AI in Cyber Security Teams: Enhancing efficiency, productivity & threat detection w/ Graham Thomson

Welcome to the SECURE | CYBER CONNECT Podcast with Jay Adamson and Warren Atkinson, where we’re joined by information and Cyber Security, Technology, and Talent Acquisition professionals who share their journeys, unique perspectives, and offer valuable advice and guidance. 👥 JOIN THE SECURE | CYBER CONNECT COMMUNITY: https://smart-connect-cyber.mn.co/ ✅ Learn More: https://linktr.ee/securecyberconnect In this special DTX EDITION, we have the pleasure of being joined by Graham Thomson, Chief Information Security & Innovation Officer at Irwin Mitchell, a leading UK legal and financial services firm. With a background in military intelligence and over 25 years of experience across multiple sectors, Graham is a recognised industry thought leader, committed to leadership, team development, and community engagement through education. He is a two-time Global CISO 100 Award winner and was named Team Leader of the Year at the Ex-Forces in Business Awards. As AI continues to transform cyber security operations, we explore key topics, including: How is AI improving efficiency, productivity, and threat detection in security teams? What are the biggest challenges of implementing AI-driven tools like Microsoft Copilot and bespoke threat intelligence agents? How can AI help tackle the rising cost of cybercrime, projected to reach £8.5 trillion in 2025? We also discuss Graham’s transition from military to civilian life, his leadership philosophy, and the vital role of education and community engagement in cyber security. We trust you find value in these special edition episodes and hope to see you all at DTX Manchester & London. Digital Transformation EXPO (DTX) Manchester is the North’s biggest digital and IT event, sharing the latest developments and use cases across cloud and IT infrastructure, data and AI, cyber security, software engineering and DevOps. Returning to Manchester Central on 2-3 April, the event is a hotspot to learn about today’s most important digital conversations, offering visitors exclusive panels, workshops, technical deep-dives and community meetups. SECURE your spot now by registering free using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/2w785uxc 📺 WATCH MORE: www.youtube.com/@SECURECyberConnectCommunity 🗓️ NEW EPISODES available every Sunday. 🔔 We appreciate your support - Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and SHARE to encourage diverse and inclusive knowledge sharing. #CyberConnect #CyberSecurity #AI #DTX #CISO