Archives: Seminar

[1 CPE] Cloud AI Ops: Changing the Network Management Paradigm

  Presented by Brian Matthews, Director, Sales Engineering  • Juniper Networks

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to transform every aspect of our lives, from agriculture to healthcare, autonomous vehicles and mobile internet. But, how is AI changing the way we design, operate, and manage networks?

In this session, we will explore the future of AI with a focus on networking applications. We will share the Mist journey to cloud AI, and how we leveraged machine learning and deep learning to create a cloud AIOp solution that simplifies and automates network operations, improves user experience, and reduces costs. We will also discuss the fundamental elements of a networking cloud AIOp solution, such as data collection, processing, analysis, and action. Finally, we will examine the impact of AI on networking IT and the broader economy, and how AI can create new opportunities and challenges for network professionals.

Join us for this exciting and informative keynote and learn how AI can help you take your network to the next level.

[1 CPE] Zero Trust in Motion: Securing East/West Traffic to Reduce Risk

  Presented by Rob Miley, AZ Commercial Sales Engineer • HPE Aruba Networking

Ransomware and targeted cyber security threats are on the rise. A proactive prevention strategy should use both tried and proven methodologies as well as new and emerging technologies. East West traffic identification and isolation is key in preventing malicious content from spreading, both in the Data Center and at the Campus Edge of the network. We will focus on innovative approaches to address the security compliance, performance, agility, and scalability demands of today’s highly distributed, hybrid, network environments.

[1 CPE] Cybersecurity and Compliance For 2025

  Presented by Chris Green, Manager, Penetration Testing • Structured

The cybersecurity regulatory compliance landscape has never been more complicated, and this presentation will provide information and updates to CMMC, GLBA, PCI, TSA, generative AI, and security best practices. Presented by Chris Green, Manager, Penetration Testing at Structured, this discussion will focus on security solutions to these challenges, including penetration testing and zero-trust implementations.

[1 CPE] Browse Bravely With Prisma Access Browser

  Presented by JR Silverthorne, Partner Solutions Consultant, West • Palo Alto Networks

Join us as we dive into the latest in last-mile data loss prevention and secure browsing for end users. We will showcase Prisma Access Browser’s capabilities to keep your data protected on both managed and unmanaged devices while maintaining access to internal applications.

We will showcase how Prisma Access Browser can secure work on any device, boost visibility and control across SaaS/GenAI and web apps, and deliver a delightful user experience.

Whether you’re a security architect, IT leader, or network professional, this seminar offers actionable insights and practical guidance to strengthen your organization’s security strategy.

[1 CPE] Don’t Build a Fire Department

  Presented by Herb Williams, Sr Sales Engineer, Enterprise US • Arctic Wolf

Building and maintaining an internal SOC operation is hard. We’ll discuss why it’s imperative that organizations lean on 3rd party partners to provide 24×7 monitoring across your collective attack surfaces.

[1 CPE] The Current State of Virtualization in 2025

  Presented by Dave Fetters, Field CTO • EVOTEK

In 2025, the landscape of alternative hypervisors continues to evolve as organizations seek lightweight, secure, and high-performance virtualization solutions beyond traditional players like VMware and Hyper-V. Emerging hypervisors such as KVM, Xen, and newer options like Nutanix AHV, Firecracker, Proxmox and Opoenshift are gaining traction due to their minimal overhead and suitability for modern workloads, including microservices and serverless computing. The discussion around these alternatives highlights key considerations such as open-source flexibility, integration with container ecosystems, improved security through microVM architectures, and support for edge and cloud-native deployments. As enterprises prioritize efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Alternative hypervisors are playing a vital role in reshaping virtualization strategies in both public and private cloud environments.

[1 CPE] Outsmart Cybercrime: Protection Optimized with MDR

  Presented by Raymond Neff, Solution Architect • ESET

With the rise of cyber threats and ongoing cyber talent shortage continuing unabated, many organizations are turning toward Managed Detection and Response (MDR). So how can this service enhance an organization’s overall security posture and improve incident response? This presentation explores combatting new threats, like multi-extortion ransomware with MDR how to leverage AI-powered threat detection and response, and human expertise, to prevent new ransomware variants the significance of a prevention-first, holistic cybersecurity strategy.

[1 CPE] Strengthening the Cyber Shield: Private-Public Partnerships at the State and Local Level

  Presented by ACTRA

This session focuses on maturing actionable strategies and collaborative frameworks designed to help IT leaders and cybersecurity professionals navigate today’s dynamic threat landscape. As adversaries increasingly target state and local systems, Arizona’s model for public-private cooperation demonstrates how trusted partnerships, timely threat intelligence sharing, and coordinated incident response can significantly enhance cyber resilience. This session will update participants on practical timely insights into how cross-sector collaboration is being operationalized to protect infrastructure, ensure business continuity, and support a unified cybersecurity posture across the state.

Speakers:

  • Frank J. Grimmelmann, President & CEO, Arizona Cyber Threat Response Alliance, Inc. (ACTRA)
  • Ryan Murray, Deputy Director, AZ Dept of Homeland Security, CISO, State of Arizona

[1 CPE] Architecture Matters: What You Need to Know When Evaluating SASE & SSE Solutions

  Presented by Jason Bellmont, Platform Solutions Architect • Netskope

SASE and SSE are more than just buzzwords; they represent the future of network and security. But before you entrust all your critical traffic to these cloud solutions, a deeper dive into their underlying architecture is essential. Not all clouds are created equal, and understanding the nuances of these solutions, which are built on the global internet, is paramount for success.

This session will empower attendees with the crucial architectural questions to ask your SASE/SSE providers, ensuring you make an informed decision. We’ll explore:

  • Public vs. Private Cloud: What are the implications for your data and performance?
  • Server Locations: Where are security services hosted, and why does proximity matter?
  • Network Architecture: How is the provider’s network built and managed for optimal reliability and speed?
  • Capacity Management: How do they scale to meet your evolving demands and ensure consistent performance?
  • Performance Measurement: What metrics should you track, and how do providers guarantee their SLAs?
  • Incident Response: What happens when something breaks, and how quickly can services be restored?

Arm yourself with the right questions to build a secure and high-performing SASE/SSE future.