CyberPulse: Inside the War Room
Morning Briefing | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM | June 24, 2026 | Pittsburgh
Simulate. Strategize. Strengthen.
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Join Beazley Security, Gallagher, BakerHostetler, and Troutman Pepper for an exclusive, in-person experience at Pittsburgh’s Duquesne Club where decision-makers and security leaders come together to confront one of the most pressing challenges of our time: navigating a live cyber attack. We’ll start with continental breakfast and networking with your peers.
This highly interactive event puts you in the middle of a realistic crisis simulation—designed to test your instincts, challenge your thinking, and equip you with actionable strategies. Whether you're a CISO, CIO, legal counsel, or part of an incident response team, this event will provide a fresh, collaborative perspective on cyber risk.
Agenda
| 8:00 – 8:30 AM |
Registration & Welcome Continental Breakfast Ease into the morning with a chance to connect before the simulation begins. |
| 8:30 – 8:45 AM |
Opening Keynote & Setting the Stage Get briefed on the cyber threat landscape and the scenario you'll be stepping into. |
| 8:45 – 10:15 AM |
Crisis Simulation: Navigating a Cyber Attack Follow the unfolding of a cyber incident in real time. Participants will take on C-suite roles, making tough calls under pressure. You will play a key role - voting, debating, and influencing outcomes. |
| 10:15 – 11:00 AM |
Expert Panel: Review the Simulation, Lessons Learned & Best Practices A Industry experts reflect on the simulation, share insights, and answer your questions. |
Who Should Attend?
CEOs, CFOs, CLOs / General Counsel / Risk Managers / CTO
Why Attend?
- 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
- Receive a custom Security Posture Report as a thank you for attending
Meet our speakers
Andrew Girman
Andrew is a seasoned cybersecurity professional and Director of Cyber Services at Beazley Security, bringing a strong legal foundation and years of experience in incident response and data privacy. Prior to joining Beazley, Andrew practiced as a data privacy attorney at Mullen Coughlin LLC, where he advised insureds through forensic investigations and regulatory notification processes. At Beazley Security, Andrew leads incident response coordination efforts, connecting insureds with appropriate technical and legal resources during active security events. He also helps organizations strengthen their cyber readiness through proactive services such as tabletop exercises and incident response plan reviews. Andrew’s background in law and cybersecurity allows him to guide and support clients through high-stake incidents with both legal precision and operational insight, helping organizations mitigate risk, manage regulatory obligations, and reduce business impact.
Jack Gocke
Jack is a chief relationship officer and senior advisor to clients across risk management, commercial insurance, and employee benefits. He began his career as a commercial underwriter for Chubb and has been a senior leader at Wells Fargo, Marsh McLennan, and Gartner. From 2002-2005 he was trade and investment representative based in Munich, Germany. He served in the US Army as an air traffic controller in the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne Ranger). Jack has his B.A. from WVU. He currently serves on the board of directors of Allies for Health, the stewardship committee of Calvary Episcopal, and on the Executive Leadership Team of Catholic Charities in Pittsburgh.
Benjamin Wanger
Ben Wanger is a partner at BakerHostetler LLP, which is consistently ranked among the top 50 law firms in the country. Ben advises public and private companies and other entities across a variety of industries in responding to large-scale ransomware incidents, network intrusions and other cybersecurity and data privacy incidents. Ben also works closely with clients to proactively assess and mitigate cyber risk and develop privacy and information security policies.
