ISTANBUL, TURKEY | DEC 9
Human-centric.
AI-driven.
One day. One unforgettable experience.
Be part of the Turkey’s premier event for cybersecurity leaders and practitioners on the front lines.
Our venue
Feriye Palace
The Feriye Palace is a complex of Ottoman imperial palace buildings along the European shoreline of the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul, Turkey. Currently, the buildings host educational institutions such as a high school and a university.
Yıldız, Çırağan Cd.,
Feriye Palace : Yıldız, Çırağan Cd., 34349 Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye
Agenda
- 11:00am-12:00pm
Partner session (partners only)
- 12:00pm-1:00pm
Registration & networking lunch
- 1:00pm-2:00pm
Opening keynote: the next chapter - human-centric, AI-ready security (60 mins)
- 2:00pm-2:15pm
Break (15 mins)
- 2:15pm-2:50pm
Fireside chat (35 mins)
- 2:50pm-3:25pm
Data security: innovations & roadmap (35 mins)
- 3:25pm-4:00pm
Collaboration security: innovations & roadmap (35 mins)
- 4:00pm-4:15pm
Closing remarks
*Agenda is subject to change
Who should attend
Solutions and resources for every role
Security Analysts and Engineers
Including
Security Analyst/Engineer • SOC Analyst • InfoSec Analyst • Head of Insider Risk/Threat • Cybersecurity Analyst
Why you should attend
Meet industry experts to learn best practices for designing a human-centric cybersecurity solution, and better understand ways to protect your environment with Proofpoint.
IT and Security Professionals
Including
Systems Admin/Engineer • IT Manager • InfoSec Manager/Director • DLP Program Lead • Manager of Information Protection • Network Admin/Engineer • Senior Systems Engineer • IT Security Director
Why you should attend
Enhance your organisation’s security posture, protect information and data, and stay updated on the latest tools and technologies from your peers and industry-leading experts.
Leadership
Including
CISO • CIO • GRC Manager/Director • Head of IT/IT Security
Why you should attend
Discover the latest Proofpoint solutions and roadmaps and how to best leverage these innovations to overcome the human risks impacting your organisation.
Security Analysts and Engineers
Including
Security Analyst/Engineer • SOC Analyst • InfoSec Analyst • Head of Insider Risk/Threat • Cybersecurity Analyst
Why you should attend
Meet industry experts to learn best practices for designing a human-centric cybersecurity solution, and better understand ways to protect your environment with Proofpoint.
Security Analysts and Engineers
Including
Security Analyst/Engineer • SOC Analyst • InfoSec Analyst • Head of Insider Risk/Threat • Cybersecurity Analyst
Why you should attend
Meet industry experts to learn best practices for designing a human-centric cybersecurity solution, and better understand ways to protect your environment with Proofpoint.
Speakers
Get critical insights direct from industry experts
Matt Cooke
Director, Cybersecurity Strategy, EMEA, Proofpoint
Matt Cooke is a highly respected cybersecurity strategist with a proven track record of helping organisations and individuals navigate the ever-evolving digital threat landscape. As a frequent commentator on major cybersecurity incidents, Matt provides clear, actionable insights for news audiences seeking to understand complex breaches and protect themselves from emerging online dangers.
With a deep understanding of human-centric security, Matt excels at translating intricate cyber threats into practical consumer advice. He is adept at breaking down how incidents like recent large-scale AI-powered phishing campaigns or the ongoing challenges with ransomware that impact everyday users.
Matt's expertise is regularly sought after by leading media outlets. He has appeared on prominent television programs such as BBC's Rip Off Britain and Newsnight, and has been a voice on BBC Radio, offering timely analysis and guidance. His insights have also been featured in numerous online and printed media publications, where he has been quoted on topics ranging from deepfake technology in scams to the escalating threats posed by third-party data breaches affecting major retailers and financial institutions.
A certified CISSP, Matt is passionately committed to raising security awareness for all, empowering the public to build stronger digital defences in 2025 and beyond.
Elias Samarani
Manager, Technical Sales
Elias Samarani is the Head of Sales engineers for the Middle East & Turkey at Proofpoint, where he leads a team and advises organisations across the region on people-centric cybersecurity strategies. He has more than 17 years of experience in the security industry, having previously worked at Forcepoint and held network security roles at several organizations. His passion for technology and cybersecurity equipped him with the skills necessary to quickly assess the most complex environments and develop strategic people-centric security solutions. He also arms businesses with the ability to build security strategies that scale for the future in terms of reliability, growth, performance, and productivity.
Oykun Satis
Sr. Sales Engineer
Oykun SATIS is a Senior Sales Engineer role in the Middle East region at Proofpoint Inc started his professional cybersecurity journey in early 2004. He has been working in different roles such as cybersecurity engineer, cybersecurity consultant and sales engineer through the years in strong cybersecurity companies such as Symantec,BT,Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks.
Gokhan Say
CEO/Founder Cybridge Capital
After leading Symantec Turkey & South Eastern Europe for 15+ years, in 2015, he founded Innovera, which became a market-leading Security VAR/MSSP and as well as ATAR Labs, a SOAR startup. He successfully exited both companies in 2020.
In 2021, Say founded CyBridge Capital, where he invests in startups specializing in Security, Privacy and helping them achieve successful market expansions and exits. In 2023, he also founded CISO Connect, an exclusive CISO Club where CISOs can openly discuss challenges and share experiences.
Adrian Covich
Senior Director, Systems Engineering, Asia Pacific & Japan at Proofpoint
Adrian Covich is Senior Director of Systems Engineering for Proofpoint in Asia Pacific and Japan, leading a dedicated team charged with delivering people-centric security solutions and programmes. Adrian has spent the majority of his 20 years in the security industry specialising in email security and associated leadership roles – he most enjoys working with organisations across the region to protect their biggest risks and greatest assets: people.
Adrian Covich
Senior Director, Systems Engineering, Asia Pacific & Japan at Proofpoint
Adrian Covich is Senior Director of Systems Engineering for Proofpoint in Asia Pacific and Japan, leading a dedicated team charged with delivering people-centric security solutions and programmes. Adrian has spent the majority of his 20 years in the security industry specialising in email security and associated leadership roles – he most enjoys working with organisations across the region to protect their biggest risks and greatest assets: people.
Earn CPE credit
This event is approved and endorsed by (ISC)2 and CPE credits will automatically be credited to your member account within 4-6 weeks.
