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SOC UNDER PRESSURE

Written by Luc Brouwers | Apr 28, 2026 9:00:00 PM

On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Pointury and ManageEngine hosted an exclusive executive roundtable and dinner at Kasteel Ter Ham in Steenokkerzeel, bringing together 36 CISOs, CIOs; SOC Managers, MSSP and other cybersecurity experts for an evening of candid discussion, shared experiences, and strategic reflection on the future of the security operations center.


The evening opened with Sabarishwaran (Saby) Jay, highlighting ManageEngine's growing focus on the Benelux region, followed by Simon Thornton, who set the tone with an honest look at the realities of modern SOC operations.

Abhilash Mamidela then brought the conversation forward with practical insights into how AI is already shaping SOC capabilities today.

From exchanging ideas to tackling real-world challenges, the discussions reflected a shared goal to cut through the noise and build stronger, more resilient security operations.

  • ManageEngine is the enterprise IT management division of Zoho Corporation, established in 1996. It offers a comprehensive suite of over 60 enterprise products and 60 free tools designed to manage various aspects of IT operations, including networks, servers, applications, service desks, Active Directory, security, desktops, and mobile devices. ​

    Serving over 280,000 companies globally ManageEngine is recognized for delivering affordable, feature-rich software that's easy to use. The company's focus on in-house research and development ensures that its solutions are both innovative and aligned with customer needs.