Atlanta

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations are struggling with diverse methods of interaction with employees, customers, and partners through a multitude of technologies. This complexity often leads to a lack of control over Identity and Access Management (IAM), leaving organizations vulnerable to security threats and compliance issues. The cost of ignoring the risk can haunt you for years; however, you cannot correct what you don’t know, so the first steps are assessing whether your organization is positioned for a successful implementation, migration, or fix and validating that the organization is focused on the right path and issue they are looking to mitigate. Join us as we demonstrate a proven, 3-stage IAM Strategic Assessment model that is NIST compliance driven, answering the “what, where, when, why, and how” surrounding both Workforce Identity & Access Management and Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM) programs, projects, and operations.

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.

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.

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.

The enterprise’s AI journey is no longer happening just in data centers or APIs, it’s happening at the edge, in the browser, in real time. Your biggest AI security risk isn’t a rogue developer in the back end. It’s the everyday employee opening a browser tab and pasting confidential data into ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, or the next ‘cool’ AI tool they found on LinkedIn. We’ve spent decades defending networks, apps, and APIs. But AI usage has shifted the battleground to the last mile of user interaction and begins and ends at the browser. If we fail to secure it, everything else downstream is just cleanup.

Data resilience is becoming a cornerstone of modern industry, ensuring continuous access to critical information that drives smarter decision-making, automation, and innovation. As digital infrastructures grow more complex and interconnected, the need for robust cybersecurity becomes paramount. AI now throws a whole new point of concern—making it even more critical to ensure your data is secure, as intelligent systems rely heavily on accurate, trusted information. Threats such as ransomware, data corruption, system failures, and malicious attacks underscore the importance of protecting data at every stage—from creation and transmission to storage and recovery. Data resiliency plays a vital role in cybersecurity—because if your data isn’t recoverable, how long would it take your organization to recover, if at all? Ensuring that your infrastructure can restore vital data is essential for maintaining business continuity. Investing in data security and resilient infrastructure is not just a technical requirement—it’s a strategic necessity for sustainable and secure operations.

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.

Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the world at an unprecedented pace—reshaping industries, redefining possibilities, and occasionally, delivering laugh-out-loud failures. But how safe is this brave new world of AI? And what does it mean for businesses, individuals, and society at large? We’ll explore the evolution and proliferation of APIs, the unsung heroes powering mobile apps, supply chain optimization, and the Internet of Things, and the role they play in the future of the internet. Billions of bots silently execute tasks, but at what cost? We’ll dive into the hidden, obvious, and subtle expenses of this automation boom, from operational efficiencies to unforeseen vulnerabilities. And just when you thought DDoS attacks were a thing of the past, we’ll debunk the myth: DDoS isn’t dead—it’s evolving. We’ll discuss why volume still reigns supreme, the rise of sophisticated Layer 7 attacks, and how to stay ahead in this ever-changing landscape. Finally, we’ll look to the future, guided by three principles: Futurize, Unite, Simplify. Join us for an engaging, insightful, and occasionally humorous journey through the cutting-edge technologies shaping tomorrow’s world.

In today’s digital landscape, cyberattacks are becoming the norm, with 66% of organizations experiencing breaches in 2023 alone. The average recovery time is a devastating 24 days, and traditional disaster recovery plans are falling short. This presentation exposes the critical differences between cyber recovery and disaster recovery, revealing five common myths that could be putting your business at risk.

From the importance of “cyber-safe” data protection to the need for continuous testing and integration with incident response, this presentation provides actionable insights to enhance your cyber resilience. Learn how to protect your business from the ever-evolving threat landscape and ensure you’re prepared for the unexpected.

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.

Municipal governments face unique cybersecurity challenges as they balance limited resources with growing threats that target critical infrastructure, public services, and citizen trust. In this session, Michael Owens shares his dual perspective as both a city leader and national policy expert, offering insights into how municipalities can strengthen resilience, build public-private partnerships, and adapt to an evolving threat landscape. Attendees will gain practical strategies and a clearer understanding of the policy and governance considerations shaping the future of cybersecurity in local government.