Presented by Michael Lippman, Regional Channel Systems Engineer • Fortinet
AI, data sovereignty, and identity are reshaping how organizations think about security. This panel discussion explores how to protect emerging AI workloads, maintain control of sensitive data, and provide secure access from anywhere.
Presented by TrendAI
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Discover the company that empowers you to predict, detect, and respond to AI-enabled threats. At TrendAI, we remove friction and accelerate secure AI adoption so organizations can thrive in the AI age, securely.
Presented by Bob Phelps, Network Solution Engineer • Arista Networks
The cybersecurity landscape shifted fundamentally when Project Glasswing demonstrated that AI can identify thousands of software zero-days faster than human maintainers can write patches. For enterprise IT and Security leaders, relying solely on endpoint or application-level patching is no longer a viable strategy.
Join us to discover how forward-thinking enterprise teams are changing the defense paradigm. By leveraging the network itself as an autonomous detection and enforcement engine, you can isolate vulnerable workloads, neutralize zero-day exploits in real time, and build an infrastructure that stays resilient, even when the underlying software platform is compromised.
Presented by Ceci Mathiesen, Enterprise Regional Sales Manager • CyberFOX
Access is the attack surface. Every security framework comes back to the same four fundamental access controls: privilege, credentials, network, and destinations. The problem is that these controls were designed for organizations with dedicated security teams, while lean IT teams are left to operate them with limited time, people, and resources.
This session breaks down what access actually looks like in practice: what a single credential can reach, why AI agents can inherit the same permissions you have, and why proving who had access matters more than simply describing your controls.
Presented by James Podziomek, Practice Manager, AI Operations • Marco Technologies
AI is no longer a future initiative. It’s becoming part of everyday work. The question is no longer whether organizations will adopt AI, but how they will do so securely, responsibly, and effectively. This session provides a practical roadmap for leaders looking to prepare their people, processes, data, and technology for the AI era.
By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
You don’t have to figure this out alone — a practical roadmap and the right partner can shorten the path considerably.
Presented by Warren Hagelstien, CISA Cybersecurity Advisor • INTERFACE Advisory Council
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Presented by Scott Taylor • Vice President for Information Technology & CIO, Creighton University
Over the past 25 years, IT organizations have navigated an extraordinary series of disruptions from enterprise systems and consumerization to cloud, cybersecurity, the pandemic, and now, artificial intelligence. Each wave has reshaped not only the technology we manage, but how people work, how organizations operate, and what they expect from IT.
Through it all, IT has adapted. We’ve modernized infrastructure, embraced new delivery models, protected increasingly complex environments, and helped our organizations navigate enormous change. But as technology becomes more distributed, accessible, intelligent, and embedded in nearly everything our organizations do, we face a bigger question: Is adapting our technology enough or is it time to rethink the role of IT itself?
From Disruption to Enablement looks back at 25 years of change to consider where IT goes next. It challenges us to move beyond defining ourselves by the technology we manage and instead consider a broader purpose: enabling our organizations and our people to accomplish more through technology. And as the pace of disruption continues to accelerate, it asks us to consider how we build IT organizations that are not simply prepared for the next wave of change, but are designed to continuously learn, adapt, and enable what comes next.
Scott A. Taylor is Vice President for Information Technology & CIO at Creighton University, where he leads the university’s technology strategy, operations, cybersecurity, enterprise applications, infrastructure, and digital transformation initiatives. He oversees a broad portfolio of services that support teaching, learning, research, and administrative operations across the university.
With nearly 30 years of leadership experience across higher education and healthcare, Scott has held technology leadership roles at institutions including Creighton University, Washington University in St. Louis, the University of Michigan, Boise State University, and others. Throughout his career, he has led transformational initiatives focused on technology governance, cybersecurity, service management, organizational design, digital modernization, and strategic planning.
Scott is recognized for helping organizations move beyond traditional IT support models and into strategic enablement, aligning technology investments, services, and talent with institutional priorities. His work has included building governance frameworks, advancing enterprise service management capabilities, strengthening cybersecurity programs, modernizing technology operations, and developing high-performing teams equipped to lead through change.
A passionate advocate for servant leadership, Scott’s leadership philosophy is shaped by nearly 30 years of experience leading organizational and technology transformation. He focuses on building healthy organizations, developing leaders, and creating cultures of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Scott believes that successful transformation is ultimately about people, culture, and leadership, with technology serving as a powerful catalyst for organizational success.
Presented by INTERFACE Advisory Council
You have built a cybersecurity program around the budget, tools, and talent available to you—but evolving threats continue to test even mature organizations. As AI-powered attacks accelerate and security teams confront ransomware, identity-based threats, cloud risk, and third-party exposure, how can you strengthen your defenses without adding unnecessary complexity? This panel will explore how Zero Trust, cyber resilience, threat intelligence, automation, and practical risk management can help you determine what to prioritize next.
Join the INTERFACE Omaha Advisory Council for a candid discussion about what is working, what is falling short, and what comes next. The panel will examine the changing threat landscape, including AI-enabled attacks, ransomware, identity and access management, cloud security, third-party risk, and the ongoing human element of cybersecurity. You will hear practical lessons about building cyber resilience, managing talent changes, and strengthening security awareness. Bring your questions and leave with meaningful takeaways you can use to help prioritize your organization’s next security investment.
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Presented by Will Obermier, Sr Cybersecurity & vCIO Architect • Hamilton Business Technologies
As artificial intelligence accelerates the evolution of cyber threats, organizations require a holistic approach to risk management. Rather than waiting for compliance standards to catch up, businesses must dynamically leverage their Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks alongside advanced technical protections. By combining proactive governance with forward-thinking security measures, you can build a comprehensive defense to safeguard your organization against tomorrow’s AI-driven attacks.
Join our Senior Cybersecurity & vCIO Architect to learn:
Join us during the lunch hour for Advisory Council Roundtables, an interactive opportunity to connect with council members and peers on a variety of timely industry topics. Move freely between tables, share your perspective, and gather practical insights you can take back to your organization. These conversations are informal, high-value, and designed to spark ideas and connection.
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