Higher Education Cyber Security Breakfast Briefing

KHIPU & Palo Alto Networks: Higher Education Cyber Security Breakfast Briefing

Join KHIPU Networks and Palo Alto Networks on 23rd September 2026 at 22 Bishopsgate for an exclusive breakfast briefing tailored for Higher Education leaders. Together, we’ll explore how universities can securely embrace AI, strengthen identity-driven security, and simplify compliance while defending against increasingly sophisticated threats.

Agenda

09:20 – 10:00 | Arrival & Breakfast
Start your morning with coffee, breakfast, and the opportunity to connect with peers across the Higher Education sector.

10:00 -10:30 | Achieving Cyber Essentials+ & CAF: A Real-World Case Study
Speakers: Zach Rieker, Sales Specialist, Palo Alto Networks & KHIPU
A practical customer case study demonstrating how to streamline compliance with Cyber Essentials+ and the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF).
Learn how to:

• Gain visibility and control over Shadow AI
• Enforce Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Strengthen identity-based access policies
• Reduce reliance on VDI and secure remote users

10:30 – 11:00 | What’s New in NGFW: Simplifying Operations & Compliance with Strata Cloud Manager
Speaker: Robert Donohoe, Domain Consultant, Palo Alto Networks
Discover how Strata Cloud Manager (SCM) helps universities reduce complexity by:

• Automatically discovering assets
• Applying consistent, identity-aware security policies
• Delivering real-time compliance reporting

11:00 – 11:30 | Next-Gen SecOps for Education: Cortex, MDR & Identity-Driven Security
Speakers: Cameron Nicoll, Coretex Cloud Specialist, Palo Alto Networks & Phil Shaw, SOC Analyst KHIPU Networks
Explore the future of campus security operations, including:

• Cortex XSIAM for intelligent threat detection and response
• Managed Detection & Response (MDR) as an extension of your team
• Leveraging identity context to detect and respond to threats faster

11:30 – 12:00 | The University Landscape: AI, Identity, Compliance & Campus Challenges. Sebastian Groves, Infrastructure & Cyber Security Manager, Royal Academy of Music, David Silvester, Account Director, KHIPU Networks, Regional Sales Manager – Education, Palo Alto Networks
An interactive panel with experts from KHIPU and Palo Alto Networks.
We’ll discuss the evolving challenges facing universities, including secure AI adoption, identity and access management, and navigating increasing regulatory pressures.

12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch, Networking & Next Steps

Wrap up with lunch, peer networking, and a chance to discuss actionable next steps for your institution.

Why Attend?

• Stay ahead of AI-driven threats – Understand how attackers are leveraging Generative AI and how modern, AI-powered security platforms can stop attacks in real time.
• Strengthen identity as your security backbone – Learn how identity-driven security improves visibility, access control, and threat detection across campus environments.
• Simplify compliance and reduce workload – See how automation and platforms like Strata Cloud Manager help address regulatory requirements without adding operational burden.
• Break free from the vulnerability & patching treadmill – Discover how continuous visibility and automation (ASM, XSOAR, vulnerability management) can reduce risk and manual effort.