2026-05-08 –, C1.05.12: Workshops and Stage (lift to level 5 room #12)
Our CSIRT found that in 4 out of 5 security incidents, there were pre-existing alerts.
Most organizations don't get breached because they lack tools. They get breached because of predictable, repeatable mistakes. The kind our SOC and CSIRT teams at ACEN see across 500+ incidents in European organizations.
This session breaks down the patterns and numbers that matter: where attackers consistently get in, what organizations consistently miss, how many hours go into responding to an incident, and what separates the ones that contain a breach from the ones that don't.
When you provide security at scale, it's critical to identify patterns and what actually works.
At ACEN, our SOC and CSIRT teams have handled over 500 security incidents and currently protect more than 40 organizations on a daily basis. That hands-on experience has taught us what works, what doesn't, and how to avoid the pitfalls that lead to a breach.
In this session you'll discover:
- Statistics from the trenches: Incident patterns and data from real European cases, straight from our experience.
- Real-world case studies: Common attack scenarios, walked through step by step, showing exactly what went wrong.
- How to avoid common pitfalls: The key missteps organizations make and how to prevent them.
- A proactive approach: How these incidents could have been prevented, and how that same thinking can protect your organization.
You'll leave with a clear plan to improve your security posture, and the right questions to ask before someone else finds the gaps first.
Federico Meiners is a cybersecurity leader and Business Unit Manager of the Managed Detection & Response (MDR) unit at ACEN, a Belgian cybersecurity company specializing in Managed Security Services and consultancy across Identity, Infrastructure, MDR, and Advisory, with an in-house CSIRT team.
With a background in hands-on security engineering and worldwide recognized certifications including PMP, CRISC, and CCSM, Federico brings a rare blend of deep technical expertise and business strategy. He has shared his insights at events organized by Google and Check Point, and is currently developing a managed service framework designed to strengthen the synergy and effectiveness between MSSPs and their customers.