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Transform your cybersecurity posture from reactive to proactive with Dataminr’s real-time threat intelligence integrated into platforms cybersecurity teams already know and trust. Discover how you can leverage Dataminr’s groundbreaking AI innovations, including Live Briefs, Intel Agents, and Generative Anomaly Alerts from public and dark web sources in your existing SIEM/SOAR/TIP platforms to empower faster detection, reduce dwell time, and stay ahead of critical threats with actionable insights and seamless SOC integration.

As organizations rapidly adopt generative AI and emerging technologies, security leaders face a critical challenge: enabling innovation while managing risk. Traditional approaches to security and risk management are being tested by AI’s unique characteristics and far-reaching business impact. The solution may not lie in complex new organizational structures like “fusion centers,” but rather in a more fundamental reimagining of how we approach security governance. Enter the Five Cs framework – a pragmatic approach that bridges the gap between innovation and security without creating additional organizational complexity. Join LevelBlue, a global leader in security services, as we share field insights from helping organizations navigate AI adoption. Learn how the Five Cs framework can help you.

Key Topics:

• Building and managing effective incident response plans.
• Detecting and mitigating cyber and physical threats.
• Using real-time data and intelligence for decision-making.

Why It Matters:
Security managers often handle tactical responses. Understanding effective response strategies ensures timely containment and resolution of incidents.

Data security has been around for decades, and yet, it still feels like an unsolvable puzzle. Legacy technologies are typically resource-intensive, find just a small portion of companies’ sensitive data, and produce a ton of false positives. The impact to operations is often so significant that businesses never move their DLP out of monitoring mode. Attend our session to learn:
• Why traditional approaches to data security have failed
• How AI and context are revolutionizing data security
• Where to maximize the value of your existing security investments
• What you can do to secure your Gen AI rollouts With the right strategy and technology, you can transform your data from a liability to a well-managed asset

The AI revolution is fundamentally transforming cybersecurity, while the future of networking evolves toward Hybrid Full Mesh—integrating 5G, WiFi, Ethernet, Fiber, and other network infrastructures. This presentation examines how AI is accelerating cyber threats: attack costs are skyrocketing, incidents surging 50% year-over-year, and ransomware development compressed from nine days to mere minutes*. We’ll explore why Hybrid SASE (not cloud-only) forms the core of an effective hybrid full-mesh security architecture and how organizations can respond when the rate of change and complexity outpace their capabilities. Most importantly, we’ll demonstrate why security isn’t just a feature but the essential foundation of operations in this new era of hyperconnected vulnerability.

Network teams deal with frustrated users. Security teams wake up paranoid. At this textile and building supply manufacturer, these traditionally opposing forces found themselves in an endless cycle of friction—users and engineers wanted speed and agility to deploy new capabilities on the network quickly, security needed more controls and visibility, and neither got what they needed. With 30,000+ devices across 24/7 manufacturing operations and exponential growth ahead, this dysfunction wasn’t sustainable. This presentation reveals how this manufacturer transformed adversarial relationships into true collaboration using a modern microsegmentation platform. CISO Max Everett will share how one technology implementation united both teams around shared victories: network gained automated device discovery and scalability without additional headcount, while security achieved lateral movement prevention and real-time threat containment. Modern microsegmentation is a network security strategy that divides a network into multiple smaller, isolated segments, allowing for fine-grained security policies down to the workload level and significantly reducing the attack surface. Unlike legacy approaches that require complex hardware, agents, and extensive planning, identity-based microsegmentation brings together IT, OT, IoT, Compliance, and Security teams in one unified platform through comprehensive visibility, automated policy management, scalable solution deployment, and streamlined compliance and audit reporting.
Key takeaways include:
· How both teams partnered from day one of the pilot, seeing mutual value
· Why agentless, automation-first approaches eliminate traditional friction points
· Strategies for speaking a common language of risk and resilience
· The cultural shift from “Office of No” to business enablement
· Practical deployment: two sites in under an hour with zero disruption
· Definition of modern microsegmentation and how it enables rapid Zero Trust maturity Learn how this manufacturer broke the pattern of failed microsegmentation projects by focusing on collaboration over confrontation. Discover why giving both teams what they need—through the same platform—transforms security from a business blocker into a business enabler. This is the playbook for uniting your teams while securing complex environments.

Key Topics:

• Ransomware, phishing, and advanced persistent threats (APTs).
• Optimizing operations and improving security through Orchestration and Automation.
• Understanding the impact of AI and IoT on security vulnerabilities.

Why It Matters:
Staying informed about the latest threats helps leaders anticipate and prepare for risks that can disrupt operations.

Cybersecurity threats are continuously evolving and traditional Privileged Access Management (PAM) must also evolve and mature into Identity Security in order to address modern attack vectors. In this presentation, we will discuss the evolution of PAM, the importance of managing both human and non-human identities across distributed workforces and cloud environments, while introducing a PAM Maturity Model that will empowering organizations with a framework to evaluate their security posture through risk reduction, operational efficiency, compliance, and business protection.
Key strategies will include:
Zero Trust Architectures, Just-In-Time Access, and AI-Driven continuous monitoring, ensuring that all privileged access is granted security and only when necessary. We will highlight the importance of transitioning from legacy Pam practices, such as VPN reliance and standing privileges to passwordless authentication and least privilege enforcement.
Business benefits include:
· Meeting Cyber Insurance Mandates
· Improved Compliance
· Enhanced Security
· Holistic Visibility and Business Efficiency

This session explores the critical role of cyber resiliency in helping organizations withstand and recover from today’s evolving threats. Participants will dive into strategies for reducing attack surfaces, visualizing networks, and securing critical IT assets, while also examining how compliance regulations can enhance security and safeguard sensitive data.

In this session you will:
Explore strategies to reduce attack surfaces and secure critical IT assets
Learn how network visualization strengthens resiliency
Understand how compliance regulations can enhance security and protect sensitive data
Gain actionable insights to strengthen security posture, minimize vulnerabilities, and prepare for future challenges

This session explores today’s evolving cybersecurity landscape through insights from the IBM X-Force Threat Intelligence Index and the IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report. Attendees will gain an understanding of current attack trends, the financial impact of data breaches, and emerging innovative trends in security such as AI-driven defense and zero-trust strategies. The presentation concludes with how resiliency with IBM Storage provides the foundation for data protection, recovery, and business continuity—helping organizations stay secure, prepared, and resilient against modern threats.

Hear from the women shaping the future of cybersecurity. This executive panel features trailblazing female cybersecurity leaders who are not only securing global enterprises and critical infrastructure, but also redefining what leadership looks like in the industry. In a candid, high-impact discussion, panelists will share lessons from the front lines—navigating complex threats, building high-performing teams, and breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated field. Attendees will gain executive-level insights into how diverse leadership drives stronger outcomes, how to build more inclusive cultures from the top down, and why supporting women in cyber isn’t just good optics—it’s smart strategy.

Identity has evolved from physical credentials to centralized digital systems—but with that shift comes increased risk. Today’s identity models expose organizations to breaches, compliance challenges, and privacy concerns. This presentation introduces decentralized identity: a user-controlled, verifiable approach that reduces reliance on vulnerable silos. We’ll explore how it works, why it matters, and how it can strengthen security, enhance trust, and align with modern privacy expectations.

Rapid changes in public‑key infrastructure are reshaping operational and compliance expectations. By 15 March 2026 the CA/B Forum will reduce the maximum validity of publicly trusted TLS certificates to 200 days, with a roadmap to 47 days by 2029. Google has announced removal of the ClientAuth EKU from browser‑trusted certificates. Recent events—including Entrust’s browser distrust and DigiCert’s emergency revocation of 84 000 certificates—demonstrate the scale of disruption when certificates must be replaced at short notice. In parallel, NIST formally approved its first post‑quantum algorithms on 13 August 2024, signaling the start of industry migration toward quantum‑resistant cryptography. This briefing provides security architects, product owners, and operations teams with a concise action plan for the next three years: Certificate Lifetime Reduction – implications of 47‑day validity periods and how end‑to‑end automation (ACME/EST issuance, delegated DNS‑01 or HTTP‑01 domain validation, stapled OCSP, and scheduled revocation tests) sustains availability. Managing Mass Revocations – analysis of recent CA incidents, readiness metrics to track, blast‑radius containment strategies, and effective stakeholder communication. Transition to Quantum‑Safe Cryptography – practical steps for introducing hybrid X.509 certificates, rotating keys within HSMs, and deploying NIST‑approved algorithms (Dilithium, Falcon, SPHINCS+) alongside existing elliptic‑curve and RSA deployments. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the operational, security, and business consequences of these developments, together with pragmatic measures that can be incorporated into 2025–2027 plans. The session emphasizes fact‑based guidance and proven practices suitable for organizations of all sizes.

The demands on today’s CISOs and cybersecurity leaders are greater than ever. From nonstop threat monitoring to board-level accountability, the pressure can feel relentless, leading to burnout that impacts both the leader and the organization. In this session, Rick Scot, Global CISO at Elevate Textiles, will share insights from Cyber Risk Collaborative research and executive discussions that shed light on the root causes of leadership fatigue. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the patterns emerging across the industry, the organizational risks tied to burnout, and practical strategies to sustain resilience in leadership while strengthening team performance.