Toronto

In 2024, cybersecurity trends reflect a rapidly evolving threat landscape driven by technological advancements and new challenges. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is at the forefront, enhancing threat detection and response through sophisticated algorithms that analyze vast amounts of data to identify anomalies and potential breaches in real time. Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) has become a cornerstone of modern security strategies, enforcing the principle of "never trust, always verify" to protect against both internal and external threats by continuously validating user and device identities. Phishing remains a prevalent threat, with attackers employing increasingly sophisticated tactics;organizations are countering this with advanced email filtering and employee training programs to recognize and respond to phishing attempts. Meanwhile, as cloud adoption surges, securing cloud environments is critical, with a focus on robust access controls, encryption, and vigilant monitoring to safeguard against vulnerabilities and data breaches. Together, these trends represent a comprehensive approach to addressing the multifaceted nature of contemporary cyber threats.

"Insider Threat in Cybersecurity", this presentation will examine the serious yet sometimes disregarded threats that come from individuals working for a company. Insider threats, regardless of their nature—malicious, careless, or compromised—may result in financial losses, reputational harm, and data breaches. The session will begin by defining what constitutes an insider threat and reviewing various types, followed by real-world examples (some from my own professional experience) to highlight the devastating effects these threats can have. Attendees will learn to recognize early warning signs, understand the common motivations behind such actions, and see how insider threats evolve in today’s digital environment.

In an era dominated by digital disruption, the evolving threat landscape has forced organizations to reevaluate their cybersecurity posture. The surge in ransomware attacks, with their unpredictable patterns, has underscored the urgent need for a resilient data protection strategy by costing organizations both big and small millions of dollars in downtime and data loss. In this presentation, join Shariq Aqil in discussing the importance of deploying Cyber Vaults as a linchpin in fortifying your data's defenses. This presentation will address the current trends and challenges encountered by many organizations in cyber recovery, uncover the best practices related to the design and architecture of on-premises Cyber Vaults, and how to integrate the essential elements of an Isolated Recovery Environment (IRE) and Immutable Data Vault (IDV) to create a cohesive approach to remaining resilient against cyber threats. Explore the imperative of Cyber Vaults in the modern cybersecurity landscape, shedding light on proactive measures to safeguard data and stand resilient against the rising tide of ransomware.

Unstructured data is one of the toughest areas to secure because files move around different data sources, and oversharing is common. In the past, even if an employee had access to sensitive files, they weren’t likely spending their whole day figuring out which files they could access. But with generative AI, machines can do just that—scanning and accessing every file without missing anything. This creates a new kind of risk that we need to understand before we can safely use generative AI with access to these files. Join us to discuss the risks and solutions for managing unstructured data in the age of generative AI.

"Insider Threat in Cybersecurity", this presentation will examine the serious yet sometimes disregarded threats that come from individuals working for a company. Insider threats, regardless of their nature—malicious, careless, or compromised—may result in financial losses, reputational harm, and data breaches. The session will begin by defining what constitutes an insider threat and reviewing various types, followed by real-world examples (some from my own professional experience) to highlight the devastating effects these threats can have. Attendees will learn to recognize early warning signs, understand the common motivations behind such actions, and see how insider threats evolve in today’s digital environment.