Broad·2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
Friday, December 11, 2026
Commanding Chaos: Anatomy of a Major Incident in 2026
Douglas Charles Anthony Cawley
Incident response & ransomware
About this talk
When a critical security incident strikes, the technical tools matter, but human leadership determines whether the operation succeeds or collapses. This talk pulls back the curtain on modern incident command in 2026, examining the high-stakes reality of managing major breaches under intense pressure. Attendees will explore the friction between technical triage and stakeholder communication, learning how to maintain team morale, clear roadblocks, and steer high-stress operations from chaos to containment.