In-person Event

Red Hat Security Day in Helsinki

15 April, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Scandic Grand Central, Rautatieasema, Vilhonkatu 13, Helsinki, 00100, Finland

Red Hat Security, Automation & OpenShift Event

Join us for a full day of expert insights at the Red Hat Security, Automation & OpenShift Event. Choose to attend the morning session, afternoon session, or both—each packed with valuable takeaways to enhance your IT strategy.

Morning Session: Red Hat Security
Dive into the latest security trends, risks, and best practices in open-source software. Learn how to strengthen your security posture, protect your software supply chain, and implement standardized, efficient operating environments.

Afternoon Sessions:

Automation with Ansible – Discover how automation can simplify IT operations, improve efficiency, and reduce risk.

OpenShift – Explore self-managed editions, OpenShift Virtualization Engine, and OpenShift AI to modernize infrastructure and accelerate innovation.

Enjoy a networking lunch between sessions and connect with industry experts. Register now and customize your agenda to fit your interests!

Questions? Please contact Red Hat EMEA at emeaevents@redhat.com

Agenda

Time

Session
  Red Hat Security Event 
08:30 - 09:00 Registration and coffee
09:00 - 09:30 Setting the scene: security risks & trends in the Open Source
09:30 - 10:00  Red Hat's development model and product security
10:00 - 10:30 Coffee break
10:30 - 11:30 The importance of SOE (Standard Operating Environment)
11:30 - 12:00 Summary and how to get started
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch
  Red Hat Ansible Automation and OpenShift updates
13:00 - 14:00
Secure automation: power your responsibility!
Enterprise automation with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Matti Nieminen, SSP, Red Hat
14:00 - 14:30  Coffee break
14:30 - 15:30
What are Red Hat OpenShift self-managed editions?
Timo Vilen, SSP, Red Hat
15:30 - 15:45 Wrap-up and Q&A
 
Red Hat Security Event 
Red Hat Security Session 9:00 - 12:00 TIME
REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST 08:30 – 09:30
Setting the scene: security risks & trends in the Open Source

Why Are You Here & What Will You Leave With?

  • Understand the key trends shaping the open-source landscape.
  • Gain actionable insights to strengthen your security posture.
  • Discover steps to implement best practices when you return home.

Security Risks & Trends in Open Source Software

  • Emerging threats and vulnerabilities in the OSS ecosystem.
  • The role of supply chain security and risk mitigation strategies.
  • How organizations are responding to evolving security challenges.

Steps to Take Home

  • Key actions to improve security in your open-source usage.
  • Resources and tools to support your security journey.
  • How to stay ahead with continuous learning and community engagement.
 09:00  – 09:30
Red Hat's software development model and product security

Understanding Red Hat’s Product Security Services

  • Secure Development – How Red Hat integrates security at every stage of software development.
  • Securing Our Software Supply Chain – Best practices for protecting the integrity of open-source software.
  • Compliance & Certifications – Ensuring regulatory alignment and industry standards.
  • Incident Response – How Red Hat detects, responds to, and mitigates security threats.
  • Managing Security Risk – Proactive strategies to minimize vulnerabilities and enhance security posture.
 09:30  – 10:00 
COFFEE BREAK 10:00  – 10:30 

The Importance of Standard Operating Environments (SOE) 

Why It Matters: A standardized operating environment improves security, consistency, and efficiency across IT environments.

Key Components of SOE:
Linux, Container Images, and Container Platforms – Building a stable and secure foundation.
Red Hat Technologies in Action:

  • RHEL + Satellite + Insights – Manage, monitor, and optimize your infrastructure.
  • Identity Management (IDM) & Image Builder – Secure access and streamline system provisioning.
  • Edge Fleet Management – Maintain security and control across distributed environments.
  • Ansible Automation Hub – Automate, scale, and simplify operations.
 10:30 – 11:30 
Summary and next steps 11:30 – 12:00
LUNCH 12:00 – 13:00
Secure Automation: power with responsibility
  • Enterprise automation with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP)
  • How to create secure automation for Day 1 and Day 2 operations
  • Automation by AI 
Matti Nieminen, SSP, Red Hat
 13:00 - 14:00
Coffee break 14:00 - 14:30
Red Hat OpenShift updates for 2025
  • What are Red Hat OpenShift self-managed editions?
  • What is OpenShift Virtualization Engine and what makes it different from other OpenShift offerings?
  • What is changing about the OpenShfit bare metal subscriptions and when?
 14:30 - 15:30
Wrap-up and Q&A 15:30 - 15:45
 

Travel / Location

 

Location: 
Scandic Grand Central
Rautatieasema, Vilhonkatu 13
00100, Helsinki, Finland

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