AI is reshaping the cyber battlefield in the Public Sector, and nowhere are the stakes higher than in critical infrastructure (CI). Public services including energy grids, healthcare, and transport systems (and more) are becoming high-value targets for disruption, ransom leverage, espionage, and safety risks. The convergence of IT, OT, and AI is creating new attack surfaces and magnifying vulnerabilities.
As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Firebrand is bringing together leading voices to unpack the growing AI-driven threats facing critical infrastructure in the Public Sector, and to share practical defense strategies that balance safety, reliability, and resilience.
Join this exclusive 60-minute panel to explore:
- How AI is lowering the barrier for attacks on OT/ICS systems
- Real-world examples of AI-enhanced campaigns against CI
- Defense strategies that balance operational continuity with resilience
- Insights on upskilling operators, engineers, and responders in the AI era
- Skills needed and the role of training in closing the OT/AI security skills gap
Expect practical takeaways from threat intelligence to workforce development, plus a chance to put your questions directly to the experts. Secure your spot today and join the conversation shaping the future of critical infrastructure defense.
Panelists
- Jack Sharpe — CISO – Head of Cyber and AI Security l Instil
Jack is a transformational executive specialising in digital strategy, cybersecurity governance, and AI integration. He served in the Royal Marines before moving into technology leadership, where he has delivered business outcomes through digital transformation. Jack combines board-level leadership with academic research to balance innovation with governance and build resilient organisations. Alongside his executive career, he is completing a PhD in cyber politics, bridging theory and practice in global security and technology strategy.
- Nasser Arif — Cyber Security Manager l NHS
Nasser is a cybersecurity professional passionate about technology, transformation, and wellbeing. Since joining the NHS in 2018, his dedication and innovative thinking have seen him rise from volunteer to Cyber Security Manager for two Trusts. With a background in Aeronautical Engineering, he brings valuable transferrable skills and champions the human side of cybersecurity, encouraging peers to aim high and break barriers. He also contributes through media articles, conferences, and initiatives promoting accessible cybersecurity, earning multiple NHS England awards for his impact.
- Presenter: Phillip Blake — Managing Director, Disruptive Cyber Group
Passionate about all things cyber security, with a focus on working with organisations to enhance their cyber workforce as well as base level end user awareness through training and technology.