Join CRESTCon UK Red Teaming Community Day for a full day of insights, collaboration, and networking with the wider cybersecurity community.

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 events@crest-approved.org 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

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