Hands-On Breach Containment Training: Illumiverse Labs in May 2026

What makes a breach devastating? It’s how far they get once they’re inside.

That’s why it’s so critical that your security team has breach containment training.  

This May, Illumiverse Labs is back. We’re hosting a new set of global events to help you see and stop lateral movement in real time. You can join online or in person. Either way, you'll walk away with skills you can use right away.

In each lab, you'll watch a real attack unfold and get hands-on with building breach containment with segmentation to stop lateral movement before the blast radius grows.

May 2026 Illumiverse Labs schedule: register for a session near you

We have five sessions this month. Pick the one that works for you:

• May 12: Virtual (Singapore)
• ‍May 13: Virtual (Australia and New Zealand)‍
• May 13: Virtual (Europe) ‍‍
• May 13: In Person (Illumio HQ in Sunnyvale, CA) ‍‍
• May 20: In Person (Chicago)
• May 27: In Person (Mexico City)

Spots go fast. In-person seats are limited, so sign up early.

What to expect: Illumiverse hands-on cybersecurity labs

Illumiverse Labs are live, guided breach containment training sessions. You work through real attack scenarios with Illumio experts by your side.

Here's what you’ll do in each session:

• Watch attackers move laterally after getting in, and spot where defenders lose sight of them
• See how segmentation blocks east-west traffic that shouldn't be there
• Watch containment strategies cut off attacker reach in real time
• Learn how east-west traffic visibility speeds up your incident response
• Run hands-on exercises built around real attack patterns
• Talk directly with Illumio experts and peers who face the same threats

You'll leave with clear steps you can take back to your own environment.

Why breach containment is the missing piece in your cybersecurity strategy

Most teams can detect threats. The problem is what comes next.

Once an attacker gets past the edge, how fast can you stop them? How much of your network is at risk? Can you limit the blast radius before it turns into a crisis?

Those are the questions Illumiverse Labs help you answer.  

You'll see how breach containment moves security beyond detection. You'll see how microsegmentation shrinks the attack surface, even after an attacker is already inside.

The goal is to build real cyber resilience that keeps your company operational even during a breach.

Join the Illumiverse: your cybersecurity community for ongoing learning

The labs are just the start. When you join the Illumiverse, the Illumio security practitioner community, you get access to people, insights, and expertise all year long.

As a member, you can:

• Connect with customers, partners, and Illumio experts
• Go deeper on breach containment use cases and best practices
• Access exclusive content, discussions, and event replays
• Keep building your network security knowledge long after the lab ends

This is where practitioners go to turn insight into action.

Register now: experience breach containment in action

Every day without a containment strategy is a day attackers can move freely through your network.  

Register for an Illumiverse Lab and see how segmentation stops lateral movement before it becomes a crisis. Join the Illumiverse community to keep learning and stay connected year-round.

Spots are filling fast! Register now before your session is gone.