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
David Schwed, Chief Information Security Officer, Brokerage & Money, ROBINHOOD
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

As organizations and individuals move toward a decentralized digital future, the way we manage identity is undergoing a radical transformation. In this engaging fireside chat, thought leaders will delve into the role of blockchain and decentralized identity systems, discussing how they can reshape authentication, trust, and privacy. This fireside chat will discuss balancing user privacy with organizational security while navigating the complex regulatory and technological challenges that stand in the way of widespread adoption.
•    Exploring the role of blockchain and decentralized identity
•    Balancing user privacy with organizational security
•    Overcoming regulatory and technological barriers

•    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

•    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
Luis Velandia, CIO/CISO, BEST DOCTORS INSURANCE
Abhishek Sinha, CEO & CIO, NELUMBIUM CAPITAL
Amit Basu, Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer & Chief Information Officer, INTERNATIONAL SEAWAYS, INC
Ellis Wong, Chief Information Security Officer & Head of Infrastructure Engineering, JST DIGITAL

Evolving your supply chain security practices and advancing its maturity
•    How security is changing and how to ideally address it
•    The shift-left reality and how the solution didn't work
•    The cost implications of a wrong security workflow
•    How to make DevSecOps work, strategically 
Thomas Shola, Chief Information Security Officer, NORTHERN BANK

•    Effective ways to influence boards and senior management on how security is aligned with the business goals
•    Engaging the Steering Committee: How to get cross-functional representatives to be security cheerleaders
•    The power of joining forces to assess risks, implement security controls, and ensure tech infrastructure is compliant to regulations
Aruneesh Salhotra, Global Head of Application Security, NOMURA

•    Leveraging Data Science for Threat Detection: Using machine learning and predictive analytics to identify vulnerabilities and enhance application security.
•    Automating Security with AI: Implementing AI-driven solutions to streamline security operations and mitigate risks in real-time.
•    Balancing Innovation and Security: Ensuring robust security measures while enabling agile development and scalable cloud solutions.
Ellis Wong, Chief Information Security Officer & Head of Infrastructure 

•    Proactive vs. Reactive: How to shift from incident response to predictive risk management.
•    Managing the Fallout: Best practices for crisis communication, regulatory compliance, and business continuity.
•    Lessons from the Frontlines: Case studies on handling high-impact incidents and minimizing long-term risk.

•    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
•    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 Venacio, Chief Information Officer, PROWER TELCO SERVICES
Dane Fenner, Chief Information Security Officer, FENNER LEGACY HOLDINGS, LLC
Jonathan Fuller, Chief Information Security Officer, UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY AT WESTPOINT

•    Understanding frameworks like ISO 27001 and NIST
•    Preparing for audits and compliance checks
•    Managing risk across regulatory environments

•    AI-Driven Cyber Threats: Deepfake fraud, model poisoning, data leakage.
•    NIST AI RMF & Cybersecurity: Mapping AI risks to security threats.
•    Financial Sector Risks: Insights from the US Treasury & regulatory concerns.
•    Emerging Defenses: Secure AI development, Zero Trust AI.
•    Case Study: Real-world AI security breach & lessons learned.
Abhishek Sinha, CEO & CIO, NELUMBIUM CAPITAL

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
Pedro Venacio, Chief Information Officer, PROWER TELCO SERVICES
Sulohita Vaddadi, Chief Information Security Officer, GE

•    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
Amit Basu, Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer & Chief Information Officer, INTERNATIONAL SEAWAYS, INC