Cyber Leaders' Summit Manchester 2026

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CISO

Chief Information Security Officer, the senior executive accountable for an organisation's cybersecurity strategy, risk posture and security programme. At Cyber Leaders Summit, CISO-level sessions focus on board reporting, investment priorities and leading security teams.

2

Zero Trust

A security model that removes implicit trust from networks and users, requiring continuous verification of identity, device and context before access is granted. Summit discussions typically connect Zero Trust to identity security, cloud migration and legacy system constraints.

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Threat intelligence

Evidence-based information about current and emerging cyber threats, including adversary tactics, techniques and procedures. Security leaders use threat intelligence to prioritise detection, response and investment decisions.

4

SOC

Security Operations Centre, the team and technology stack that monitors, detects and responds to security incidents. SOC leaders at the summit compare automation, staffing models and detection engineering practices.

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SIEM

Security Information and Event Management, a platform that collects and correlates logs and security events for detection and investigation. SIEM modernisation and data cost control are common themes for security operations leaders.

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SOAR

Security Orchestration, Automation and Response, a set of tools that automates repetitive security operations tasks and incident response workflows. Summit conversations often focus on reducing analyst workload without losing control.

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EDR and XDR

Endpoint Detection and Response and Extended Detection and Response tools that monitor endpoints and multiple telemetry sources for malicious activity. Security teams use them to investigate incidents and coordinate response across cloud, identity and network layers.

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Incident response

The structured process for preparing for, detecting, containing, eradicating and recovering from a cyber incident. Cyber Leaders Summit sessions may cover crisis exercises, forensic readiness and executive decision-making during a breach.

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Cyber resilience

The ability of an organisation to anticipate, withstand, recover from and adapt to cyber disruption. It connects security controls with business continuity, supplier dependency and board-level risk planning.

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Cyber risk quantification

A method for expressing cyber risk in financial or business-impact terms so executives can compare security investments with other risks. This is a recurring board-level theme at leadership-focused cyber events.

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Tabletop exercise

A discussion-based simulation in which leaders and technical teams work through a realistic cyber incident scenario. Exercises test decision rights, communications and escalation paths without disrupting live systems.

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Third-party risk

The cyber and operational risk created by suppliers, vendors and partners with access to systems or data. Security leaders use supplier assessments and contractual controls to manage this exposure.

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Cyber insurance

Insurance cover that can help offset costs from cyber incidents, often subject to security control requirements. Risk leaders at the summit may discuss how insurers assess controls and incident response readiness.

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ETA

Electronic Travel Authorisation, a UK entry permission that may be required for visa-exempt visitors before travel. Check the UK government's official visa and ETA guidance before booking travel to the event.