Dallas Cybersecurity Conference

Thank goodness 2023 is over! Recession, staff reductions, continued cyber attacks, and more breaches! The time is now to consider changing things up! Traditional security solutions such as basic firewalls, vulnerability management, and endpoint detections is just not sufficient for the onslaught of different tactics by attackers. Let 19X Microsoft MVP Derek Melber guide you through some radical thinking regarding the various aspects of securing your endpoints, servers, data, resource access, and more. Just a hint: good core security starts with good security hygiene! By the time you are finished with this engaging keynote, you will want to start analyzing your current approach and considering how you will revamp your security strategies to make a bigger impact in your overall security risk and hygiene.

With the rapid evolution of the digital workplace, companies now face evolving risks from the rise of Shadow IT and Gen AI tools. With three out of five workers using or planning to use generative AI tools like ChatGPT, organizations grapple with mounting compliance and security risks, as users leverage these tools to create content and code that interacts with sensitive data. In this session, we will explore strategies for empowering security leaders to maintain visibility and control in the perimeter-less era and govern access to their applications.

Discover the transformative impact AI can have on supply chain management practices. Delve into the dynamic realm of third-party cyber risk as we cover both the challenges and opportunities AI represents and the role it can play in protecting your digital supply chain against cyber threats. Gain the practical knowledge needed to equip your business with the necessary tools to protect your digital supply chain in today’s complex environment.

How individuals and organizations manage access to the services they use can be the first line of defense against bad actors. Learn ways to mitigate this risk and simplify the user experience at the same time.

With cybersecurity, success is not solely determined by technological fortifications but by the collaboration, synergy, and unified efforts of an organization. This keynote delves into the strategic imperative of treating cybersecurity as a “team sport.” Hear insights into the CISO’s playbook, exploring the vital role of cross-functional collaboration, organizational culture, and effective communication in achieving cybersecurity triumphs. Learn how fostering a united front can elevate your organization’s resilience and position it as a formidable force against evolving cyber threats.

Risk assessments have moved beyond a check-the-box approach, especially with the SEC’s new disclosure requirements. Join us for our session, How to Operationalize Your Risk Assessment Process, to get practical guidance on navigating the complexities of risk assessments to drive tangible business outcomes. Kayne McGladrey, Field CISO at Hyperproof, will navigate through the essential steps required to operationalize risk assessments effectively within diverse organizational structures. From conceptualization to execution, participants will gain actionable insights into crafting and implementing tailored risk assessment strategies tailored to their unique organizational contexts. 

We’ll cover: 

• Navigating the complexities of risk assessments amidst emerging SEC disclosure requirements
• Actionable steps to effectively operationalize risk assessments
• How to empower CISOs and their teams with insights to drive tangible business outcomes with risk assessments
• How GRC software can help the risk assessment process and eliminate data silos between controls and risks