Charl van der Walt, Head of Security Research at Orange Cyberdefense, draws on Security Navigator 2026 to show why cybersecurity must be viewed as an adversarial, geopolitical contest rather than a series of isolated incidents. This briefing challenges conventional thinking and explores what adopting a wartime mindset means: new priorities, changed investment strategies, and a transformation from blame to collective resilience.

Inge Opreel shares how Farys builds cyber resilience in a highly regulated environment, balancing operational continuity, security, compliance, and public trust. She will shed light on the practical realities of defending essential services, the growing importance of resilience beyond prevention, and today’s urgent questions around data sovereignty, cloud dependency, and geopolitical risk.

When ransomware hit Q-Park in 2017, cybersecurity went from an IT issue to a boardroom priority overnight. In this open conversation, Frank de Moor reveals how a single incident reshaped executive thinking, why CEOs and CISOs must speak the same language, and how treating cybersecurity as a strategic investment creates long-term value. Packed with real-world decisions, hard-earned lessons and practical guidance on how to translate cybersecurity into a business case that resonates at board level.

Leveraging the latest insights from Security Navigator 2026 and shaped by the themes explored throughout the day, this panel brings together cutting-edge research and real-world leadership in one conversation. Expect an inspiring discussion on how priorities are set, how strategic choices are made, and how different roles contribute to effective leadership. Blending data-driven analysis with practical boardroom experience, this session reveals what it truly takes to lead in today’s threat landscape.