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The Data & AI Security Evolution

Organisations across SME’s, housing, education, public and third sectors are all facing the same challenge. They are under pressure to do more with less, while also exploring how AI can support better services and improve efficiency.

The challenge is keeping control of data while adopting AI. Most organisations we speak to aren’t struggling to start with AI. They’re struggling with what sits underneath it. It is the way AI can amplify existing governance gaps: over-permissioned Microsoft 365 environments, weak classification, unclear ownership, legacy content and limited visibility over how information is accessed and used. AI just makes all of that more visible, and harder to ignore.

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At the same time, the pressure isn’t slowing down: 

  • Higher education attacks are up 63%
  • Housing sector is seeing a 70% rise in ransomware 
  • Public Sector data breaches are increasing by 66% and 61% of organisations have experienced data leakage
  • *Quorum Cyber Central and Regional Government Report 

We’re bringing together organisations from all these areas to get involved in an open discussion lead by Richard Holland (Field CISO with over 25 years’ experience) and Leon Butler (Quorum Cyber’s Data Security Solutions Director). The senior team will take a deep dive into the challenges presented today, from real experience gained as an SME organisation and from supporting our customer network that spans organisations of all sizes across the private sector, public sector and not-for-profit. Register to join senior peers and our expert team for practical discussions on how to reduce data risk, strengthen governance and prepare for safer AI adoption.

Housing, Education & Public Sectors Peer discussion: controlling data risk in the age of AI

Thursday 18th June 2026 1:00-4:30 PM. Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood. Free Lunch Provided.

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What this session is

This is a small, closed discussion. Just a group of people dealing with the same issues, comparing what’s working and what isn’t. The session will be hosted by Richard Holland (Field CISO), with input from Leon Butler (Data Security Solutions Director) who have both worked day-to-day with organisations across the SME landscape, housing, education and the wider public sector. 

What you’ll get from it

  • A clearer sense of where your own data gaps might be 

  • Some practical ways others are tightening things up

  • A chance to sanity check your approach with peers

  • A few ideas you can take back and actually use

On the day, we’ll discuss

  • The 2026 data risk landscape across public sector, housing and higher education.

  • AI, accountability and governance.

  •  An up-to-date review of the current threat landscape in relation to AI adoption .

  • Audience Q&A and peer exchange.

There will also be time for informal networking and an exclusive Quorum Cyber giveaway bag. Attendance is limited to keep discussion open and useful.

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AGENDA

  • 1PM | Arrival, Lunch and Informal Networking
  • 1:30- 1:45 PM | Welcome and Scene Setting

    An opening discussion on why AI governance is becoming the next frontier of data risk for public and third sector organisations.

  • 1:45–2:15 PM | The Data Risk Landscape in 2026
    A practical look at the threat patterns, governance gaps, and operational pressures shaping AI readiness today, and how weak visibility, ownership, and control can complicate response during live incidents.
  • 2:15–3:30 PM | Fireside Conversation: Controlling Data Risk in the Age of AI
    A peer-led discussion on how organisations are responding to AI-driven change, strengthening accountability, and putting the right guardrails around data, access, and adoption. Audience Q&A will be integrated throughout.
  • 3:30–3:40 PM | Short Break - Refreshments served.
  • 3:40–4:10 PM | Deep Dive: What’s happening now
    A session exploring the current threat landscape in relation to the accelerated pace of AI adoption in real environments.
  • 4:10–4:30 PM | Q&A and Optional Networking
    An open floor discussion to close the session, with the opportunity to continue conversations informally afterwards.

AI is accelerating change across the public sector, but successful adoption depends on having the right foundations in place.

Reserve your place to join a practical, peer-focused discussion on how to reduce data risk, improve governance and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Thursday 18th June 2026 1:00-4:30 PM
Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood, 81 Holyrood Rd, Edinburgh EH8 8AU
Free lunch provided

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