Before the Breach
Part of the TrendAI™ CNI Threat Briefing Series
Ireland’s critical national infrastructure is facing growing pressure from hostile state actors, AI-enabled cyberattacks, ageing operational technology and complex supply-chain risks.
Don’t risk becoming tomorrow’s headline.
Join us on 26 November at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin for our Threat Briefing - an open and frank discussion on the evolving cyber threat landscape facing Irish critical infrastructure.
We are bringing together TrendAI's own threat researchers with our Irish cybersecurity community. This event is for cybersecurity professionals in enterprise organisations.
Get out of the office for a straightforward look at where Irish CNI actually stands today.
Why attend?
- Understand why Irish CNI is now a geopolitical target, and how AI is reshaping both attacker tradecraft and defender capability
- See real threat activity against critical infrastructure, from state-linked espionage to ransomware, grounded in TrendAI™'s own threat research
- Take part in Breach Protocol, a live exercise that leaves you with a clearer picture of your organisation's exposure
Scroll down to explore the full agenda and event details.
For any enquiries, reach out directly to Hanna Leerink, Marketing Lead for this event.
Agenda
| Time | Session | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Registration & Welcome Refreshments | |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Inside the Industrial and Energy Underground Bob McArdle presents findings from our Industrial and Energy Underground report, published on 3 September 2026. As specialists in the criminal underground, our Forward-Looking Threat Research (FTR) team sets out who is trading what, which industrial and energy targets hold value for attackers, and which do not. |
Bob McCardle |
| 12:30 – 13:30 |
Cyber Threats, Regulatory Accountability and the Contracts That Matter
Udo Schneider examines the what’s targeting critical infrastructure, what regulators expect of you and your suppliers, and the contract language worth using before the rules take effect.
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Udo Schneider |
| 13:30 – 14:00 | Q&A Live, off-the-record discussion with both speakers. |
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| 14:00 – 15:00 |
Breach Protocol
A live, sector-relevant exercise shaped to the room, from state-linked espionage to financially motivated ransomware.
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Jenny Lam |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Special Speaker Session - Stay tuned for updates! | |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Refreshments & Networking |
Featured Speakers
Bob McCardle
Director of Cybercrime Research
TrendAI™
Bob is a Director in TrendAI's Forward-Looking Threat Research (FTR) team (FTR has two Directors), focused on cybercrime research. He tracks the criminal underground economy, including who is targeting energy and utilities, what they're after, and what doesn't yet interest them, across sectors from financial services to critical infrastructure
Udo Schneider
Governance, Risk & Compliance Lead, Europe
TrendAI™
With 25+ years of experience in computer and network security across EMEA, Udo is passionate about cybersecurity. As GRC Lead, he assists sales and marketing teams with risk management, regulations, standards, and compliance matters.
Jenny Lam
Cyber Resilience
Lead
TrendAI™
Jenny has over 10 years experience in cybersecurity, starting in security operations before pivoting to focus on incident readiness and cyber resilience. Her career highlights have involved leading cyber readiness exercises involving cargo ships at A.P. Moller Maersk.
Mark Power
Sales Director UK&I
TrendAI™
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The Venue
Instructions
How to get there:
- By bus: Dublin Bus routes serving the stadium include 1, C1, C2, 39, 70, 82 and S2.
- By train: Take a southbound DART from Connolly, Tara Street or Pearse Street; get off at Lansdowne Road.
- Nearest car park: Public Car Park on South Lotts Road (10–15 minute walk to the stadium) or Shelbourne Park Stadium | APCOA (15–20 minute walk).
- On foot: From central Dublin, it's roughly a 25–30 minute walk.
About Aviva Stadium:
Aviva Stadium is Ireland's main international rugby and football stadium, located on Lansdowne Road. It holds 51,711 people and opened in 2010, replacing the historic Lansdowne Road stadium. It’s a modern, all-seater stadium with a distinctive curved glass exterior, excellent views from most sections, and a lively atmosphere, particularly during Ireland rugby matches.
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