Name: New York City Cybersecurity Summit 2026
Start: 2026-10-22T08:00
Location: New York Marriott Marquis

Overview

The New York City Public Sector Cybersecurity Summit is where government defends the future.

This public sector-focused event brings together IT security leaders, risk managers, and public officials to tackle the evolving cyber threats facing state and local government. Through expert-led sessions, peer exchange, and real-world case studies, attendees gain practical strategies to strengthen cyber resilience, protect critical infrastructure, and lead with confidence in an age of constant risk. Designed specifically for the public sector, this summit delivers insights you can act on and alliances you can trust!

The theme for this year’s event is “Cyber Resilient NYC: Securing Government in an AI-Driven World”.

A message from our Keynote Speaker

Speakers

Christina Farrell

Commissioner, New York City Emergency Management

Christina Farrell is a lifelong public servant with more than 23 years of experience working to improve the lives of New Yorkers before, during, and after emergencies. As First Deputy Commissioner of the New York City Emergency Management Department (NYCEM), she helped to lead the City’s emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts and collaborated with City leadership and regional, state, and federal partners on emergency management matters. Farrell has served in senior leadership roles during some of the most complex crises of the past two decades, coordinating emergency operations during the citywide blackout of 2003, Hurricane Sandy, blizzards, the COVID-19 pandemic, power outages, transportation disruptions, extreme heat, steam pipe explosions, building collapses, significant fires, and other emergencies. Since 2021, Farrell has set the strategic direction for emergency management and prioritized employee engagement, wellness, and retention and equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts for more than 300 staff.

Chris Tarbell

Director, Cyber Security and Investigations, Berkley Research Group and Former FBI Special Agent

Chris Tarbell is a former FBI special agent and current Director of Cyber Security and Investigations at Berkeley Research Group. Tarbell has been called one of the most successful cyber security law enforcement officials of all time. He is the man responsible for infiltrating the hacker group Anonymous and taking down the notorious dark web drug trafficking site Silk Road, called “the most sophisticated and extensive criminal marketplace on the Internet.” He led the tracking and arrest of two of the most infamous figures in cyber space: Sabu, who was at one point the most influential hacker in the world, and Dread Pirate Roberts, who was later convicted for his involvement with Silk Road. With 17 years in law enforcement–including time in the FBI’s preeminent cyber crime squad–and extremely rare insight into the minds of the hacker community, Tarbell is one of the nation’s preeminent voices on cyber security, and the man that gives even the most notorious cyber criminals nightmares. 

Hector Monsegur

Cyber Security Expert and Co-founder, SafeHill 

Hector Monsegur is an internationally-recognized expert on global cyber security issues and a leading voice on cyber attacks and cyber warfare. As Director of Research at Alacrinet and Co-host of Hacker and the Fed, Monsegur works to secure clients in technology, healthcare, finance, government, and other industries. In his leadership role, his unmatched technical experience is shared to both educate other operators and guide technical research. Formerly known by his online alias “Sabu,” Monsegur was once the technical expert behind the Anonymous/LulzSec hacker collectives. As a "black hat hacker", he highlighted critical vulnerabilities in numerous organizations, including governments, military organizations, and cyber security firms. Later, in working with the US Government, Monsegur identified key vulnerabilities—and potential attacks—against major federal infrastructure, including the US military and NASA. Since working with US government and commercial security executives around the world, he has helped prevent upwards of 350 cyber attacks against US government computer systems.  

Jon Clay

Vice President, Threat Intelligence, Trend Micro

Jon Clay has worked in the cybersecurity space for over 30 years. Jon uses his industry experience to educate and share insights on all TrendAI externally published threat research and intelligence. He delivers webinars, writes blogs, and engages customers and the general public on the state of cybersecurity around the world. An accomplished public speaker, Jon has delivered hundreds of speaking sessions globally. He focuses on the threat landscape, cybercriminal undergrounds, the attack lifecycle, and the use of advanced detection technologies in protecting against today’s sophisticated threats. Within TrendAI, Jon has held roles as sales engineer, sales engineering manager, training manager, product marketing manager, and director of global threat communications before becoming Vice President, Threat Intelligence.

Jon Ford

Director, Google Public Sector

Mr. Ford is 30-year veteran in cybersecurity, crisis response, and intelligence-led cyber operations in both government and commercial sectors. Prior to joining Mandiant, Mr. Ford served in executive leadership roles for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Mr. Ford served as the responsible executive to the U.S.
Cryptologic Centers for strategic and tactical oversight of global cyber operations and key asset protection. In these roles. Mr. Ford developed the framework used by the U.S. Government to manage risk of cyber threats supporting government and critical infrastructure capabilities receiving recognition by the White House National Security Council and the United States Congress.
Currently, Mr. Ford serves as the Head of Mandiant cyber security solutions to State, Local and Education markets as well as professional service solutions. Mr. Ford leads operations, strategy and solution for our global partners, and globally leads Mandiant’s Insider Threat risk offerings. Mr. Ford coaches boards and executives on how to measure and manage enterprise risk, regularly speaks at industry conferences. Mr. Ford is a member of the Geneva Dialogue on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace and the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise. Mr. Ford is the founder of Mandiant's Elevate program to advance women in IT security into senior leadership and Board positions.
Mr. Ford serves as an adjunct professor teaching advanced curricula on cybersecurity and risk frameworks at St. Mary’s University. Mr. Ford is a graduate of Harvard, John F. Kennedy School on Cybersecurity Policy; and a graduate of Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Business in Strategic.

Chris Gretchen

Government Strategy and Solutions, NinjaOne

Chris brings over 11 years of enterprise technology sales experience with a focus on the public sector and education markets. Having worked across multiple subject matter domains, he has built strong partnerships with state and local government agencies, K-12 districts, and universities across Virginia, Maryland, New York, and the broader Mid-Atlantic and Northeast — helping organizations modernize their IT infrastructure, strengthen their security posture, and improve operational efficiency.
Chris understands that public sector teams are often asked to accomplish more with constrained budgets and limited resources. That reality drives his approach — working as a trusted advisor to help IT leaders identify the right solutions, navigate procurement, and implement technology that delivers real, measurable impact for their organizations and the communities they serve.
He is always eager to connect with fellow public sector professionals, exchange ideas, and contribute to the ongoing conversation around innovation and modernization in government and education.

Mohammed Hassan

Chief Information Security Officer, Mayors Office of Labor Relations, City of New York and Adjunct Lecturer, Borough of Manhattan Community College

Mohammed is a seasoned IT and cybersecurity executive (and educator) with over 23 years of experience across public and private sectors, including leadership roles in NYC government and the U.S. Department of Defense. He has successfully built and led enterprise-wide security programs, aligning them with organizational goals while reducing risks through innovative controls, automation, and cloud modernization. He is a respected figure in the NYC government space, adept at translating strategic policies into technical functional requirements and leveraging metrics to measure program effectiveness. He is recognized globally as a top CISO in 2025, known for his ability to transform security culture through awareness programs, training, and stakeholder engagement. His executive expertise is underpinned by a graduate degree in Information Systems, an upcoming book on AI & Cybersecurity, and multiple high-level certifications.

Thaier Hayajneh, Ph.D., SMIEEE

Director, Fordham Center for Cybersecurity & AI, Fordham University

Thaier Hayajneh is the Founder and Director of the Fordham Center for Cybersecurity & AI and a University Professor at Fordham University, where he also directs the university’s cybersecurity programs. He has more than two decades of experience in cybersecurity and AI research and education. His work focuses on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, including system security, applied cryptography, IoT security, privacy, and securing AI systems. He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed papers, received over 6,000 citations, and has secured more than $14 million in federal funding from agencies including the NSF, NSA, and DoD.

Craig Hoyt

Director, Solutions Engineering, ID Dataweb

Known as "Part Geek, Part Speak," Craig Hoyt is the Director of Solutions Engineering at ID Dataweb, helping organizations expose vulnerabilities across their identity and account-threat landscape. Bringing 13 years of experience advising global brands, financial institutions, and public sector agencies, Craig translates deep technical risk into clear, commercial strategies. He regularly speaks on identity, payments, compliance, and adaptive friction—showing teams how to protect the user journey while simultaneously lowering costs and boosting conversion rates. A high-energy communicator and Boise native, Craig brings practical clarity to high-stakes cybersecurity challenges.

Richard Hummel

VP, Threat Intelligence & Research, SecurityScorecard

Richard Hummel is VP, Threat Intelligence at SecurityScorecard, where he leads the company's threat intelligence function. He joined SecurityScorecard in June 2026 after eight years at NETSCOUT as Director of Threat Intelligence, and earlier held technical intelligence roles at iSIGHT Partners/FireEye and Leidos, spanning malware reverse engineering, DDoS threat research, and cyber intrusion analysis. He began his career as an Army SIGINT analyst, deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Guru Karanam

Managing Director, Deloitte

Guru Karanam is a cybersecurity and information risk management leader who helps government and higher education organizations address complex cyber challenges and protect critical information assets. He combines technical fluency in cybersecurity architecture with strategic governance, risk management, and human-centered leadership to align cybersecurity outcomes with mission priorities and compliance requirements.

Mike Lauer

Senior Director, US Public Sector, Fortinet

Mike Lauer is a strategic advisor to State, Local, and Education leaders across the globe that are focused on Fortinet’s mission to “Connect, Protect, and Empower the Mission of Public Sector and Critical Infrastructure". As a former Chief Technology Officer for the State of Iowa, Mike has a proven, long track record, of uniting large initiatives across multiple stakeholders and regions that ranged from Policy, and Technical Leadership, Strategic Planning, and large-scale implementation.

Yosef Lehrman

Assistant Commissioner, New York City Police Department

Assistant Commissioner Yosef Lehrman is a cybersecurity executive with nearly two decades of experience in information security and cyber threat intelligence. Starting his career with the NYPD Information Technology Bureau in 2006, he conceptualized and established the NYPD’s information security program, becoming its first Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and laying the groundwork for its cybersecurity strategy. Subsequently he served as Deputy CISO for Security Sciences at the New York City Office of Technology & Innovation, working closely with senior leadership on Citywide security strategies and managing complex security frameworks.
A published author and presenter at national and international conferences, he also serves as Branch Chief for Cyber Threat Intelligence on the National Staff of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. He holds advanced degrees and key industry certifications, including a Master of Science in Internet Technology from Pace University, and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Thomas MacLellan

Director, OpenAI

Thomas M. MacLellan is the Lead for National Security for State and Local Government at OpenAI. He brings more than 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, homeland security, technology policy, and government affairs. His career has focused on helping public officials and industry leaders navigate emerging technologies, strengthen security, and translate complex policy challenges into practical strategies.
Before joining OpenAI, MacLellan held senior government affairs and strategy roles at Palo Alto Networks, Symantec, and FireEye. He previously spent 16 years at the National Governors Association, where he directed homeland security, technology, and public safety policy, established the NGA Resource Center for State Cybersecurity, and led the Governors Homeland Security Advisors Council. He has served in cybersecurity advisory roles for governors and local leaders, testified before state legislatures, and spoken widely on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and public-sector innovation.
MacLellan is an experienced speaker and policy author who has testified before numerous state legislatures and briefed elected officials and senior executives. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and English from the College of the Holy Cross, completed the Executive Leaders Program at the Naval Postgraduate School’s Center for Homeland Defense and Security, and earned an executive certificate in Managing Cybersecurity Risk from Harvard University.

Preston Miller

Senior Consulting Director, Palo Alto Networks

Preston Miller, a Senior Director at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42, is an accomplished cybersecurity professional with deep subject matter expertise in digital forensics & incident response, and experience leading high-level, complex investigations. He has co-authored several books on digital forensics, including The Python Digital Forensic Cookbook, which was named Digital Forensics Book of the Year by Forensic 4:cast.
Preston joined Unit 42 in 2021 after six years at Stroz Friedberg, where he managed complex incident response and digital forensic matters for clients across a wide range of industries. He helped establish Stroz’s mobile device working group and provided expert testimony on forensic analysis in the cases he worked.
As a graduate student, Preston worked with the West Virginia State Police Digital Forensics Unit, where he developed a digital evidence database and assisted analysts by inventorying evidence, preparing evidence for preservation and analysis, and maintaining case logs.

Casey Muilenburg

Business Information Security Officer (BISO), T-Mobile

Casey Muilenburg is a cybersecurity and resilience leader at T-Mobile, where he serves as a Business Information Security Officer supporting disaster recovery strategy across T-Mobile for Business and T-Mobile for Government. He also acts as a subject matter expert on T-Priority and T-Mobile's Dedicated Core Network, advising public safety agencies on priority communications and resilient connectivity. Casey bridges technical security programs with business strategy, translating risk and compliance requirements into practical, field-relevant outcomes.

Chris O’Rourke

Director, Cloudforce One – REACT, Cloudflare

A 20-year veteran and former U.S. government ethical hacker, Christopher O'Rourke now leads Cloudflare's, Cloudforce One REACT front-line incident response & Threat hunting team. He uses his deep offensive security and executive experience to forge pragmatic, battle-tested defensive strategies that balance ideal security with business reality.

Saji Paul

Assistant Commissioner and Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Housing Preservation and Development, New York City

Saji Paul serves as the Assistant Commissioner and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). With over eight years at the agency, he serves as HPD’s first CISO and has played a pivotal role in establishing its cybersecurity team and strengthening its cybersecurity program. With nearly 30 years of experience in information technology and cybersecurity, Saji brings extensive expertise in information security, risk management, and cybersecurity governance. Prior to joining HPD, he held information security roles at Citigroup and Healthfirst. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and holds a Master’s degree in Computer Applications.

Adam Scott Wandt, JD, MPA

Associate Professor of Public Policy, Deputy Chair for Technology, Department of Public Management, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Professor Adam Scott Wandt is a tenured cyber academic and practicing attorney who bridges the gap between public policy and operational technology. He serves as Co-Chair of the New York City Bar Association Digital Technologies Task Force's Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, navigating the complex intersection of AI, technology, cybersecurity, and law. In addition to serving on the Board of Directors and as an Instructor for the Association of Inspectors General, Professor Wandt is an active developer who has spearheaded the creation of over a dozen specialized digital forensic and intelligence software platforms.

Wenqi Wei, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Computer and Information Sciences, Fordham University

Wenqi Wei is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at Fordham University, where his work focuses on trustworthy AI, data privacy, and responsible AI. His research examines how emerging AI systems can be made more secure, privacy-preserving, and reliable, with particular emphasis on large language models, federated learning, and AI-enabled services. He works at the intersection of academic research and real-world deployment, translating technical advances into practical approaches for responsible and secure AI adoption.

Liang Zhao, PhD

Associate Professor, Computer Science, Lehman College

Dr. Liang Zhao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Lehman College, City University of New York (CUNY). He earned his B.S. in Mathematics from Tsinghua University in 2008 and completed his Ph.D. at the CUNY Graduate Center under the supervision of Lehman Distinguished Professor Victor Pan. With a deep passion for education and research, Dr. Zhao teaches courses spanning programming, discrete mathematics, data analysis, and machine learning, while actively conducting research and publishing extensively in Numerical Algebra and Machine Learning.

Thursday, October 22
9:00 am Eastern	Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area The Terrace
10:00 am Eastern	Opening and Welcome Remarks Marquis Ballroom Christina Farrell, Commissioner, New York City Emergency Management
10:15 am Eastern	Keynote – Cyberchat Q&A: Insights for Elevating Cyber Resilience in Your Organization Marquis Ballroom Once adversaries in the cybersphere, Hector Monsegur and Chris Tarbell have joined forces to help organizations confront today’s most pressing cyber threats. Drawing on their extraordinary experiences – one as a former black-hat hacker, the other as an FBI special agent – their conversation offers a rare, dual-lens view of the modern threat landscape. In a dynamic, audience-driven discussion, Monsegur and Tarbell break down the most significant risks facing organizations today, how real-world attacks unfold, and where defenses most often fail. Together, they share practical insights and actionable frameworks that leaders can apply to strengthen security, reduce risk, and protect operations from disruptions that can cripple organizations and erode trust. Moderator: Ken Skeen, National Conference Director, Government Technology Chris Tarbell, Director, Cyber Security and Investigations, Berkley Research Group and Former FBI Special Agent Hector Monsegur, Cyber Security Expert and Co-founder, Safe Hill Sponsored by: Red Hat, Inc., Okta \| Zscaler
11:15 am Eastern	Networking Break in the Exhibit Area The Terrace
11:40 am Eastern	Concurrent Sessions Building Cyber Resilience in an AI-Driven World Marquis Ballroom Cybersecurity is no longer just about protecting systems – it’s about enabling resilient government operations in an increasingly connected and AI-driven world. As cyber threats continue to evolve and IT environments become more complex, agencies must strengthen governance, improve enterprise-wide visibility, modernize security operations, and build resilient security programs capable of adapting to emerging risks. Join public-sector cybersecurity leaders as they discuss practical strategies for strengthening cyber resilience through improved visibility, AI-enabled security operations, governance, compliance, identity protection, and enterprise-wide risk management. Moderator: Carolina Kim de Salamanca, Director of Cybersecurity Training, Education, and Enablement, Cyber Command, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City Yosef Lehrman, Assistant Commissioner, New York City Police Department Mike Lauer, Senior Director, US Public Sector, Fortinet Chris O’Rourke, Director, Cloudforce One – REACT, Cloudflare Chris Gretchen, Government Strategy and Solutions, NinjaOne Identity in the Age of AI: Building Trust, Preventing Fraud, and Securing Digital Government Cantor/Jolson Room Identity has become the primary target for today's cyber adversaries. AI-generated deepfakes, credential theft, account takeover, and sophisticated social engineering attacks are challenging traditional authentication methods and forcing agencies to rethink digital trust. In this session, we will discuss how government organizations are strengthening identity security, modernizing authentication, improving fraud detection, and adopting risk-based approaches that protect employees, residents, and critical services without compromising the user experience. Moderator: Tamara Mustafaeva, Owner, SCV Solutions Jon Clay, Vice President, Threat Intelligence, Trend Micro Thaier Hayajneh, Ph.D., SMIEEE, Director, Fordham Center for Cybersecurity & AI, Fordham University Craig Hoyt, Director, Solutions Engineering, ID Dataweb Casey Muilenburg, Business Information Security Officer (BISO), T-Mobile
12:40 pm Eastern	Midday Refreshments and Networking in the Exhibit Area The Terrace
1:40 pm Eastern	Short Break Please proceed to the concurrent sessions.
1:50 pm Eastern	Concurrent Sessions Threat Hunting in Action: Staying Ahead of Today’s Adversaries Marquis Ballroom Cyber threats are becoming faster, more sophisticated, and increasingly difficult to detect using traditional security approaches. Rather than waiting for alerts, leading government organizations are adopting proactive threat hunting strategies to uncover hidden threats, validate defenses, and stop attacks before they escalate. Learn how public-sector security teams are leveraging behavioral analytics, AI-assisted investigations, threat intelligence, and advanced detection techniques to proactively identify hidden threats, accelerate investigations, and strengthen cyber resilience. Moderator: Shafayet Karim, Director of Infrastructure, New York City Housing Authority Wenqi Wei, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer and Information Sciences, Fordham University Richard Hummel, Vice President, Threat Intelligence & Research, SecurityScorecard Preston Miller, Senior Consulting Director, Palo Alto Networks AI vs. AI: The New Cybersecurity Arms Race Cantor/Jolson Room Artificial intelligence is transforming cybersecurity on both sides of the battlefield. While government agencies are leveraging AI to strengthen cyber defenses, improve decision-making, and automate investigations, adversaries are using the same technologies to create convincing phishing campaigns, deepfakes, automated malware, and increasingly sophisticated attacks. Join cybersecurity leaders as they discuss how government organizations can responsibly harness AI while managing emerging risks, preparing for post-quantum security, protecting public trust, and building resilient cybersecurity programs. Moderator: Mohammed Hassan, Chief Information Security Officer, Mayor’s Office of Labor Relations, New York City/Adjunct Lecturer, Borough of Manhattan Community College William Mendez, Director of Cyber Testing, Office of Technology and Innovation, New York City Liang Zhao, PhD, Associate Professor, Computer Science, Lehman College Jon Ford, Director, Google Public Sector Thomas MacLellan, Director, OpenAI
2:50 pm Eastern	Networking Break in the Exhibit Area The Terrace
3:15 pm Eastern	General Session – Cyber Crisis Live: An Interactive Executive Incident Response Simulation Marquis Ballroom A cyberattack can unfold in minutes, forcing leaders to make critical decisions under pressure with limited information. How prepared is your organization? Join this interactive closing session as public-sector cybersecurity leaders guide attendees through a realistic cyberattack affecting a New York City government agency. As the scenario unfolds, attendees will vote on key decisions using live polling, compare their responses with those of the expert panel, and discuss the operational and leadership implications of each decision. Panelists will share the decisions they would make, the tradeoffs they would consider, and the lessons they've learned from responding to real-world cyber incidents. Together, the audience and panel will explore how to contain the attack, coordinate response efforts, communicate with stakeholders, protect critical services, and restore operations while strengthening long-term cyber resilience. Moderator: Adam Scott Wandt, JD, MPA, Associate Professor of Public Policy, Deputy Chair for Technology, Department of Public Management, John Jay College of Criminal Justice Saji Paul, Assistant Commissioner and Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Housing Preservation and Development, New York City Guru Karanam, Managing Director, Deloitte
4:00 pm Eastern	End of Conference Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change.

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New York City Cybersecurity Summit 2026

Overview

A message from our Keynote Speaker

Speakers

Christina Farrell

Commissioner, New York City Emergency Management

Chris Tarbell

Director, Cyber Security and Investigations, Berkley Research Group and Former FBI Special Agent

Hector Monsegur

Cyber Security Expert and Co-founder, SafeHill

Jon Clay

Vice President, Threat Intelligence, Trend Micro

Jon Ford

Director, Google Public Sector

Chris Gretchen

Government Strategy and Solutions, NinjaOne

Mohammed Hassan

Chief Information Security Officer, Mayors Office of Labor Relations, City of New York and Adjunct Lecturer, Borough of Manhattan Community College

Thaier Hayajneh, Ph.D., SMIEEE

Director, Fordham Center for Cybersecurity & AI, Fordham University

Craig Hoyt

Director, Solutions Engineering, ID Dataweb

Richard Hummel

VP, Threat Intelligence & Research, SecurityScorecard

Guru Karanam

Managing Director, Deloitte

Mike Lauer

Senior Director, US Public Sector, Fortinet

Yosef Lehrman

Assistant Commissioner, New York City Police Department

Thomas MacLellan

Director, OpenAI

Preston Miller

Senior Consulting Director, Palo Alto Networks

Casey Muilenburg

Business Information Security Officer (BISO), T-Mobile

Chris O’Rourke

Director, Cloudforce One – REACT, Cloudflare

Saji Paul

Assistant Commissioner and Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Housing Preservation and Development, New York City

Adam Scott Wandt, JD, MPA

Associate Professor of Public Policy, Deputy Chair for Technology, Department of Public Management, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Wenqi Wei, PhD

Assistant Professor, Department of Computer and Information Sciences, Fordham University

Liang Zhao, PhD

Associate Professor, Computer Science, Lehman College

Agenda

Thursday, October 22

9:00 am Eastern

Registration and Morning Refreshments in the Exhibit Area

The Terrace

10:00 am Eastern

Opening and Welcome Remarks

Marquis Ballroom

10:15 am Eastern

Keynote – Cyberchat Q&A: Insights for Elevating Cyber Resilience in Your Organization

Marquis Ballroom

11:15 am Eastern

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

The Terrace

11:40 am Eastern

Concurrent Sessions

Building Cyber Resilience in an AI-Driven World

Marquis Ballroom

Identity in the Age of AI: Building Trust, Preventing Fraud, and Securing Digital Government

Cantor/Jolson Room

12:40 pm Eastern

Midday Refreshments and Networking in the Exhibit Area

The Terrace

1:40 pm Eastern

Short Break

1:50 pm Eastern

Concurrent Sessions

Threat Hunting in Action: Staying Ahead of Today’s Adversaries

Marquis Ballroom

AI vs. AI: The New Cybersecurity Arms Race

Cantor/Jolson Room

2:50 pm Eastern

Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

The Terrace

Cyber Security Expert and Co-founder, SafeHill 