CyberPulse: Inside the War Room
Afternoon Briefing | 2 PM – 6:30 PM | 30th June 2026 | London
Simulate. Strategize. Strengthen.
The countdown to this event is over!
00
Days
00
Hours
00
Minutes
00
Seconds
Join Beazley Security and Pinsent Masons for an exclusive, in-person experience where decision-makers and security leaders come together to confront one of the most pressing challenges of our time: navigating a live cyber attack.
This highly interactive event places you at the centre of a realistic crisis simulation—designed not only to test your technical and executive instincts, but also to explore critical legal decision points, from breach notification and regulatory exposure to contractual obligations, privilege, and governance. Participants will work through the dynamic interplay between cyber response, legal risk, and executive accountability, gaining practical insight into how decisions made in the heat of an incident can shape outcomes long after the attack subsides.
Whether you are a CISO, CIO, legal counsel, risk leader, or part of an incident response team, this session offers a collaborative, cross‑functional perspective on cyber risk—bridging security and law to help you respond with confidence, clarity, and control when it matters most.
Agenda
| 2:00 – 2:30 PM |
Registration & Welcome Coffee Ease into the afternoon with a chance to connect before the simulation begins. |
| 2:30 – 2:45 PM |
Opening Keynote & Setting the Stage Get briefed on the cyber threat landscape and the scenario you'll be stepping into. |
| 2:45 – 4:15 PM |
Crisis Simulation: Navigating a Cyber Attack Follow the unfolding of a cyber incident in real time. Three executive-level participants will take on C-suite roles, making tough calls under pressure. The audience will play a key role too—voting, debating, and influencing outcomes. |
| 4:15 – 4:30 PM |
Break A chance to recharge before the discussion resumes. |
| 4:30 – 4:50 PM |
Live Audience Engagement & Discussion Review the simulation decisions and compare audience input with panel responses. |
| 4:50 – 5:30 PM | Expert Panel: Lessons Learned & Best Practices Industry experts reflect on the simulation, share insights, and answer your questions. |
| 5:30 – 6:30 PM | Networking Drinks Wrap up the day with informal conversations, connections, and reflections over drinks. |
* Please note: This is a closed-door event. Attendance is limited to invited guests. Brokers, members of the press, and competitors will not be permitted.
Why Attend?
-
Experience a real-time cyber crisis from multiple perspectives
-
Engage with senior leaders and cyber security professionals
-
Gain practical takeaways to enhance your own response planning
-
Network with peers in a relaxed, professional setting
Join us at the Pinsent Masons London Offices:
30 Crown Place
Earl Street
London
EC2A 4ES
Meet our speakers
Mandeep Gosal
Ellie Ludlam
Ellie Ludlum is a partner specialising in cyber and data risk, with significant experience of acting for insurers and insureds operating in a range of sectors including financial institutions, manufacturing, technology and media. Ellie has a background in commercial litigation and data protection which provides her with unique expertise when advising clients in relation to privacy litigation, cyber and data risk matters.
Raf Sanchez
Rafael (Raf) is an acknowledged expert with over 25 years’ experience working in the fields of cyber-security, digital resilience and privacy.
He is the Chief International Officer of Beazley Security - the combination of Beazley’s risk management services with world-leading cyber-security expertise to deliver a full-spectrum cyber offering spanning cyber insurance, incident management, advisory services & managed XDR.
Raf was also appointed interim CISO at Beazley plc in February 2025, a role he is fulfilling pending a full-time replacement for that position.
Prior to Beazley, Raf held senior positions at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley in both London and Hong Kong and also had roles at Jardine Matheson, the Office of the Attorney General in the Turks and Caicos Islands and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.

.png?width=250&height=125&name=Pinsent%20Masons_Stacked%20Colour_RGB%20(3).png)