Bridgend, 21 January 2026 – CSG welcomed business leaders from across Wales to its Bridgend headquarters today for a Cyber Leadership Roundtable dedicated to strengthening organisational preparedness against the growing threat of ransomware. The in‑person event brought together executives, legal experts and finance leaders for an engaging afternoon of discussion, scenario exploration and practical guidance on cyber governance.
The session opened with an overview of the current ransomware threat landscape, highlighting the increasing sophistication of attacks, the shift toward data extortion models and the growing expectations placed on leadership teams. Attendees were guided through the specific areas of leadership exposure, examining where executive decision-making, reporting responsibilities and governance structures can either mitigate or amplify cyber risk.
Scenario exploration & leadership dilemmas
A central part of the event centred on realistic cyber breach scenarios designed to provoke discussion around:
- Executive decision-making under pressure
- Communication expectations with regulators, customers and insurers
- The role of finance, legal, HR and technology leaders during crisis response
- Ethical and business dilemmas faced when balancing continuity, reputation and compliance
These interactive discussions enabled leaders to benchmark their own preparedness and reflect on whether their current governance models support fast, coordinated action.
Practical takeaways for leaders
The event concluded with an in‑depth Q&A session, where guests openly shared concerns, asked scenario‑specific questions and learned from peers facing similar challenges. The discussion also offered a safe space for leaders to explore the latest changes emerging across the cyber security landscape.
Guest reflections
Kayleigh Jefferies, Barrister at 30 Park Place, emphasised the importance of creating opportunities for executive dialogue:
“Events like this are important to emphasise to not just IT staff that cyber security is a legal, strategic and reputational challenge. Bringing leaders together in person allows us to unpack these complexities in a way that simply isn’t possible through remote sessions. CSG created a space today where decision‑makers could ask the difficult questions and leave with clarity and confidence.”
A continuing commitment to Cyber Leadership support
At a time when ransomware attacks continue to rise and regulatory expectations tighten, CSG remains committed to guiding organisations through the complexities of cyber governance and resilience. Today’s roundtable reflected CSG’s belief that leadership education and cross‑industry collaboration are essential to building stronger, safer digital environments.
For further comments please contact Eve Oliver at eoliver@csgrp.co.uk.
