CIO & CISO Think Tank

Security focuses on actively protecting systems and adapting to new threats, while compliance is about following rules, which often only covers the basics. A company that only cares about compliance can still be at risk. Prioritizing security helps protect valuable data, build customer trust, and stay ahead of new dangers, offering better long-term protection than just meeting regulations.

Bridging the gap between business and technology is not easy and requires discipline and balance between technology, people, and business. For so many organizations today, technology is the business. Technology needs to be understood as a critical enabler in every part of the organization from the front line to the back office. It creates new value by crunching data to deliver new insights, it spurs innovation, and it disrupts traditional business models.

For business and technology leaders alike, new actions and behavioral changes can help their organizations make this shift. CIOs and CISOs must take responsibility for problems, they should convey that when technology fails, many people typically share responsibility.

Secure Web Browsing can mean different things to different people. Come to this short presentation and find out why current solutions in the market do not protect your browsers or the browsers of third parties trying to access your information. Find out why there are different approaches to solving for this and that the most secure approach might be something you didn’t know existed.

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital transformation, organizations are facing unprecedented challenges in securing and scaling their cryptographic infrastructure. Yet the need for crypto agility has never been more critical as companies grapple with risks posed by advanced technologies such as AI, emerging threats like Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC), and the complex web of compliance mandates, management hurdles, and technology transformations.

Join a lively roundtable discussion with a panel of your peers to gain actionable strategies as we explore:

• Reducing IT resource burdens and costs through centralized certificate management
• Preventing costly business outages and addressing potential security vulnerabilities
• Building private and public trust while eliminating human error

Don't miss this opportunity to learn best practices and elevate your organization's cryptographic resilience. Be part of the conversation that prepares for a quantum-safe future and shapes the future of secure digital landscapes

We will explore the evolution of Gen AI, from its inception to its transformative impact across various industries. Experts will discuss the disparity between the media-driven hype and the technology's real-world capabilities, sharing case studies and addressing current challenges. The conversation will also cover the economic and ethical implications of Gen AI, providing insights into its future advancements and regulatory landscape. Attendees will gain a nuanced understanding of Gen AI's potential and the strategic considerations necessary for its successful integration into diverse sectors.

As enterprises migrate to the cloud, the complexity of managing identity has grown exponentially, and identity has emerged as the single largest threat vector. There has been an explosion in the number of identities - both human and machine, as well as the number of ways these identities can access sensitive cloud resources. The traditional perimeter-based security model is no longer sufficient to protect against identity-based threats. This session will explore the future of governing access in modern enterprises. We will focus on how enterprises in different cloud maturity levels—whether migrating workloads or operating cloud-native—can evaluate their identity posture, and drive towards best practices such as JIT access, least-privilege, and automated secrets rotation. Attendees will gain insights into how to reduce the attack surface, and strategies to ensure security without compromising agility and productivity.

This panel discussion will take you on a journey through the forefront of technological innovation, featuring three visionary solutions poised to revolutionize the digital landscape. These pioneering solutions address pressing challenges faced by organizations worldwide, ranging from permissions management to troubleshooting live applications and system observability.

In today's dynamic digital landscape, managing permissions effectively poses a significant challenge for organizations. However, a pioneering solution emerges to address these pressing concerns by automating permissions management based on risk and usage patterns, ensuring alignment with business needs while minimizing security risks. Moreover, a revolutionary toolset empowers developers and SREs to troubleshoot live applications swiftly and efficiently, slashing mean time to resolution and delivering substantial cost savings. Dive deeper into how these groundbreaking approaches drive productivity gains and cost efficiencies for organizations worldwide.

In "8 Stages of the AI Emotional Rollercoaster," we explore how AI is revolutionizing IT operations and cybersecurity, transforming our approaches to data analysis, threat detection, and endpoint management. We'll delve into the emotional rollercoaster of technology adoption, address the new risks posed by Gen AI, and discuss how to balance the need for speed and real-time data with security imperatives.

This talk will equip you with a deeper understanding of the current landscape and future trajectory of AI in our industry. We will examine the emotional stages of AI adoption, from initial excitement and hype to doubt and eventual acceptance, and how these emotions influence corporate technology strategies. Additionally, we will discuss practical guidance on safeguarding against potential threats in this rapidly evolving landscape, providing a balanced view of innovation, speed, security, and shadow AI risks.

Come discover how to harness AI's potential while navigating its challenges and gain valuable insights into the transformative role of AI in cybersecurity and IT management.

In today's rapidly evolving technology landscape, diversity is not just a buzzword – it's a strategic imperative. This panel will explore the critical role that diversity plays in enhancing cybersecurity efforts, from bolstering defenses against sophisticated attacks to fostering innovation and resilience within organizations. Our esteemed panelists will share insights, experiences, and best practices for cultivating diverse teams, leveraging varied perspectives, and building inclusive cultures that empower technology professionals of all backgrounds to thrive. Join us as we delve into the transformative potential of diversity in shaping the future of technology.