Date
24 October 2026
Executive Banking Cybersecurity Roundtable – Manchester 2026
Banking Cybersecurity Leadership Roundtable: Protecting Financial Infrastructure in the Digital Era
Invite-only dialogue for banking leaders on cyber resilience, compliance, and operational readiness.
Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Format
Invite-Only Executive Roundtable
Event Content
Overview
The Banking Cybersecurity Leadership Roundtable hosted by DS DATA SYSTEMS will bring together senior cybersecurity and technology leaders from banks and financial institutions to discuss the evolving threat landscape and practical strategies to strengthen cyber resilience across financial services.
This exclusive roundtable will provide a collaborative platform for banking cybersecurity leaders to exchange insights, explore emerging security challenges, and discuss practical strategies to protect modern financial infrastructure.
ABOUT THE HOST
DS DATA SYSTEMS GmbH is a specialized cybersecurity and information security consulting firm that supports organizations in protecting their digital assets, infrastructure, and sensitive information.
Founded in 1994, the company has over three decades of experience delivering security consulting and risk management services to enterprises, corporations, and public institutions worldwide. DS DATA SYSTEMS provides expertise in information security management systems (ISMS), IT security, data protection, security audits, and emergency management.
The company helps organizations implement internationally recognized security frameworks and compliance standards while strengthening their overall cyber resilience.
OBJECTIVE OF THE ROUNDTABLE
The primary objective of this roundtable is to create a strategic dialogue among cybersecurity leaders from the banking sector.
Key objectives include:
- Understanding emerging cyber threats targeting financial institutions
- Sharing best practices for cyber resilience in banking systems
- Exploring advanced threat detection and response strategies
- Discussing regulatory compliance and operational resilience frameworks
- Strengthening collaboration between cybersecurity leaders in financial services
TARGET AUDIENCE
This executive roundtable is designed for senior cybersecurity and technology leaders in financial services.
Target Attendees
- Chief Information Security Officers (CISO)
- Chief Information Officers (CIO)
- Heads of Information Security
- IT Security Directors
- Cyber Risk & Compliance Leaders
- Digital Banking Security Leaders
- Security Architects
- Technology Risk Leaders
Target Institutions
- Retail Banks
- Investment Banks
- Digital Banks / Challenger Banks
- Payment Service Providers
- FinTech Companies
- Financial Infrastructure Providers
KEY DISCUSSION THEMES
The roundtable will address critical cybersecurity challenges facing financial institutions:
- Cyber resilience strategies for modern banking environments
- Protecting financial infrastructure against ransomware and cyber attacks
- Implementing Zero Trust architecture in financial institutions
- Identity and access management for digital banking platforms
- Cloud security and protection of financial data
- Security Operations Center (SOC) transformation
- Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and regulatory compliance
- Third-party and supply chain risk management
Event Experience
EVENT FORMAT
The event will be an intimate and interactive executive gathering designed to encourage meaningful peer-to-peer discussion.
Format Includes
- Executive networking reception
- Welcome remarks from DS DATA SYSTEMS leadership
- Moderated cybersecurity roundtable discussion
- Industry insights and expert perspectives
- Peer-to-peer knowledge exchange
- Networking lunch
Expected Delegates
20–25 Senior Banking Cybersecurity Executives
Delegate Registration