Software Lancaster Talks: Gerald Benischke (Principal Security Engineer at M&S)

Join us for our first Software Lancaster Talks of the new year on 28th January 2026 at 6pm.

Gerald Benischke is currently a principal security engineer at M&S, with 30 years of experience in software engineering, including roles at Equal Experts, HMRC, Fintech companies, and large banks.

Denial-of-service attacks are no longer just about massive traffic floods. Gerald’s talk explores how small, well-targeted actions can exhaust systems, trigger failures, and bypass traditional defences.

Join us at Software Lancaster Talks to learn why security teams need to approach security differently to defend against those evolving threats.

📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, 28th January 2026
📍 Location: Fraser House Hub, White Cross Industrial Estate, South Rd, Lancaster LA1 4XQ
🍕 Perks: Free pizza and drinks!