National Summit

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how organizations operate, compete, and protect themselves. But while AI offers speed and scale, it also introduces new risks from data leakage to biased models and attack surface expansion. This keynote explores how companies are weaving AI into their business and security strategies without compromising trust. We examine the frameworks guiding responsible AI adoption, how to embed governance from day one, and the balance between innovation and oversight. The message is clear: AI isn’t optional—but trust, transparency, and resilience are non-negotiable.

We’re entering a world where attackers don’t sleep, don’t miss, and don’t need human hands. AI-generated malware, autonomous phishing, synthetic identities—these aren’t future threats. They’re already here. This session shares the unsettling reality of what happens when artificial intelligence is used against us and why traditional defenses are too slow to keep up. It walks through real-world examples of how attackers are using generative AI to build faster, more sophisticated campaigns and how defenders can respond with speed, context, and automation. But this session goes beyond fear. It’s a blueprint for the next phase of cybersecurity. One that leans into AI-driven defense, collaborative threat modeling, and human-machine partnerships. If machines are attacking machines, what’s left for us? Creativity. Judgment. Strategy. And a renewed sense of purpose in a job that’s never been more critical or more human.

Sensitive data is everywhere—stored, shared, and duplicated across environments without clear ownership. Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) has emerged to help organizations regain control. In this roundtable, leaders from heavily regulated industries walk through their DSPM implementations: how they located hidden data, prioritized risks, and implemented policy-based protection at scale. Expect real-world lessons on mapping data flows, minimizing blast radius, and integrating data security into DevOps and compliance workflows. If you're struggling with data chaos, this session shows how to take charge.

Q Day isn't science fiction anymore, it’s a countdown, an inevitability. What was Fiction is becoming a Fact.  The moment quantum computers can break today's encryption, every secret ever stored becomes vulnerable: Intellectual property, financial records, even national security archives.

In this session, we’ll cut through the hype and get real about quantum risk. What is Q Day? Why is inevitable? And why aren't organizations ready, despite years of warnings. Join us for a candid look at the quantum threat landscape, the false comfort of legacy crypto and the human and strategic blind spots that could cost us everything. 

Cybersecurity isn’t just a technical challenge—it’s a human one. With mounting pressure, 24/7 threats, and increasing accountability, today’s workforce is under immense stress. This leadership roundtable explores the intersection of mental wellness, organizational resilience, and insider risk. Topics include burnout detection, human error trends, building psychologically safe teams, and fostering a culture where security isn’t just enforced—but owned. Learn how executives are rethinking workforce sustainability in security, with practical strategies for retention, performance, and mental clarity at every level.

The browser has become the new productivity core and a growing security liability. As organizations embrace SaaS, hybrid work, and unmanaged devices, traditional security controls are falling short. This session explores how forward-thinking companies are reimagining browser security to protect data where it’s most at risk. From secure enterprise browsers to lightweight isolation and real-time data control, we cover the technologies driving visibility and policy enforcement without disrupting work. Browser security isn’t just an endpoint issue—it’s now a front-line defense.

Regulatory expectations have surged and so has executive accountability. Whether it’s SEC cyber disclosures, DORA’s operational resilience mandates, or AI governance frameworks, organizations must now demonstrate control, transparency, and readiness. This discussion brings together security, legal, and finance perspectives on building scalable compliance systems that don’t drain resources. Discover how to automate evidence collection, maintain board-level reporting readiness, and shift from reactive compliance to proactive assurance. Governance is no longer a cost center—it’s a strategic differentiator.

It was a normal day. Until it wasn’t. The company passed every audit, ticked every compliance box, and followed every framework. And then it got breached. This session shares a brutally honest exploration of what happens when organizations confuse regulatory alignment with real security. It highlights the danger of over-reliance on frameworks like NIST, ISO, and SOC 2 as endpoints instead of tools. This session shares how CISOs can flip the governance model from compliance-led to risk-informed. You’ll hear how real-time evidence, business-aligned metrics, and continuous control validation are reshaping how cyber risk is communicated and managed. This session isn’t anti-compliance. It’s pro-resilience. It’s for every leader who’s ever wondered, “If we’re doing everything right, why do we still feel exposed?”

Zero Trust is no longer a future vision—it’s a current necessity. But while the term dominates security roadmaps, its real-world execution remains complex. This panel cuts through the noise, bringing together leaders who’ve rolled out Zero Trust principles across identity, device, and workload layers. Learn how they overcame organizational resistance, measured progress, and aligned security with productivity. Whether you're building from scratch or refining your model, this discussion offers candid lessons from those living Zero Trust every day.

Cybersecurity has earned its place in the boardroom, but now comes the hard part: making smart investment decisions under scrutiny. This closing panel unpacks where executive teams are placing their bets for 2025 and beyond. Hear how top decision-makers evaluate risk, justify spend, and align cybersecurity with business growth. The conversation spans budget trends, M&A signals, innovation priorities, and the shifting expectations around ROI. Walk away with a board-level view of what’s moving the needle and what’s being left behind.