Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Cross-sector cybersecurity summit bringing together enterprise, public sector, and SME security professionals in Wales
- Sessions address identity security, digital forensics, incident response, and the impact of artificial intelligence on both threats and defenses
- Speakers from Microsoft, NBCUniversal, BT, and Unilever deliver talks alongside workshops and panel discussions
- Designed for CISOs, CTOs, security engineers, and public sector security teams seeking practical strategies for resilience
- Free attendance for qualifying professionals, with an exhibition featuring security vendors and technology providers
About CymruSec
CymruSec is a cross-sector cybersecurity summit held at Cardiff City Stadium. Now in its second year, the event forms part of DIGIT’s Cybersecurity series and focuses on knowledge exchange between senior cyber practitioners, IT specialists, security researchers, and law enforcement. The format combines live talks, workshops, panel discussions, and an exhibition floor.
The agenda is structured around emerging threats, adversarial tactics, and practical strategies for improving organizational resilience. Sessions feature speakers from organizations including Microsoft, NBCUniversal, BT, and Unilever, covering both strategic and technical content.
Core Topics and Technologies
The summit examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping both offensive and defensive cybersecurity. Sessions explore large language models in the context of security operations, identity and access management as a critical control point, and zero-trust architectures for modern environments. Digital forensics and incident response feature prominently, with practical guidance on investigating breaches and coordinating organizational responses.
Identity security receives particular attention, reflecting the shift toward identity as a primary security perimeter. Cloud security challenges and the human element of cyber risk are also addressed, acknowledging that technical controls alone cannot mitigate threats stemming from user behavior and social engineering.
SME Resilience and Regional Collaboration
A distinct thread within the program addresses resilience for small and medium enterprises operating with constrained security budgets. The summit emphasizes collaborative defense and regional cooperation, positioning Welsh organizations to share threat intelligence and coordinate responses across sectors.
Sponsors and Exhibitors
ManageEngine serves as headline sponsor, with BT and Barracuda as co-sponsors. The exhibition includes Be-IT, Cohesity, e2e-assure, Socura, Companies House, Scality, ThreatLocker, and Optec.
Who Should Attend
CymruSec is designed for senior cybersecurity and IT professionals responsible for organizational security posture. This includes CISOs, CTOs, security engineers, digital forensics specialists, and public sector security teams. The event suits practitioners from large enterprises, SMEs, government bodies, and technology vendors seeking to understand current threats and improve defensive capabilities.