Security Leaders' Insight Dinner & Whisky Tasting
This event has now passed.
What an exceptional evening of connection and insight at the historic Scotch Malt Whisky Society in Edinburgh. Now that the evening has concluded, we want to extend a massive thank you to all the senior IT and security leaders who joined us for an unforgettable night of high-impact networking and peer-to-peer discussion. Our sincere thanks also go to our partners at SentinelOne for co-hosting and to the Master Ambassador who expertly guided our guests through a spectacular tasting journey of premium single malts.
From the tactical, "boots-on-the-ground" security insights shared over a gourmet three-course dinner to the collaborative perspectives on navigating an evolving threat landscape, the night perfectly reflected our belief that the strongest defences are built on shared human expertise. If you missed out on this particular session, we have a packed calendar of exclusive, invite-only roundtables and interactive events planned throughout 2026.
Be sure to keep an eye on our main events page so you can secure your place at the next table.
IT & Security Leaders Insight Dinner: Cyber Security & Single Malts
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Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026
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Time: 18:00 – 20:30 BST (Followed by an optional nightcap)
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Location: The Scotch Malt Whisky Society, 28 Queen St, Edinburgh, EH2 1JX
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Admission: Exclusive / Invite-Only (Registration required)
Overview
In a fast-paced threat landscape, the most valuable strategic conversations rarely happen in a rigid corporate boardroom. True collaboration occurs when senior security leaders can step away from the daily operational noise, share "boots-on-the-ground" experiences, and discuss shared challenges openly.
Acumen Cyber, in partnership with SentinelOne, invites you to an exclusive evening of high-level networking, fine dining, and premium single malts at the historic Scotch Malt Whisky Society in the heart of Edinburgh. This highly curated, invitation-only event brings together regional security executives to explore future-facing security insights in a relaxed, refined setting.
The Experience: Why You Should Attend
This dinner is designed to provide maximum strategic value away from traditional sales pitches, combining deep technical perspectives with world-class hospitality:
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Curated Whisky Tasting: Journey through three premium single malts selected specifically for our guests, led by an expert Master Ambassador.
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Gourmet 3-Course Dinner: Enjoy a bespoke culinary experience, perfectly paired with tactical cyber security insights from our resident experts.
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Private Peer-to-Peer Networking: Connect directly with local CISOs, IT directors, and infrastructure heads to discuss the evolving threat landscape and modern defence strategies.
The Evening's Agenda
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18:00 | Arrival and Welcome Drinks
Begin the evening by networking with your peers over arrival drinks, accompanied by a brief introduction from the Acumen Cyber and SentinelOne leadership teams. -
18:30 | Exclusive Whisky Tasting Immerse yourself in a curated tasting experience led by a Master Ambassador, exploring the unique profiles of three premium single malts.
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19:15 | Gourmet 3-Course Dinner & Cyber Security Insights A luxury three-course dinner is served, interspersed with brief, practical briefings from our engineers on navigating modern threat detection, containment, and response.
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20:30 | Closing Remarks and Farewell Final thoughts from our hosts, followed by an optional nightcap and an opportunity for continued, informal networking.
Who is this Event For?
This executive evening is strictly curated for senior information technology and cybersecurity practitioners based across Scotland, including:
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Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
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CIOs, IT Directors, and Heads of Infrastructure
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Heads of Security Operations, SOC Leaders, and Senior Risk Officers
The Value of Community: Acumen & SentinelOne
At Acumen Cyber, we believe that the most robust cyber resilience is built on collaboration. While deploying market-leading technology - like the endpoint and cloud protection platforms provided by SentinelOne - is vital, it is the human expertise and the insights shared between peers that truly drive an effective defence. This dinner is an extension of our core philosophy: combining cutting-edge visibility with real human expertise to complement and strengthen your internal teams.
Register Your Interest
Please note that this is a private, strictly invitation-only event with capped seating to ensure high-impact networking.
Submitting the form below registers your interest in attending, but does not guarantee a place at the event. Our team will review your registration and will follow up directly via email to confirm your invitation and provide your formal entry details.