Last month, Intergence welcomed a select group of business leaders to the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground, the home of cricket - for a day that blended history, innovation, and vital insights into the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity.
While the surroundings paid tribute to England’s sporting heritage, the focus of the day was firmly on the future - specifically, how organisations can build greater digital resilience and prepare for the unexpected.
A Day of Learning and Connection
The event opened with a warm welcome from Intergence CEO Peter Job, outlining the agenda which delivered both technical depth and practical advice, all within the unique setting of Lord’s.
Guests also enjoyed an insider tour of the Media Centre and Real Tennis Courts, gaining a rare glimpse into the history behind one of Britain’s most iconic sporting venues.
Digital Twins and Deception: The New Frontier in Cyber Defence
The first session, led by Dave Tyrrell from NoThreat, introduced the concept of digital twin technology in cybersecurity, using replica systems as decoys to detect and neutralise attackers before they reach live environments.
Dave explained how automation has made large-scale attacks cheaper and faster than ever, with denial-of-service incidents up by over 350% in just one year. His insight sparked discussion on how deception technologies can give organisations a proactive edge and how even mid-sized businesses can benefit from enterprise-level protection.
Understanding Cyber Risk Through the Legal Lens
Next, Helen Tringham, Partner at Mills and Reeve, provided a crucial legal perspective. Specialising in contentious data matters, Helen’s session explored why GDPR compliance remains at the heart of cybersecurity.
“There’s no law called the ‘Cyber Security Act,’” she explained. “The relevant law is the UK GDPR, which requires every organisation to ensure an adequate level of security for the personal data they hold.”
Helen walked attendees through the fundamentals of good data governance, from clear internal accountability to secure supply chains, before outlining the key steps to take before and after a breach, including:
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Acting quickly: breaches must be reported to the Information Commissioner’s Office within 72 hours
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Communicating carefully with affected individuals
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Reviewing insurance and incident response plans early
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Minimising stored data to reduce exposure
Above all, she urged organisations to treat cyber response as a business continuity issue, not just an IT concern.
Her real-world examples underlined the importance of preparation. “Cyber incidents are horrendous to deal with,” she said. “You’ll never regret investing in prevention.”
The Power of Partnership: Sophos and Real-Time Response
Representing Sophos, Greg Cooper discussed the company’s Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service, which delivers continuous, proactive monitoring across thousands of clients worldwide.
Through collaboration with partners like Intergence, Sophos helps organisations respond to threats in record time, averaging just 38 minutes from detection to resolution, compared to an industry average of 16 hours. It’s a clear demonstration of how the right partnership and expertise can dramatically limit the impact of cyber incidents.
Seeing What the Hackers See
The penultimate keynote, from Andrew Alston, founder and CEO of BreachAware, offered a sobering look into the dark web revealing over 85,000 terabytes of corporate data already circulating online.
Andrew demonstrated how BreachAware identifies compromised credentials and exposed information, helping organisations take early action to close vulnerabilities. His message was simple but powerful: think like a hacker to defend like a strategist.
Peter Job on Intergence’s Mission and Expertise
Finally, Intergence CEO Peter Job took the opportunity to highlight the company’s role in helping organisations navigate today’s complex digital landscape. He explained that Intergence is not just an IT service provider but a strategic partner focused on delivering innovative, outcome-based solutions tailored to each client’s unique challenges. With over two decades of experience, Intergence specialises in cybersecurity, digital transformation, and managed IT services — ensuring that businesses not only stay protected but also thrive in an increasingly digital world.
The Human Element: Culture, AI and the Changing Risk Landscape
The event concluded with an engaging audience discussion chaired by technology journalist Mark Chillingworth, exploring the cultural side of cyber risk.
The debate covered how AI tools, employee awareness, and leadership behaviours are shaping organisational security. The takeaway was clear: technology alone isn’t enough - a strong, proactive culture is what turns cybersecurity into a competitive advantage.
Building Resilience Together
Intergence’s Lord’s event demonstrated how combining expertise from trusted partners, NoThreat, Sophos, BreachAware, and Mills and Reeve, with Intergence’s managed services and transformation expertise creates a powerful force for cyber resilience.
Attendees left with new perspectives, practical takeaways, and a greater understanding of how strategic partnerships can help them protect what matters most.
From historic pavilions to cutting-edge cyber defence, the day was a perfect example of Intergence’s mission:
to empower organisations with the insight, technology, and partnerships to get IT right.
We are still offering a free cyber assessment. If your organisation is worried about your security posture, we can scan your infrastructure and give you a full report of where you stand. Register here: https://www.intergence.com/event/cybersecurity-assessment-and-infrastructure-audit.