Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- One-day conference for senior cybersecurity, risk and technology leaders in financial services
- Addresses AI as both a threat vector and defensive control layer
- Covers cyber risk quantification, board-level reporting and governance frameworks
- Examines nation-state threats, geopolitical risk and advanced ransomware tactics
- Features keynotes, expert panels and interactive discussions
About the Event
CyberSecurity Live 2026 is an in-person conference held in London, bringing together CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, Heads of Risk, IT Security Managers and other senior decision-makers from financial institutions. The event focuses on embedding cybersecurity into business strategy to maintain operational continuity, customer trust and competitive positioning.
The programme combines keynote presentations with expert panels and interactive discussions, emphasising practical execution and measurable outcomes rather than theoretical frameworks.
Strategic and Technical Focus Areas
The agenda addresses the dual role of artificial intelligence in modern security operations, examining how AI capabilities are being exploited by threat actors while also serving as a critical control layer for defenders. Sessions cover cyber risk governance at the enterprise level, including methodologies for quantifying risk in terms that resonate with board members and executive leadership.
Nation-state threats and geopolitical instability feature prominently, reflecting the current threat landscape facing financial services organisations. The programme also tackles advanced ransomware campaigns and multi-vector extortion techniques, alongside third-party risk management and supply chain vulnerabilities that create systemic exposure.
Who Should Attend
The conference targets senior professionals responsible for cybersecurity strategy, enterprise risk management and technology leadership within financial services. Attendees typically hold roles involving security architecture decisions, regulatory compliance, risk quantification or technology investment within banks, insurers, asset managers and related organisations.
Sponsors
Foreguard Group, Omnissa, OpenText, Red Hat and Utilize are supporting the event.