that scales with your business while reducing operational effort, tool sprawl, and security complexity.
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