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Just Three Weeks to Go Until CymruSec 2026

Elizabeth Greenberg

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There’s still time to register to join us in Wales for CymruSec Cybersecurity Summit 2026!

There’s only three weeks to go before our second ever CymruSec – part of DIGIT’s longstanding cybersecurity series – taking place at Cardiff City Stadium on the 22nd of October.

Hear from top tech leaders from Microsoft, NBCUniversal, and Unilver, gain insider knowledge on the Welsh cyber landscape, and rub shoulders with the best and brightest in the cybersecurity cuircut in Wales.

The event is focused on improving awareness and best practice through shared learning; highlighting emerging threats, new research, and changing adversarial tactics, whilst examining practical ways to improve resilience and response.

The day will feature Welsh cyber leaders – from digital forensics insights from University of South Wales lectuer Beth Jenkins, to public sector defence prosutre from Ryan James, the CISO for Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. Delving further into the Welsh cyber ecosystem, a panel featuring leaders from Women in Cyber Wales and AI Wales will delve into emerging threats and bracing defences.

For a global perspective, the summit will feature top cyber minds from companies like BT, ManageEngine, Microsoft, and Unilver. From emerging AI risks to mitigating human error, the day will encompass the full specturm of the modern cyber threat landscape, providing invaluable insights for CISOs of multinational organisations straight down to SMEs and public sector organisations.

Speakers include:

  • Lesley Kipling, Chief Security Advisor, Microsoft
  • Melissa Goldsmith, Director of Cyber Threat Intelligence and Hunting, NBCUniversal
  • Ray Manash, Head of Business Development & Customer Success (IAM), ManageEngine
  • Liz Cochlin, CTO, Sero
  • Sarah Howard-Smith, CISO, Zonal
  • Jaymie Thomas, CTO & Co-Founder, AI Wales
  • Carrie Jones, Principal Associate, Capital Law
  • Clare Johnson, Head of Capability, ITSUS Consulting & Founder, Women in Cyber Unlimited
  • Beth Jenkins, Digital Forensics Lecturer, University of South Wales
  • Adam Hopes, Solutions Engineer, Barracuda Networks
  • Lee Stephens, Director of Security Advisory Services, BT Group
  • Stephen Crowther, Technology & Analytics Director, SMF
  • Luke Pulvirenti, AI Coordinator, Tarian Regional Organised Crime Unit
  • Patricia Rodrigues, Sr Cloud Security Engineer, Admiral Group
  • Ryan James, CISO, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
  • Charlie Sinclair, Cyber Culture & Human Risk Senior Manager, Unilever

There is still time to register for your free ticket to join us for a packed day of conference talks, Q&A disucssions, and networking in the Welsh capital.

Find out more and how to register here.

Elizabeth Greenberg

Staff Writer

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