Hartford

Artificial Intelligence introduces novel security challenges, including adversarial attacks and model vulnerabilities. Then there is the issue of how to defend against these threats. This session will cover six different types of AI attacks in order to provide a better understanding of the threatscape along with capabilities needed to secure the data, the model, the usage and the infrastructure. 

Follow the journey of one cybersecurity professional from entering the Defense Industrial Base (DiB) in 2016.  His absorbing of the regulations and controls required to work in the industry.  Then 2019 hits and CMMC 1.0 comes out.  When it looks like CMMC 1.0 will rule the DiB, CMMC 2.0 is proposed!  This speaker will lead you through, not only the past winding road of CMMC, but where we are now and what is expected down the road.

Key Topics:

• Building and managing effective incident response plans.
• Detecting and mitigating cyber and physical threats.
• Using real-time data and intelligence for decision-making.

Why It Matters:
Security managers often handle tactical responses. Understanding effective response strategies ensures timely containment and resolution of incidents.

Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are reshaping industries, creating both competitive advantages and new, complex risks that executive must understand to guide their organization effectively. Fortinet will share insights on the emerging trends and risks shaping the future of business. Gain actionable knowledge to effectively lead discussions in the boardroom, ensuring your organization stays ahead of cyber threats while leveraging the power of AI. What to Expect: Hear about cybersecurity and AI, and what every executive needs to know to navigate these critical areas. Exchange ideas, explore solutions, and collaborate on how to drive both security and innovation within your organizations. Learn how to future-proof your organization from the rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape while making informed decisions about AI that position your business for long-term success.

SIEM isn’t dead. But the era of slow, siloed, and costly platforms is over. Legacy tools can’t keep up with AI-enabled adversaries and exploding data. Security leaders must shift from static systems of record to intelligent systems of action. Agentic AI and unified data architectures are driving this evolution — delivering speed, visibility, and strategic advantage. But autonomy must come with human control to ensure governance, trust, and secure outcomes. Join Anomali for a blueprint to replace technical debt with intelligent, governed automation.

With a career rooted in offensive security and technical assurance, Gene Meltser brings a unique perspective to his current role as CISO for the State of Connecticut. In this fireside chat, Gene will discuss the evolution of his career from hands-on penetration tester to public sector security leader, and how his deep technical background informs his approach to defending critical state infrastructure. Attendees will gain insight into how states are addressing modern threats—from ransomware to supply chain vulnerabilities—and what it takes to build resilience and trust at scale in the public sector. The conversation will also explore the challenges of translating security research and red team learnings into practical, actionable strategy in a high-stakes, resource-constrained environment.

For every bad actor with AI, we need a good actor with AI. GAI has fueled Vibe coding to popular heights, and has introduced a new breed of actors who use the same TTPs for drafting autonomous vulnerability detection and exploitation.

Key Topics:

• Ransomware, phishing, and advanced persistent threats (APTs).
• Optimizing operations and improving security through Orchestration and Automation.
• Understanding the impact of AI and IoT on security vulnerabilities.

Why It Matters:
Staying informed about the latest threats helps leaders anticipate and prepare for risks that can disrupt operations.

In this presentation we’ll look at how malicious cyber actors have continued to adapt their tactics in an effort to stay one step ahead of defenders. We’ll discuss some potential short and long term cyber threats along with some potential mitigations. With technology continuing to evolve and cybercrime on the rise, defenders need to constantly adapt or risk falling behind.