Topic: Artificial Intelligence

Seminar Topics

[1 CPE] AI Unleashed: Navigating the AI Landscape for Responsible Adoption

  Presented by Zach Feingold, Engineering Manager, & Susan Anderson, Vice President of Sales • Cerium Networks

In today’s digital era, AI is not just a buzzword but a robust toolset that, when wielded with precision, can unlock unprecedented value and competitive advantage. As we embark on this journey, we must anchor our strategies in the bedrock of security, ensuring that our AI systems not only enhance our capabilities but also safeguard our assets. This presentation explores practical steps to weave AI into our business fabric, turning challenges into a springboard for growth and innovation. Our goal is to present you with concepts and avenues to consider as you learn to navigate your adoption. Let’s embark on this journey to harness AI’s potential responsibly and effectively.

[1 CPE] The Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity

  Presented by Gregory Pepper, Security Architect • Check Point

As artificial intelligence (AI) permeates our lives, it’s crucial to address the cybersecurity challenges it presents. In this dynamic landscape, AI will be utilized by both attackers and defenders. We will explore the opportunities of leveraging AI to enhance your business and defenses while acknowledging the potential risks. AI-powered attacks, opaque AI systems, and a lack of standardized security practices demand proactive measures, rigorous protocols, and transparent designs to ensure a secure AI ecosystem.

[1 CPE] Cybersecurity and Compliance For 2024

  Presented by Rob Wayt, Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance • 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. This discussion will focus on security solutions to these challenges, including penetration testing and zero trust implementations. Rob Wayt, Director of Governance, Risk, and Compliance at Structured will be the presenter.

[1 CPE] AI-Driven Networking

  Presented by Juniper Networks & Structured

Every connection counts. Nearly every vital experience in modern-day life requires a strong network connection. At Juniper, we believe that connectivity is not the same as experiencing a great connection. When you shift from simply measuring connectivity to focusing on the experience of the end-to-end connection – everything changes. Join us to learn how Juniper is revolutionizing networking with an experience-first approach driven by the industry’s only AI-Native Platform.

[1 CPE] Rise of Generative AI-Driven Attacks

  Presented by Shan Zhou, Director of Sales Engineering • Vectra AI& Structured

The rise of AI has fundamentally changed what we see, what we know, and what we do. We will delve into the negative and positive impact AI plays in information security with specific examples of the resources, platforms, and methodologies used by adversaries and defenders.

[1 CPE] The Future of AI-Enabled Data Platforms

  Presented by Ian Clatworthy, Global Director, Infrastructure Product Marketing • Hitachi Vantara

Removing the infrastructure silos and administration complexity around your application’s data gives you the flexibility to consume solutions and deliver total data freedom. Join us as we showcase the future of data storage as a single hybrid cloud platform for applications. Allowing you to consume the data services you need, where and when you need it! Offering a single data plane and control plane across block, file, object, and mainframe, with one common experience for administration, analytics, and automation.

Ian comes from a customer background in Formula 1 and World Rallying. Having a deep understanding of technology and its benefits he took his skills into technology sales and marketing with Dell and HDS. Today he leads Product Marketing for data infrastructure technologies at Hitachi Vantara.

[1 CPE] Are You AI Ready? Securing M365 Copilot

  Presented by Structured

This presentation dives into the transformative potential of Generative AI (GenAI) and Microsoft’s M365 Copilot. We’ll cover the fundamental differences between GenAI and Machine Learning, highlighting GenAI’s ability to create new content and its applications across various industries. We’ll also provide an in-depth look at Microsoft Copilot, showcasing its role in enhancing productivity through intelligent suggestions and automation. Additionally, we’ll introduce a comprehensive Copilot Assessment service designed to evaluate an organization’s readiness for AI integration, focusing on IT infrastructure, security, data governance, and compliance. Emphasis is placed on ensuring secure integration and adherence to global data privacy standards, making it a critical resource for organizations embarking on their AI journey.

[1 CPE] AI-Driven Networking

  Presented by Matthew Smith, Sr Partner Systems Engineer • Juniper Networks & Structured

Every connection counts. Nearly every vital experience in modern-day life requires a strong network connection. At Juniper, we believe that connectivity is not the same as experiencing a great connection. When you shift from simply measuring connectivity to focusing on the experience of the end-to-end connection – everything changes. Join us to learn how Juniper is revolutionizing networking with an experience-first approach driven by the industry’s only AI-Native Platform.

[1 CPE] AI and Social Engineering: The New Frontier of Cybersecurity

  Presented by Sherri Davidoff • Chief Executive Officer, LMG Security

Artificial intelligence is transforming the cyber battlefield. Hackers now use voice cloning, deep fakes, and AI-generated phishing attacks to steal funds, infiltrate cloud systems, and deploy malware. Join us in this cutting-edge keynote to witness the latest attack trends, including:

  • Voice Cloning: See a live demo and discover how scammers manipulate this technology.
  • Dark Web AI: View the latest AI hacker tools up for sale.
  • Text and QR Code Attacks: Learn how mobile threats can slip past traditional security.

Cybersecurity is all about people. We’ll wrap up with top strategies for cybersecurity training and staffing, showing you how to create a “human firewall” to safeguard your organization against these evolving threats.

Sherri Davidoff is the CEO of LMG Security and the author of three books, including “Ransomware and Cyber Extortion” and “Data Breaches: Crisis and Opportunity.” As a recognized expert in cybersecurity, she has been called a “security badass” by The New York Times. Sherri is a GIAC-certified forensic analyst (GCFA) and penetration tester (GPEN) and received her degree in computer science and electrical engineering from MIT.