Network Security

Most enterprises operate under the illusion that their network inventory is complete and accurate, yet research suggests nearly 95% of organizations lack the detailed visibility required to manage vulnerabilities effectively. Traditional scanners promise deeper inspection but introduce new risks like resource starvation and false positives, leaving engineers overwhelmed by endless CVE reports and manual exposure checks. Drawing from over 20 years securing networks and leading enterprise transformations, Mike Lossmann, Technical Evangelist at Forward Networks, will expose the “mirage of control” plaguing vulnerability management today.
Attend this session to learn:
• How to secure what you don’t know you have.
• Why traditional scanning methods aren’t enough.
• How to move from reactive, incomplete CVE management to a proactive, verifiable approach that prioritizes vulnerabilities by real exposure, strengthens security posture, and frees teams from manual drudgery.
• How a network digital twin changes the game with always-accurate, end-to-end visibility across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

As cyberattacks grow in sophistication and scale, network security teams face the challenge of defending against increasingly advanced threats. This panel will explore the evolving landscape of network-based attacks, from zero-day vulnerabilities and ransomware to lateral movement techniques. Panelists will provide insights into detecting and mitigating these threats while addressing the implications of adversaries leveraging AI and automation to evade defenses.

As corporate networks expand across cloud, data center, and OT environments, the traditional perimeter has dissolved. CISOs and security leaders face the challenge of fragmented controls, inconsistent governance, and a growing attack surface. In this session, we’ll explore how a posture-centric approach to network security helps organizations achieve visibility, enforce Zero Trust policies, and reduce real-world exposure. Through practical use cases – such as Zero Trust policy verification and exposure-based vulnerability management—we’ll highlight how enterprises can transform security from a bottleneck into a business enabler, ensuring resilience in today’s dynamic, perimeterless world.

Modern networks span cloud, edge, and IoT environments, creating a complex attack surface that demands a robust defense. This panel will examine strategies for building resilient network architectures capable of supporting hybrid workforces and connected devices. Experts will discuss best practices for securing multi-cloud deployments, integrating zero-trust principles, and minimizing risks in IoT ecosystems.

Threat actors are increasingly sophisticated, using encrypted channels and compromised business applications to move stealthily through enterprise networks. These threats are invisible to many security tools, creating a dangerous blind spot. This session will provide a blueprint for achieving complete network visibility by combining full-packet decryption and deep inspection of all network traffic. We’ll explore how modern Network Detection and Response (NDR) can detect and respond to threats that have already bypassed endpoint and perimeter defenses, shutting down lateral movement before it can escalate into a full-scale breach.

The rapidly advancing landscape of cybersecurity technologies offers new tools to fortify networks against attacks. This panel will explore how emerging technologies, such as AI, machine learning, and automation, are transforming network security. Panelists will discuss their role in streamlining threat detection, accelerating incident response, and future-proofing network infrastructures against evolving challenges.