CRESTCon UK Community Event: Red Teaming
About this Event
Hosted by CREST Focus Group chair Matt Lorentzen, we will be exploring the latest challenges, techniques, and innovations shaping the threat landscape.
Full programme released soon.
Topics included this year:
- Evolving threats – Threat actor investigations, campaign tracking, geopolitical insights, and emerging trends
- Intelligence-led adversary operations – Using threat intelligence to inform adversary emulation, detection engineering, and decision-making
- Identity, trust & human vulnerability – Phishing, social engineering, MFA bypass, insider risk, and identity compromise
- Automation, AI & operational scale – The impact of AI and automation on offensive and defensive security operations
- Continuous validation & security effectiveness – Threat-led assurance, CTEM, purple teaming, and measurable resilience
- Learning from the frontline – Real-world lessons from incidents, investigations, and testing engagements
- Threat Intelligence & Red Teaming in the ecosystem – Integrating intelligence, offensive security, and defence for stronger resilience
The day doesn't end there! Stay for the networking drinks and retro gaming event.
Who should attend?
Whether 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.
Attendance
- Open to ALL
- FREE for CREST Members and CREST Qualified Individuals (please contact [email protected] for a discount code)
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday 16 September 2026
Time: 09:00 - 16:00
Location: Everyman Cinema, Manchester St Johns
Networking session: 16:00 - 19:00
Reserve your place now. Entrance strictly reserved for booked attendees.
Speak at the event
Would 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.
You 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.
Whether 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.
Submit your session proposal here: CRESTCon UK Community Events -Threat Intelligence and Red Teaming – Fill out form
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 16.96 to GBP 22.38
