Topic: Information Security

Seminar Topics

[1 CPE] Pragmatic AI: Moving from Aspirations to Operations to Outcomes

  Presented by Seth Crosby, Principal Architect • GCSIT

Ready to cut through the AI hype? Join us for a no-nonsense guide to making AI actually work for your business. We’ll map today’s real AI capabilities (not the social-network demos), show you practical entry points whether you’re just starting or ready to scale, and reveal the essential ingredients for successfully managing AI projects without drowning in complexity. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to deliver and measure genuine business value through smart pilot programs without budgetary surprises. This session transforms intimidating AI concepts into actionable plans with tangible results—because impressive demos are nice, but outcomes are what really matter.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to apply a pragmatic framework to assess your AI control and develop a personalized adoption strategy
  • Techniques to identify AI opportunities that enhance your specific professional expertise
  • Methods to overcome resistance to change
  • Strategies to maintain your position as the “intelligence director” while leveraging AI as your thought assistant”
  • Practical approaches to deliver and measure genuine business value through smart, budget-conscious initiatives

This session is ideal for IT professionals and leadership in small to mid-market businesses looking for a pragmatic pathway to AI competency.

[1 CPE] Into the Future: A Virtual Tour of Palo Alto Networks’ SOC

  Presented by Devin Johnstone, Security Operations Consultant • Palo Alto Networks

Security leaders everywhere are asking the same question: how can I future-proof my cybersecurity strategy with less resources? Automation and AI are already within your reach! Learn how Palo Alto Networks is protecting itself and its customers and how you can take advantage of the same tools and strategies today.

Devin has spent over a decade in the trenches of a Security Operations Center and is passionate about sharing his lived experience in building a successful SecOps team from the ground up. 8 years ago, he joined Palo Alto Networks to begin architecting the internal SOC and went on to lead the development of the Security Automation, Data Loss Prevention, Insider Risk, and Customer Outreach programs.

Devin has had the opportunity to advise thousands of security teams, big and small, in their security operations journeys through media, tours of Palo Alto Networks SOC facility, and at events in 7 countries. He has since moved into a Consultant role to help customers accelerate their realization of “the art of the possible”: AI-enabled security operations strategies prepared for whatever the future brings.

[1 CPE] Don’t Build a Fire Department

  Presented by Brian Knopp, Principal Sales Engineer, 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] Tackling Ransomware and Leveraging a Cybersecurity Platform with AI

  Presented by Teddy Nicoghosian, Principal Technical Product Marketing Manager, Network Security • Barracuda & BlackPoint IT

The presentation by Barracuda and BlackPoint IT Services highlights the importance of an end-to-end, proactive security strategy. It details every phase of a ransomware attack—from the initial arrival of a malicious email to the final steps of recovery—demonstrating that a comprehensive understanding of the entire attack lifecycle is essential. This insight allows organizations to design defenses that are not only robust and all-encompassing but also flexible enough to adapt to the constantly evolving threat landscape.

[1 CPE] Real-Time Threat Mitigation with AI-Driven SASE: A Practical Approach

  Presented by Brian Anderson, Global Field CTO • Cato Networks

In this session, we’ll explore how a converged SASE platform combined with AI and machine learning (ML) enables real-time threat detection and mitigation, transforming network security from a reactive to a proactive model. The focus will be on how AI-driven solutions within the SASE framework can identify, analyze, and neutralize security threats in real time across distributed environments.

Brian Anderson, Global Field CTO at Cato, has over 20 years of experience in technology, working with networks, systems, application development, and security specializing in automation. Brian has worked to architect, attack, integrate, and secure networks and applications for emergency notification systems, government environments, healthcare organizations, transactional and e-commerce, including multi-tier cloud-based solutions, and has had a focus on web, database, and network and infrastructure security for the past 13 years at Imperva.

[1 CPE] Architecting a Data-Centric Approach to Zero Trust

  Presented by Aaron Kremer, Technical Solution Specialist • NetApp

As organizations navigate the evolving landscape of virtualization, cloud computing, and AI, they face increasing challenges in securing and managing their data. Security remains a critical foundation, while effective data management and mobility ensure data is accessible and protected across diverse environments. With rising complexity, simplicity becomes key to optimizing operations and accelerating outcomes. This session will explore strategies for balancing security, data management, and efficiency, providing actionable insights to help meet the demands of today’s dynamic IT environment.

[1 CPE] AI in Cybersecurity: Unlocking Potential While Managing Risks

  Presented by Johan Bloomhart, Principal Sales Engineer • WatchGuard & BlackPoint IT

Join us for a 50-minute session exploring the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity. AI is transforming the way we detect and respond to threats, offering new opportunities to enhance security while also introducing unique challenges. This presentation will provide insights into how AI is shaping the security landscape and practical strategies for leveraging AI effectively to strengthen defenses and mitigate risks.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing cybersecurity, offering advanced capabilities to detect, prevent, and respond to threats. At the same time, cybercriminals are finding ways to use AI for more sophisticated attacks. In this session, we’ll explore AI’s impact on cybersecurity and discuss responsible ways to harness its potential while addressing emerging challenges.

This session will cover:

  • The evolution of AI and its growing role in business and security.
  • Ways security professionals are using AI to strengthen defenses and respond to threats.
  • The latest tools and best practices for minimizing AI-related risks.

Additionally, we’ll provide guidance on developing AI policies that help organizations maximize efficiency while maintaining strong security measures. Attendees will leave with actionable insights to help them integrate AI safely and effectively into their security strategies.

[1 CPE] Breaking Down Silos: Unify Assets, Minimize Attack Exposure

  Presented by Mike Brown, Sr Systems Engineer • Axonius

In today’s rapidly evolving security landscape, organizations face the challenge of managing a wide array of tools across endpoints, identities, and networks. While each tool serves a critical purpose, they often operate in isolation, creating silos that obscure visibility and expose vulnerabilities. This session will address how the fragmentation of security systems and data increases attack surfaces and how integrating a unified cyber asset management approach can significantly reduce attack exposure.

Join us as we explore how security professionals can move beyond disconnected tools to leverage a single, comprehensive view of their assets and threat exposures. We’ll highlight practical steps and present a preview of an end-to-end solution designed to break down silos, provide full cyber asset visibility, and enable a more holistic approach to minimizing security risks.

As technology continues to evolve, managing disparate security systems will remain a pressing challenge. This session will offer actionable insights to security professionals looking to streamline their approach and safeguard their organizations from the growing complexities of cyber threats.

[1 CPE] Next-Gen Defense: The Future of Cybersecurity

  Presented by Hubert Ralph Bonnell, CISSP, CCSM – Security Engineer • 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] Unlock the Future of Secure Workspaces with Prisma Access Browser

  Presented by Palo Alto Networks

As work increasingly moves to the cloud, traditional network perimeters dissolve, and the browser becomes the new frontline for productivity and risk. This presentation explores how Prisma Access Browser is redefining security by shifting focus from network-based controls to the user’s primary workspace: the Browser. We’ll dive into how this solution uniquely protects users and data at the browser level. Join us to understand how a secure, zero-trust approach to browser activity can streamline compliance, enhance user experience, and fortify your security posture without compromising productivity. This session includes a live demo.