IDW Tech Bites: 4th Edition Powered by Netskope

IDW Tech Bites: Digital Resilience and Security in Focus for the Public Sector 🏛️🛡️

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On June 25th, IDW once again opened the doors of the exclusive JNcQUOI Club, in Lisbon, to host the 4th edition of IDW Tech Bites Powered by Netskope. Following the immense success of the May session — which brought together key decision-makers from the private sector — this new gathering was specifically designed to address the critical challenges and regulatory demands currently shaping the public sector in Portugal.

Under the theme "Security & Networking ReAImagined", the executive lunch solidified the Tech Bites format as one of IDW's main initiatives for 2026: an ecosystem that combines cutting-edge technical knowledge with an environment of networking exclusive and highly qualified.

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The Urgency of Modernization and the SASE Approach

Public administration today faces the dual challenge of accelerating its digital transformation while protecting critical infrastructure against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

The session was led by Pedro Gomes, Regional Sales Manager at Netskope, who shared a pragmatic vision on how the convergence between network and security — through SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) based architectures — is the fundamental path to ensure data sovereignty and regulatory compliance.

During the presentation, essential topics for public bodies were discussed, such as:

• Cloud Data Protection: How to ensure full visibility and control over sensitive information in an increasingly distributed work ecosystem.
• The Impact of Artificial Intelligence: The role of AI in both the sophistication of attacks and the automation of defense and real-time anomaly detection.
• Service Continuity: Strategies to mitigate unavailability risks without compromising operational agility and citizen service.

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Proximity and Experience Sharing

The IDW Tech Bites format stands out precisely because it avoids the rigidity of traditional conferences. In the private room of the JNcQUOI Club, public sector decision-makers had the opportunity to share real experiences, discuss the specificities of their organizations, and analyze technology adoption scenarios directly with IDW and Netskope experts.

We thank the team at Netskope, especially Pedro Gomes for expertly leading the session, and all representatives from public entities who enriched this discussion with their daily perspectives and challenges. 🤝

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The future of digital security in the public sector requires an integrated vision. Stay tuned for upcoming editions of IDW Tech Bites or contact us to design your organization's strategy.

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