A Full-Day Event

Emerging Cybersecurity Technologies:
What You Need to Know

March 23, 2023

11:00am – 5:15pm EST

A full-day virtual event exploring the latest technologies that can help strengthen your cybersecurity defenses, and the best path for deploying them.

Ransomware, cyber extortion, zero-day exploits, cloud threats, and supply chain attacks: a seemingly nonstop barrage of new exploits and attack campaigns emerge each day, leaving enterprises wondering if their existing security defenses can thwart the latest – and increasingly sophisticated – threats. In Q1 2023, Dark Reading will hold a full-day virtual event designed to update your team on some of the most promising emerging cybersecurity technologies and how you can adopt and deploy them in your enterprise. This event, Emerging Cybersecurity Technologies: What You Need to Know is a free, one-day online conference produced by the editors of Dark Reading, that offers an in-depth look at the latest security technologies and services.

You’ll hear about state-of-the-art techniques for stopping ransomware in its tracks. You’ll learn how to secure your critical data from threats in the cloud. And you’ll get insights into next-generation tools that can help streamline, augment, and integrate with the tools your security operations team already has in place.

Event Topics Include:

An overview of some of the key new cybersecurity technologies and approaches -- their impact and potential challenges
Best practices for evaluating and deploying the newest security tools and services
How to secure remote endpoints and work-from-home users in an increasingly complex hybrid environment
Insight into blending new security tools with existing ones
The potential roles of emerging security technologies and disciplines, such as identity security, secure access service edge (SASE), extended detection & response (XDR). and zero trust
Rising security threats in the cloud, and tools for identifying, managing, and securing cloud applications and services
And much more!

Keynote 1

Cybersecurity’s Hottest New Technology Trends

Sponsored by: Palo Alto Networks

Session Abstract

More than 3,000 cybersecurity vendors and service providers are launching new products and services every day. In this keynote address, a top technology expert highlights some of the newest technologies and trends and offers tips and recommendations on how to determine which technologies might best help you secure your enterprise in 2023.

Keynote 2

A CISO’s Guide to Next-Generation Security Technologies

Sponsored by: Sysdig

Session Abstract

New cybersecurity technologies are fresh and promising, but most enterprises already have a wide range of legacy security technologies in place. In this keynote address, an experienced security practitioner offers insights on how to integrate some of the most promising emerging technologies and disciplines into an existing IT security environment to best bolster defenses.

Panel 1

Securing the Hybrid Workforce

Sponsored by: Fortinet | SlashNext

Session Abstract

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, enterprises were struggling to secure a wide variety of endpoint and user-owned mobile devices. Now, as work-from-home and hybrid working environments abound, IT managers are forced to rethink their endpoint security strategies on an enterprise scale. In this panel discussion, experts offer advice and recommendations on how to build endpoint security strategy that works across a wide range of physical and virtual devices in both home and office environments.

Panel 2

Protecting Your Cloud Assets

Sponsored by: Snowflake

Session Abstract

The pandemic accelerated the move toward cloud-based applications and services for many enterprises, which shone a bright light on cloud technologies, with the discovery of vulnerabilities in cloud services and technologies and a new wave of threats. How can enterprises swiftly expand their use of cloud technology without exposing themselves to new vulnerabilities? What role will SASE play in securing cloud-oriented IT environments? In this panel discussion, experts offer a look at emerging cloud security technologies as well as rising threats that target cloud-based services and the sensitive enterprise data stored there.

Panel 3

Next-Gen Security Operations

Sponsored by: CardinalOps | KnowBe4

Session Abstract

Today’s security operations center (SOC) is evolving and changing at a rapid pace. While many SOCs are adding capabilities such as threat hunting, tools such as orchestration and eXtended Detection and Response (XDR) are changing the way security teams collect and analyze threat data. In this panel discussion, top experts discuss the new tools and practices for the increasingly hybrid SOC, and how SOC analysts can use these tools and practices to improve enterprise data security.

DEMO

Demo with Zscaler

Sponsored by: Zscaler

Session Abstract

Cybercriminals and nation – state actors are constantly evolving their malicious code and attacks to be more stealthy, efficient, and lucrative financially. What new and emerging characteristics and capabilities of the biggest malware threats should security teams prepare for in 2023? In this panel discussion, top experts will offer insight on what malware and ransomware will look like in the new year and provide recommendations on best practices for defending against this malicious code, and discuss the emerging technologies that can help thwart them.

Emerging Cybersecurity Technologies:
What You Need to Know

March 23, 2023
11:00AM – 5:15PM EST

Chenxi Wang Founder & General Partner, Rain Capital

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Bruce Hembree
Field CTO, Cortex

Bruce Hembree is the Field CTO for Cortex - the machine learning and automation division that powers the SOC of Palo Alto Networks. Bruce bridges Palo Alto to the security community worldwide. Prior to Palo Alto Networks, Bruce ran operations at the Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) - a small team of offensive-side security professionals brought into the eye of the public by inclusion in the Tom Clancy novel "Threat Vector" and the HBO special report "The Perfect Weapon."

Noah Simon
Vice President of Product Marketing, Axonius

Noah Simon is Vice President of Product Marketing at Axonius. Noah is passionate about cybersecurity, and always seeking to understand how new technologies can help companies and individuals protect themselves from the continually evolving risk landscape. Noah has previously held product marketing roles at BitSight, Cybereason, and White Ops.

Mark Sangster
Vice President, Chief of Strategy, Adlumin Inc.

Mark Sangster is Vice President, Chief of Strategy at Adlumin Inc., a cybersecurity technology firm that focuses on revolutionizing how corporate institutions secure sensitive data and intellectual property while achieving compliance objectives through its managed security services platform. Before joining Adlumin, Sangster established his 20-year sales and marketing career at industry giants like Intel Corporation, BlackBerry, and Cisco Systems. His experience unites a strong technical aptitude and an intuitive understanding of regulatory agencies.

Kev Breen
Director, Cyber Threat Research, Immersive Labs

Kev Breen is the director of Cyber Threat Research at Immersive Labs where he researches new and emerging cyber threats. Prior to his civilian life Kev, spent 15 years in the military serving as a Radio Technician and Trunk Comms Specialist before transitioning to a Cyber Security Analyst, specializing in Malware Analysis. After leaving the military, he continued to work in Cyber Security running a CIRT team for a defense contractor before joining Immersive Labs.

Jason Georgi
Global Field CTO, Prisma SASE, Palo Alto Networks

Jason is the Global Field Chief Technology Officer for Prisma SASE at Palo Alto Networks. He is an accomplished technology executive with over 25 years of experience driving innovation and transformation initiatives across global organizations. Jason collaborates with CIOs, CTOs, and other technology leaders on strategies aimed at enabling business outcomes.

Nathan Hamiel
Senior Director of Research, Kudelski Security

Nathan Hamiel is Senior Director of Research at Kudelski Security where he leads the fundamental and applied research team. Part of the Innovation group working to define the future of products and services for the company, his team focuses on privacy, advanced cryptography, emerging technologies, and special projects. He is also responsible for the research function at the company, connecting the dots between the various business units and focusing on collaboration both internal and external to the company.

Richard Johnson
Senior Principal Security Researcher, Trellix Threat Labs

Richard Johnson is a computer security specialist with a focus on software vulnerability analysis. Currently Senior Principal Security Researcher at Trellix and Chief Research Officer of Fuzzing IO, Richard offers over 20 years of professional expertise and leadership in the information security industry. Current responsibilities include zeroday vulnerability research and development of advanced fuzzing and automated reverse engineering solutions.

Alberto Yepez
Co-Founder and Managing Director, Forgepoint

Alberto is a Co-Founder and Managing Director at Forgepoint. He is a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record of building global businesses and leading them to successful exits.

James Turgal
Vice President of Cyber Risk, Strategy, Board Relations, Optiv

James Turgal is the former executive assistant director for the FBI Information and Technology Branch (CIO). He now serves as Optiv Security’s vice president of cyber risk, strategy and board relations. James has personally helped many companies respond to and recover from ransomware attacks and is an expert in cybercrime, cyber insurance, cybersecurity, ransomware and more.

James draws on his two decades of experience investigating and solving cybercrimes for the FBI.

Allen Houchins
VP of Information Technology and Facilities, Jamf

Allen Houchins is the Vice President of IT & Facilities at Jamf, where he oversees the Information Technology and Workplace Services teams. He is at the forefront of the employee experience at Jamf, combining technology with the physical and virtual work experiences that help Jamfs support customers and get stuff done. His unique role and experience have allowed for some pivotal thought leadership as companies transitioned to work from home and are now set up to provide leadership in defining the new future of work.

Ryan Leininger
Cyber Incident Response & Readiness, Accenture

Ryan Leininger is a Sr. Security Manager at Accenture where he leads a team specialized in responding to complex data breaches and helping organizations better prepare for incidents. His experience as a practitioner has taken him across the globe to help organizations respond to and recover from high impact cyber intrusions.

Huxley Dunsany
Sr. Technical Enablement Engineer, Zscaler

Richard Johnson Senior Principal Security Researcher, Trellix Threat Labs

Alberto Yepez
Co-Founder and Managing Director, Forgepoint

Alberto is a Co-Founder and Managing Director at Forgepoint. He is a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record of building global businesses and leading them to successful exits.

James Turgal
Vice President of Cyber Risk, Strategy, Board Relations, Optiv

James draws on his two decades of experience investigating and solving cybercrimes for the FBI.

Allen Houchins
VP of Information Technology and Facilities, Jamf

Ryan Leininger
Cyber Investigations, Forensics, Response Senior Mgr., Accenture

Kelly Jackson Higgins
Editor-in-Chief, Dark Reading

Kelly Jackson Higgins is the Editor-in-Chief of Dark Reading. She is an award-winning veteran technology and business journalist with more than two decades of experience in reporting and editing for various publications, including Network Computing, Secure Enterprise Magazine, Virginia Business magazine, and other major media properties. Jackson Higgins was recently selected as one of the Top 10 Cybersecurity Journalists in the US, and named as one of Folio's 2019 Top Women in Media. Follow her on Twitter @kjhiggins.

Fahmida Rashid
Features Editor, Dark Reading

As Dark Reading’s managing editor for features, Fahmida Y Rashid focuses on stories that provide security professionals with the information they need to do their jobs. She has spent over a decade analyzing news events and demystifying security technology for IT professionals and business managers. Prior to specializing in information security, Fahmida wrote about enterprise IT, especially networking, open source, and core internet infrastructure.

Tara Seals
Managing Editor, Dark Reading

Tara Seals has 20+ years of experience as a journalist, analyst and editor in the cybersecurity, communications, and technology space. Prior to Dark Reading, Tara was Editor in Chief at Threatpost, and prior to that, the North American news lead for Infosecurity Magazine. She also spent 13 years working for Informa (formerly Virgo Publishing), as executive editor and editor-in-chief at publications focused on both the service provider and the enterprise arenas.

Becky Bracken
Editor, Dark Reading

Becky Bracken is a veteran journalist covering cybersecurity for Dark Reading.

Maxine Holt
Senior Director, Cybersecurity (Omdia and Informa Tech)

Maxine Holt leads the Omdia cybersecurity research team and is the lead architect of the Omdia Cybersecurity Ecosystem. Maxine’s team delivers a comprehensive cybersecurity research program to support vendor, service provider, and enterprise clients in the areas of: data security; identity, authentication, access; infrastructure security; security operations; enterprise security management; IoT security; and emerging cybersecurity.

Andrew Braunberg
Principal Analyst, Omdia Cybersecurity

Andrew has been covering, researching, and speaking on topics related to enterprise information technology for approximately 20 years. He supports Omdia's Cybersecurity Operations (SecOps) Intelligence Service research practice, focusing on security operations center (SOCs) technology and trends, with a special focus on the proactive technologies used to avoid breaches such as risk-based vulnerability management (RBVM) and attack surface management (ASM).