CloudGuard Managed Security Services Provider

The challenge for IT Leaders

IT Leaders in sectors like financial services, legal and manufacturing face constant pressure. Balancing the security of systems and critical data with firefighting daily operational IT issues. The result is that security often slips into reactive fixes, rather than a clear, tested strategy.

Cybersecurity workshops provide the space to step back from that cycle. By working through realistic attack scenarios, you gain the chance to refine your approach in a controlled environment, instead of when disruption is already unfolding.

What we hear from IT leaders

Why resilience often feels out of reach

Ad-hoc security improvements

Security measures are often added only after an incident or an audit forces the issue. This leads to gaps, overlapping tools and wasted spend. Without a structured plan, critical weaknesses remain hidden until exploited.

Relying on internal IT for leadership

IT managers are asked to carry the full load: user support, infrastructure and strategy. Security becomes another item on an already full agenda. Without time to analyse risks or apply specialist expertise, important threats go unnoticed.

Minimal testing or review

Dashboards and compliance checks give partial visibility. They do not reveal how people and processes behave in the heat of an attack. Too often, the first real test of resilience comes from an attacker, when mistakes are most costly.

Workshops tailored to your needs

Cybersecurity Workshops by CloudGuard

Every organisation is at a different stage in its response planning. Some have no incident response plan. Others have a document that has not been updated for years. Many are unsure whether their current processes would stand up to a real incident. Our IR experts can deal with every scenario.

We offer three workshop formats, designed to meet you where you are.

Creation of an incident response plan

Starting from scratch? This workshop builds you a incident response plan in a single day. We bring templates, best practice guidance and the outside perspective needed to structure roles, responsibilities and communications. Your team contributes throughout, so the plan reflects how your business works. By the end, you leave with a usable playbook that reduces confusion and gives leadership confidence that everyone knows what to do in a crisis. This could satisfy the requirements of an upcoming audit and reassure stakeholders.

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Review and improve an incident response plan

Already have a plan? This session benchmarks it against current threats and industry standards. Our experts walk you through each element, highlighting where details are missing, where escalation paths are unclear and where technical steps may fail under pressure. Together, we refine your plan into a practical, up-to-date guide your team can trust. You leave with a stronger framework that reduces downtime, limits damage and keeps operations moving when attacks strike.

Test an incident response plan

A plan only proves its worth when tested. In this workshop, we simulate a realistic cyberattack and guide your team through the response plan in real-time. You experience the pressure of making fast decisions, see how communications hold up and identify where processes break down. This exercise builds team confidence, exposes hidden weaknesses and provides clear actions to improve. It is the closest you can get to the real thing, without the real risk. This provides confidence and reassurance to anyone with responsibility for cybersecurity.

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Which sectors would benefit from our Cybersecurity Workshops?

Cybersecurity threats affect every industry, but the pressures on IT teams vary. Our workshops are designed to fit the realities of your sector, whether you are handling sensitive client data, running critical services or managing essential infrastructure.

The sessions have been tried and tested by IT teams across:

Each workshop is tailored to your sector’s specific challenges, giving your team preparation that is both practical and relevant.

What our customers have said

“We came away with a response plan that actually works for us. Not a generic template, but something tailored to our business, our people and our risks.”

— Partner, Private Equity firm

“We had a plan, but this workshop exposed the blind spots we didn’t know we had. The tabletop exercise was eye-opening and helped us tighten our response times across the board.”

Head of IT, UK-based SaaS company

“We booked the simulation and review together, and it was absolutely worth it. The workshop helped us connect the dots between policy and real-world action.”

— Incident Response Lead, law firm

“Having a one-on-one workshop meant we could focus entirely on our systems and challenges. It felt more like working with a partner than attending a training.”

— Information Security Manager, fintech scale-up

“The session was incredibly practical. The expert advice from Conor and real scenarios that made us feel far more confident as a team.”

— Cybersecurity Lead, regional healthcare provider

Meet our experts

conor mallon, cloudguard chief operations officer

Conor Mallon

Conor is Chief Operating Officer at CloudGuard, with a decade of frontline cybersecurity experience spanning SOC leadership, incident response and operational strategy. From analyst to XDR site lead, he has built and led high-performing teams, streamlined operations and driven resilience.

Matt Lovell, CloudGuard CEO and Co-Founder

Matt Lovell

Matt is the Co-Founder and CEO of CloudGuard, with 30+ years of cybersecurity leadership. A recognised expert in incident response, he has guided organisations through major breaches, crafted bespoke response plans and led strategic tabletop exercises. Matt ensures rapid recovery, clear communication and minimal impact.

Get in touch

Are you ready to pressure-test your defences?

Cyber threats do not wait until tomorrow. The best time to prepare is before attackers put your systems to the test.

Our cybersecurity workshops give your team the readiness, decisiveness and practical experience to face incidents head-on.

Talk to us today and prepare your organisation for when it matters most.

    Frequently asked questions

    Cybersecurity workshops are best suited to IT managers, operations leaders and key decision-makers in SMEs. We encourage participation from both technical staff and senior leadership, as response planning requires both.

    No. We offer workshops for every stage, including creating your first plan.

    Yes. Every workshop is tailored to your environment, sector and risks, ensuring it is practical and directly applicable.

    Yes. Our team has conducted many cybersecurity workshops for organisations in multiple sectors, with different systems and varying levels of cybersecurity knowledge. We can assist with the planning of the session and ensure that this valuable learning opportunity benefits everyone in your organisation.