Security Day Podcast
On Tuesday 10th November, Fortinet brings together senior security and technology leaders from across the UK & Ireland for Security Day 2026 at The Town Hall, King's Cross - a day of strategic insight, peer discussion, and a live, immersive cyberattack scenario that puts you in the decision-maker's seat.
In the lead-up to Fortinet Security Day, this podcast brings you four episodes of expert conversation with some of the Fortinet leaders and speakers joining us at Security Day.
Across the series, you'll hear how the threat landscape is shifting, what AI is changing for attackers and defenders alike, and what genuine resilience looks like in practice. It's exactly the thinking you'll need top of mind on the day - when Security Day's live attack scenario puts you in the decision-maker's seat, making critical calls under real pressure.
Listen now, then join us in person to take the discussion further.
With Joseph Richardson, Robin Noyce and John Stringer
As AI continues to reshape cybersecurity operations, organisations face a critical challenge: how do they close the growing skills gap in Security Operations Centres (SOCs) while keeping pace with rapidly evolving threats?
In this episode, AI Security Specialist Joseph Richardson is joined by Robin Noyce, Senior Systems Engineer, and John Stringer, Product Leader at Fortinet, to explore how AI is transforming the way security teams operate. From automation and agentic AI to insider risk, governance, and emerging technologies such as Model Context Protocol (MCP), they discuss whether AI is helping to solve the skills shortage or creating new challenges altogether.
Whether you're leading a SOC, managing cybersecurity risk, or exploring how AI can enhance security operations, this episode offers practical insights into building resilient teams, improving efficiency, and preparing for the future of cyber defence.
To learn more about AI, SecOps, and the strategies organisations are using to strengthen their security operations, register for Security Day using the link above.
With James Greenham, Alex Fold and Gary Miles
As organisations accelerate digital transformation, the lines between IT and Operational Technology (OT) are becoming increasingly blurred. In this episode, James Greenham is joined by OT specialists Alex Fold and Gary Miles to explore the opportunities, challenges, and security risks created by the convergence of IT and OT environments.
The discussion examines why growing connectivity is expanding the attack surface across industrial and operational environments, how organisations can eliminate visibility gaps, and why collaboration between IT and OT teams is now essential for managing risk effectively. From ransomware threats and business resilience to compliance requirements and the evolving role of the CISO, the team shares practical insights into securing critical systems without impacting operations.
To learn more about OT security, cyber resilience, and the challenges facing connected enterprises, register for Security Day now.
With Chris Parker, Duncan Bates and Dan Kendall
Cyber incidents are no longer a matter of if, but when. In this episode, Chris Parker is joined by Duncan Bates and Dan Kendall to explore the critical role people play when organisations face a cyber crisis.
From decision-making under pressure and trusted communication channels to incident response planning and stakeholder management, the discussion looks beyond technology to examine the human factors that can determine the success or failure of an organisation's response. The team explores why visibility and trust are essential during an incident, the importance of practising response plans, and how organisations can prepare for increasingly sophisticated threats in the age of AI.
Whether you're a security leader, practitioner, or business decision-maker, this episode provides practical insights into building resilience, improving collaboration, and ensuring your teams are ready when it matters most.
To learn more about cyber resilience, incident response, and the latest security challenges facing organisations today, register for Security Day.
With Dave Spillane and Kash Valji
The era of agentic AI has arrived. In this episode, Systems Engineering Director at Fortinet, Dave Spillane and Kash Valji, VP of Fabric at Fortinet, explore how AI is evolving beyond simple question-and-answer interactions to become outcome-driven, collaborative, and increasingly autonomous.
We discuss how AI agents can work together across platforms, the role of AI proxies and identity controls, and why securing communication between agents is becoming a critical cybersecurity challenge. From open ecosystems to human oversight, we examine what organisations need to know as Agentic AI transforms the way work gets done.
To find out even more on this topic, register for Security Day now.