CISO NY schedule

•    Translating business priorities into actionable cybersecurity strategies.
•    Ensuring executive buy-in and effective communication with the board.
•    Bridging the gap between cybersecurity teams and business units.
Craig Shrader, Chief Information Security Officer & Country Cyber Security Lead – Canada, HSBC
Aaron Katz, Chief Information Security Officer, THE TWC GROUP

•    How AI-driven threats are evolving and how security teams can harness AI for defense.
•    What post-quantum computing means for encryption, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
•    Strategies to adapt cybersecurity programs to an AI- and quantum-powered world.
Bil Harmer, Operating Partner & Chief Information Security Officer, CRAFT ADVENTURES

Dr Nimrod Kozlovski, CEO & Founder, CYTACTIC

Senior Leaders from Axonius & Cribl

•    Bridging the Gap: Why today’s risk management strategies fall short and how to align security with business transformation.
•    Emerging Threats: The impact of AI, evolving supply chain risks, and post-quantum security challenges.
•    Future-Ready Security: How organizations can redefine their approach to compliance, automation, and proactive defense.
Aaron Katz, Chief Information Security Officer, THE TWC GROUP

Understanding Agentic AI: What distinguishes agentic AI from traditional AI systems, and why does this matter for security?
Security Risks and Threats: Exploring the unique vulnerabilities of agentic AI, including prompt injection and data poisoning.
Governance and Compliance: Strategies for aligning agentic AI deployment with regulatory frameworks like the EU AI Act and implementing effective oversight mechanisms.
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•    Exploring how AI and machine learning can enhance the efficiency of security teams by automating repetitive tasks and focusing human efforts on complex threats
•    How AI tools can assist in containing and mitigating threats in real-time by analyzing vast amounts of data quickly
•    Using machine learning to identify anomalies in user behavior and detect insider threats or compromised accounts
•    Leveraging machine learning to create dynamic security systems that evolve with new threat patterns and emerging attack vectors
•    Discussing the emerging arms race between AI-powered cybersecurity defenses and AI-driven attack methods
Ejona Zeneli, Information Security Officer, UNION BANK ALBANIA
Samrah Kazmi, Chief Information Security Officer, PRIMARY VENTURE PARTNERS

•    Understanding CCPA, state-level privacy regulations, and their impact
•    Applying controls to safeguard personal data in the cloud
•    Mapping compliance requirements to cloud service configurations
Corey Dennis, Chief Privacy Officer & Assistant General Counsel, LEGEND BIOTECH

•    Why CISOs must evolve from gatekeepers to strategic enablers of innovation
•    How to operationalize digital trust, not just talk about it
•    Lessons from the intersection of risk, ethics, and emerging tech (including AI, quantum, and sustainability)
Samrah Kazmi, Chief Information Security Officer, PRIMARY VENTURE PARTNERS

Senior Leader from 11:11 Systems 

•    Modernize with a unified cloud infrastructure
•    Protect through embedded, multi-layered security
•    Recover swiftly from cyberattacks with orchestrated, air‑gapped recovery workflows
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•    How AI is evolving from supporting security teams (assistive intelligence) to making autonomous decisions in threat detection, vulnerability management, and remediation.
•    Balancing AI Regulation with Innovation in DevSecOps
•    Will AI replace security engineers, or will it empower them to focus on higher-value tasks?
Mahesh Devalla, Chief Technology Officer, PLAYERS HEALTH

•    Where AI is truly making an impact in security automation.
•    The risks of blindly trusting AI-driven security tools.
•    Balancing human expertise and AI-driven decision-making.
Mahesh Devalla, Chief Technology Officer, PLAYERS HEALTH
Kevin Ruthen, Chief Technology Officer, FORA FINANCIAL
Christopher Lundy, Senior Principal Enterprise Architect, PFIZER
Varun Duggal Principal R&D Solutions Architect, AT&T LABS
Robert LaRosa, Information Security Engineer, GELLER
Imran Khan, Cyber Transformation Lead Security Strategist, BNP PARIBAS
Alexandra van Nievelt, Senior Manager, Global Marketplace Risk, WALMART

A technical demonstration of how SecOps and DevOps teams can use a powerful mix of Azure technologies to monitor their cloud environment and automate remediation actions for suspicious activity
Felipe G, Cyber Security Engineer, HELABA

•    Balancing Speed and Security – How to integrate security into ultra-low-latency trading systems without impacting performance.
•    Automating Threat Detection & Incident Response – Leveraging AI, real-time monitoring, and DevSecOps pipelines to detect and mitigate threats instantly.
•    Protecting Market Data & FIX Protocol Communications – Best practices for securing trade execution, preventing data leaks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Carl Gordon, DevOps Engineer/Trade Support/Automation, CREDIT SUISSE

•    Aligning Cybersecurity with Business Objectives: Exploring how leaders can integrate cybersecurity into the organization’s strategic goals to ensure it is viewed as a growth enabler, not just a cost center
•    The Evolving Role of the CISO: Exploring how CISOs can move from technical specialists to strategic advisors who drive board-level decisions
•    How CISOs can lead the adoption of autonomous AI tools while embedding security and governance from day one — avoiding "shadow agents" that operate outside oversight
•    Leadership in Zero Trust Environments: How leaders can champion the adoption of Zero Trust models to strengthen organizational security
•    How leaders can future-proof their organizations by adopting advanced encryption techniques such as homomorphic encryption to protect sensitive data
Pedro Venancio, Chief Information Officer, PROWER TELCO SERVICES (former)
Dane Fenner, Chief Information Security Officer, FENNER LEGACY HOLDINGS, LLC
Aruneesh Salhotra, Global Head of Application Security, NOMURA
Corey Dennis, Chief Privacy Officer & Assistant General Counsel, LEGEND BIOTECH

•    Choosing indicators to measure risk management success.
•    Developing dashboards to visualize risk data for stakeholders.
•    Using metrics to support continuous improvement efforts
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In a world where leadership is often measured by metrics, margins, and milestones, Leading with Empathy & Grace offers a timely and transformative perspective. Tammy Klotz—a seasoned cybersecurity executive—delivers a deeply personal and practical blueprint for leading with humanity, humility, and heart.
•    Build psychological safety and team resilience by leading with authenticity in high-stakes, high-velocity security environments
•    Protect your leadership energy through boundary-setting and intentional self-care to avoid burnout in 24/7 incident response roles
•    Leverage empathy and cultural awareness as strategic tools for improving stakeholder alignment, zero-trust adoption, and security-first culture
Tammy Klotz, Chief Information Security Officer, TRINSEO

•    Navigating the dual role of risk manager and business enabler
•    Building trust across the board, executive team, and technical ranks
•    Evolving the security function from reactive to resilient
Prof. Dan Haagman, CEO Chaleit, Honorary Professor of Practice, CISO, CHALEIT
Tony Gonzalez,  Chief Information Security Officer, North America, (former) QBE  

•    How can organizations innovate rapidly in the cloud without compromising security or regulatory compliance?
•    How can businesses design cloud infrastructures to withstand disruptions, ransomware attacks, and evolving threat landscapes?
•    What are the best practices for fostering cross-team collaboration and ensuring everyone is invested in secure outcomes?
•    How will emerging technologies like AI-driven security analytics, post-quantum cryptography, and zero trust frameworks shape the next generation of cloud security?
Vinay Venkatesh, Director, Technology – DevSecOps, Cloud – Site Reliability, Observability Engineering, EVELANCE HEALTH
Bijit Ghosh, Chief Technology Officer, Global Head of Cloud Product & Engineering & AI/ML, DEUTSCHE BANK
Sean Greenberg, Senior Cloud Security Engineer, Practice Lead Cloud Security, CERBERUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
Pieter Vanlperen, Adjunct Professor – Code Security, Kill Chain, Cloud Application Security, Threat Intel, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

•    The dot com era was punk rock, Cybersecurity is Heavy Metal
•    How to stay ahead of the curve while it is still being defined
•    What is the glue that binds Security Programs to the Business?
•    How to avoid becoming Noise to the business
Robert LaRosa, Information Security Engineer, GELLER

•    Unified Security Posture: Strategies for integrating MDM with cloud security protocols to protect enterprise data.
•    Real-World Applications: Examples of successful MDM implementations enhancing security in diverse industries.
Sean Greenberg, Senior Cloud Security Engineer, Practice Lead Cloud Security, CERBERUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT

•    Leveraging AI for DevSecOps Automation
•    Architecting Secure Multi-Cloud Environments
•    Driving Digital Transformation with DevSecOps
Varun Duggal Principal R&D Solutions Architect, AT&T LABS

In this session, hear from some of the top cybersecurity leaders as they share their personal journeys to becoming a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Learn about the challenges they faced, the key decisions that shaped their careers, and the skills that helped them succeed in an ever-evolving security landscape. This discussion will offer insights into leadership, risk management, and the future of the CISO role in a rapidly digitizing world.
Tammy Klotz, Chief Information Security Officer, TRINSEO
Aaron Katz, Chief Information Security Officer, THE TWC GROUP
River Nygryn, Chief Information Security Officer, HAMMOND CARE

•    AI-Powered Threats: The New Attack Landscape
•    How cybercriminals are leveraging AI for advanced phishing, deepfakes, and automated attacks
•    AI for Defense: Strengthening Your Security Posture
•    How AI and machine learning can enhance threat detection, response, and automation
River Nygryn,  Chief Information Security Officer, HAMMOND CARE