The Velocity Crisis: Securing the Autonomous Financial Frontier
9 September 2026 | 8:30 – 17:00 BST

CREST CEO, Nick Benson will be hosting a panel session on the topic of “Testing at the Edge: Conducting High-Risk Threat-Led Penetration Testing Without Disrupting Critical Financial Systems.”

About the event: The Finserv Cyber Security UK Summit sits at the absolute vanguard of financial security, confronting the sector’s most critical cyber battlegrounds. Our curated agenda delivers high-impact, actionable strategies to close the autonomy gap through machine-speed defence, deploy offensive resilience to neutralise live ransomware, and outsmart a highly sophisticated new wave of identity fraud. Crucially, we untangle the compliance crossfire, equipping leaders with the blueprints required to harmonise stringent UK regulations with complex global mandates without sacrificing operational velocity.

Designed for forward-thinking cybersecurity executives, this summit bridges the gap between technical defence and boardroom strategy. Attendees will walk away with robust frameworks to safeguard assets, align cross-functional teams, and drive resilient growth in a volatile threat landscape. By connecting industry peers and sharing real-world insights, the event equips leaders to proactively mitigate risk and protect institutional integrity.