Atlanta CISO Community
Executive Summit

Sensitive data movement can be risky but restricting it outright can create operational and security challenges. In an era of agentic AI, generative AI, and emerging quantum computing, organizations need security frameworks that protect data while ensuring agility. This session explores how modern security platforms enable secure data flow, adapt to diverse use cases and prepare for the post-quantum encryption (PQE) shift.

Join this keynote to learn:

• How to choose the right secure access method for each use case
• Why security must be adaptive to risk, user behavior and AI-driven interactions
• How to prepare for post-quantum encryption and its enterprise security impact

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for organizations worldwide. The CISOs ability to enhance their connection with the C-suite, and foster a collaborative environment is necessary to support the shared responsibility of safeguarding organizational resilience.

Join the C-suite to discuss how to:

• Integrate cybersecurity into corporate strategy and planning.
• Enhance communication between CISOs and the C-suite for better risk management.
• Foster a proactive security culture to address evolving threats.

 Cybersecurity measures are adept at detecting and responding to incidents across various layers, but the application layer often remains vulnerable. Many organizations have a massive vulnerability backlog that demands timely and effective defense.

Join us to explore:

• Understanding the scale of the backlog and strategies to prevent exploitation
• The intricacies of application and API protection within the security operations ecosystem
• Benefits of having a comprehensive blueprint that reveals attack surfaces, defenses, dangers, and connections

AI makes creating and consuming data easier than ever, with shadow AI and dark data presenting new challenges to security teams. As the tactics for protecting data evolve, security leaders must adopt a risk-based strategy to protect mission-critical data and safeguard innovation. 

Join this session to discover: 

• Effective practices for ongoing monitoring to identify risks
• Rapid investigation and response techniques for insider threats
• Strategies for evolving your data protection approach

Security leaders face unprecedented challenges as evolving threats, including those posed by GenAI, rapidly increase enterprise risk. While new technologies offer defenses, they also introduce vulnerabilities. A cyber-ready workforce is crucial for organizational resilience, but how do you equip your organization to face the future of threats with confidence?

Join this interactive boardroom to discuss:

• Acting decisively under pressure to manage and mitigate threats
• Maintaining stakeholder confidence and protecting reputation during disruptions
• Sharing threat intelligence and preparing for long-term attack consequences

Connect with like-minded peers in a one-on-one setting through Peer-to-Peer Meetings. You will be matched with peers in your community based on your shared interests and priorities.

In the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, CISOs benefit immensely from sharing quick-impact strategies and tools that enhance their organization's security posture. By learning from each other's experiences, exchanging insights and successes, CISOs can implement effective security enhancements with minimal time investment and enriches the collective expertise of the community.

Join your peers as they:

• Introduce practical tools and techniques that can be quickly implemented to enhance cybersecurity, and discuss their effectiveness in different organizational settings
• Identify common challenges faced by CISOs, such as limited resources and evolving threats, and collaborate on strategies to overcome these obstacles
• Share experiences and successes, promoting knowledge exchange and continuous improvement in cybersecurity practices

As cyber threats escalate, organizations must build resilience to effectively withstand and recover from attacks. Real-time threat intelligence provides CISOs with crucial insights to understand the company's risk landscape and respond swiftly. Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) is essential for fortifying resilience and enhancing communication with the C-suite and Board.

Join this session to discuss:

• Leveraging CTI to align cybersecurity strategies with organizational goals
• Using evidence-based threat intelligence to boost proactive defense and recovery
• Improving communication with executive leadership on risk management strategies

IAM transformation projects aim to upgrade capabilities for future business needs by addressing integration challenges and improving identity management. However, they often lack appeal compared to other investments. The most compelling case focuses on reducing human involvement and operating costs while boosting capacity for growth. 

Join this session to hear insights on how to: 

• Build a compelling business case that effectively competes with other strategic investments
• Reduce costs and increase capacity 
• Redesign IAM workflows to automate and enhance efficiencies

As enterprises embrace GenAI to drive innovation, CISOs face the critical challenge of maintaining security and managing risk without slowing progress. Proactive digital experience monitoring and real-time analytics are essential to detect threats early, ensure operational stability, and preserve performance integrity. Taking a proactive approach ensures that CISOs can embrace innovation by leveraging GenAI advancements, managing the digital experience without compromising security or operational stability.

Join this session to explore:

• Advanced anomaly detection for rapid threat response and network resilience
• Accelerating root cause analysis to reduce downtime and contain risk
• Practical strategies for securely deploying GenAI applications in business workflows

In today’s fast-moving tech and security landscapes, disruption is inevitable—but it doesn’t have to derail your team’s performance. In this high-energy, 30-minute keynote, Dr. Vijay Pendakur will explore why disruption often leads teams to get stuck and how this stagnation threatens business success. Vijay will share his Alchemy of Talent model and explain how leaders can increase productivity and efficiency on their teams, even when it feels like we’re working in an endless earthquake!

Attendees will learn:

• Why disruption can lead to stuck teams and how to avoid it
• The critical impact of stuck teams on business performance and results
• How to make your teams more resilient, adaptable, and willing to learn from failure

This keynote offers actionable strategies and real-world insights to help teams navigate change, unlock innovation, and perform at their best when it matters most.

Finish the day sharing lessons learned with your peers over light fare and drinks at this closing reception hosted by your governing body members. Join us for an exclusive book-signing with keynote speaker and author, Dr. Vijay Pendakur!