Artificial intelligence is transforming cybersecurity, but how can organisations harness its benefits without compromising security, accountability or control? Fitzrovia IT is bringing together experts from Microsoft, Liora Security and Ingram Micro to explore this question at an exclusive cyber security breakfast seminar in London on Wednesday 28 October 2026.
Titled The Augmented CISO: Why AI Is Your Co-Pilot, Not Your Captain, the event is designed for CEOs, CTOs and senior technology leaders, particularly those working in professional services. Attendees will gain practical insights into AI-driven cybersecurity, emerging threats and the importance of human oversight when managing business risk.
The morning begins with breakfast and networking from 8:00am, followed by expert-led sessions running until approximately 10:45am. The event concludes with an open networking session, giving attendees the opportunity to connect with the teams from Fitzrovia IT, Microsoft, Ingram Micro and Liora Security.
AI is helping security teams analyse information, identify patterns and respond to threats more efficiently. However, AI cannot assume responsibility for business risk or replace informed human judgement.
This event will examine how organisations can adopt AI confidently while maintaining effective security governance, protecting sensitive information and keeping control of critical decisions.
Key discussion points will include:
Discover where AI can support security teams through threat triage, pattern recognition and analysis, and why verification remains essential when acting on AI-generated recommendations.
Explore how Microsoft Copilot can support threat analysis and incident response, alongside the role of Microsoft Purview and SharePoint controls in protecting business information.
Understand the risks associated with employees using unapproved AI tools, including the potential exposure of confidential business data. The sessions will explore why organisations need clear policies, defined permissions and appropriate governance.
Examine how attackers are using AI to develop new threats, including deepfake attacks and techniques that exploit AI agents and their permissions. Attendees will also consider how AI itself can expand an organisation’s attack surface.
Learn why organisations need to define where AI can be used, establish appropriate boundaries and ensure its adoption is governed by policy rather than informal workplace habits.
The event features Sophia Durham, CEO of Liora Security, a CREST-accredited cybersecurity company specialising in penetration testing, Red Teaming, Purple Teaming, crisis simulation and AI security.
With more than a decade of industry experience, Sophia will bring an adversary-led perspective to the discussion. Her session, Challenge Everything. Assume Nothing. When AI Changes Both Sides of Cyber Security, will explore how AI agents can be attacked, how permissions can be abused and why organisations must understand how sensitive data is processed when AI is introduced.
Her session will also examine how AI is enhancing penetration testing and Red Teaming, helping organisations assess whether their technology, people and processes can withstand real-world attacks.
This event is particularly relevant to business leaders responsible for technology strategy, cybersecurity, risk management and AI adoption.
CEOs, CTOs, CISOs and senior IT decision-makers in professional services will benefit from understanding how to balance AI innovation with security, compliance and operational resilience. The practical discussions will help attendees evaluate their current approach and identify areas where stronger controls or clearer governance may be needed.
As AI continues to reshape the cybersecurity landscape, organisations need more than new technology. They need the right expertise, effective controls and clear accountability.
Join Fitzrovia IT, Microsoft, Ingram Micro and Liora Security at Microsoft Paddington for a morning of expert insight, practical cybersecurity discussions and networking with fellow technology leaders.
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