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SUMMARY:CRESTCon UK Community day: Red Teaming\, Manchester
DESCRIPTION:Join CRESTCon UK Red Teaming Community Day for a full day of insights\, collaboration\, and networking with the wider cybersecurity community. \nHosted by CREST Focus Group chair Matt Lorentzen\, we will be exploring the latest challenges\, techniques\, and innovations shaping the threat landscape. \nTopics included this year: \n\n\n\n\nEvolving threats – Threat actor investigations\, campaign tracking\, geopolitical insights\, and emerging trends\nIntelligence-led adversary operations – Using threat intelligence to inform adversary emulation\, detection engineering\, and decision-making\nIdentity\, trust & human vulnerability – Phishing\, social engineering\, MFA bypass\, insider risk\, and identity compromise\nAutomation\, AI & operational scale – The impact of AI and automation on offensive and defensive security operations\nContinuous validation & security effectiveness – Threat-led assurance\, CTEM\, purple teaming\, and measurable resilience\nLearning from the frontline – Real-world lessons from incidents\, investigations\, and testing engagements\nThreat Intelligence & Red Teaming in the ecosystem – Integrating intelligence\, offensive security\, and defence for stronger resilience\n\n\nThe day doesn’t end there! Stay for the networking drinks and retro gaming event. \nWho should attend? \nWhether you’re early in your cybersecurity career or an experienced professional\, this event offers valuable insights into emerging trends and a great opportunity to connect with peers across the industry. \nSpeak at the event \n\n\nWould you like to speak at our event? We’re looking for a range of 20-30 minute presentations and 5‑minute lightning talks on the topics listed above. \nYou don’t need to be a seasoned speaker. Our community events provide a welcoming platform for diverse perspectives\, technical expertise\, innovative ideas and present an ideal opportunity to gain speaking experience. \nWhether you are just beginning your career in cybersecurity or are experienced in the field\, this event will offer a great opportunity to hear the latest insights on emerging trends that shape the industry\, and to meet with your peers from across the region. \nSubmit your session proposal here.
URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/crestcon-uk-community-day-red-teaming-manchester/
LOCATION:Everyman Cinema\, Manchester St. John’s\, 23 Quay St\, Manchester\, M3 4AE
CATEGORIES:UK events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
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SUMMARY:GISEC Global
DESCRIPTION:CREST will be attending GISEC Global 2026 in Dubai from 16–18 September. Bringing together cybersecurity leaders\, organisations and technology providers from across the region and beyond\, the event will explore the latest developments shaping cyber security and digital resilience. While in Dubai\, CREST will also host a thought leadership event\, creating an opportunity to connect with members and wider industry stakeholders. Further details will be shared soon.
URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/gisec-global/
LOCATION:Emirate of Dubai
CATEGORIES:Middle East events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTSTAMP:20260722T145344Z
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SUMMARY:FDC Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:CREST will be a Strategic Partner at FDC Summit 2026\, taking place at the Egypt International Exhibition Center from 22–24 September. The event brings together leaders\, innovators and decision-makers shaping the future of digital countries\, with a programme spanning cybersecurity\, AI\, telecoms\, data centres and other emerging technologies. A CREST representative will also join the speaker programme\, contributing expertise to discussions around building secure and resilient digital economies.
URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/fdc-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Emirate of Dubai
CATEGORIES:Africa events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926
DTSTAMP:20260619T134653Z
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SUMMARY:ROOTCON 20 Philippines 2026
DESCRIPTION:ROOTCON 20 Philippines 2026\n  \nCREST is proud to support ROOTCON 20 as a Capture The Flag (CTF) Prize Sponsor\, reinforcing our commitment to developing cybersecurity talent and supporting the growth of the cybersecurity profession across the Philippines and the wider Asia Pacific region. \nROOTCON is the Philippines’ longest-running hacker and cybersecurity conference\, attracting cybersecurity professionals\, researchers\, ethical hackers\, students and technology enthusiasts from across the Philippines and beyond. The event brings together the cybersecurity community for technical presentations\, hands-on learning\, competitions and networking opportunities. \nTaking place from 23–25 September 2026 at Royce Hotel & Casino\, Clark\, Philippines\, ROOTCON 20 provides an opportunity for attendees to engage with the cybersecurity community\, explore emerging threats and technologies\, develop practical skills\, and connect with peers from across the region. \nCREST at ROOTCON 20 \nAs part of our support for the event\, CREST will sponsor the prize for the ROOTCON Capture The Flag (CTF) competition. \nThe winning participants or team will receive a complimentary CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA) examination voucher\, providing an opportunity to gain an internationally recognised cybersecurity certification and take the next step in their professional development. \nThe CPSA certification is an internationally recognised entry-level cybersecurity qualification that validates foundational security knowledge across topics including threats\, vulnerabilities\, attacks\, controls and security concepts. It provides a valuable foundation for individuals pursuing careers in penetration testing\, security operations\, vulnerability assessment and broader cybersecurity disciplines. \nBy supporting the ROOTCON CTF\, CREST is helping to encourage practical cybersecurity skills development\, professional growth and career progression within the Philippines cybersecurity community and across Asia Pacific. \nAbout CREST \nCREST is an international not-for-profit membership body that works with governments\, regulators\, organisations and cybersecurity professionals to raise standards and build trust in the cybersecurity industry. \nThrough internationally recognised certifications\, qualifications and accreditation programmes\, CREST supports the development of skilled cybersecurity professionals and helps organisations identify trusted cybersecurity service providers. \nCREST is proud to support community-led initiatives that help strengthen the cybersecurity ecosystem in the Philippines and around the world. \nWhy Attend ROOTCON 20? \n\nTechnical presentations from leading cybersecurity practitioners and researchers.\nHands-on learning opportunities and community-led activities.\nCapture The Flag (CTF) competitions and technical challenges.\nNetworking with cybersecurity professionals from across the Philippines and wider Asia Pacific region.\nOpportunities to explore cybersecurity careers\, certifications and professional development pathways.\nAccess to one of the Philippines’ most established cybersecurity communities.\nExposure to emerging cybersecurity threats\, technologies and industry trends.\n\nEvent Details \nDate: 23–25 September 2026\nLocation: Royce Hotel & Casino\, Clark\, Philippines\nEvent Type: Cybersecurity Conference\nCREST Involvement: CTF Prize Sponsor \n  \nRegister \nTo learn more about the event\, view the agenda and register\, please visit the ROOTCON website.
URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/rootcon-20-philippines-2026/
LOCATION:Royce Hotel & Casino\, Clark\, Philippines
CATEGORIES:Asia events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
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SUMMARY:CRESTCon UK Community Day: Penetration Testing\, Birmingham
DESCRIPTION:Save the date: 30 September 2026\, Birmingham \nJoin the CREST community for a day of talks\, shared learning and networking focused on penetration testing. \nThe event will run from 09:00 to 16:30 BST. Further information\, including the agenda\, speakers and registration details\, will be announced soon.
URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/crestcon-uk-community-day-penetration-testing/
LOCATION:Emirate of Dubai
CATEGORIES:UK events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008
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SUMMARY:AI Everything Abu Dhabi
DESCRIPTION:CREST will be attending AI Everything Abu Dhabi 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi on 6–7 October. The event brings together government\, industry and technology leaders to explore how AI is shaping national transformation\, business and the wider digital economy. CREST will be there to meet with current members and connect with organisations across the regional technology community. Further details on how to meet the CREST team will be shared soon.
URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/ai-everything-abu-dhabi/
LOCATION:Emirate of Dubai
CATEGORIES:Middle East events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015
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SUMMARY:CRESTCon UK Community Day: Incident Response and Security Operations Centre\, London
DESCRIPTION:Save the date: 14 October 2026\, London \nJoin the CREST community for a day of talks\, shared learning and networking focused on incident response and security operations. \nThe event will run from 09:00 to 16:30 BST. Further information\, including the agenda\, speakers and registration details\, will be announced soon.
URL:https://www.crest-approved.org/event/crestcon-uk-community-day-incident-response-and-security-operations-centre/
LOCATION:Emirate of Dubai
CATEGORIES:UK events
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