Name: Defending 2025 Through Research
Start: 2025-03-13T05:00:00Z
End: 2025-03-13T05:01:02.000Z
Location: BrightTALK
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The cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly. As cyberthreats grow in complexity, organizations must stay ahead of the curve by anticipating what’s next. So, what’s in store for our industry in the coming year?

Join Steve Piper, CEO of CyberEdge and Editor-in-Chief of Security Buzz, as he recaps the good, the bad, and the ugly cybersecurity events of 2025 and shares his top five cybersecurity predictions for 2026. This webinar provides a forward-looking perspective, equipping attendees with the insights and strategies needed to stay ahead of emerging threats and capitalize on new opportunities.

The Road Ahead: Top Five Cybersecurity Predictions for 2026

New to the security industry? Or thinking about transitioning into an information security role? If so, this webinar is for you. Join Steve Piper, CEO of CyberEdge and Editor-in-Chief of Security Buzz, as he provides a one-hour ‘crash course’ on the entire security industry, including:

- Size and growth of the security industry
- Useful vocabulary terms and buzz words
- Five types of cyberthreat actors 
- Modern cyberthreats and tactics
- Categories of security defenses
- Common security job roles
- Security industry ecosystem

Security Industry 101: What Every Newcomer Needs to Know

The rise of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity is both a blessing and a curse. AI is redefining the cybersecurity battlefield, offering unprecedented advantages for security teams and threat actors.

Join Steve Piper, CEO of CyberEdge and Editor-in-Chief of Security Buzz, as he explores AI’s transformative impact on the IT security industry. On the defense side, AI is revolutionizing threat detection, automating incident response, and predicting vulnerabilities before they’re exploited. However, threat actors are also leveraging AI to enhance phishing attacks, create evasive malware, and orchestrate sophisticated social engineering campaigns. 

This webinar provides a balanced view of AI’s dual role in cybersecurity, showcasing both the opportunities and challenges it presents. Gain insights into how IT security teams can adopt AI to stay ahead, while understanding how adversaries may use it to their advantage. With expert commentary and real-world examples, this session equips attendees with the knowledge to navigate AI’s impact on the evolving threat landscape.

From Shield to Spear: How AI is Reshaping Cyber Defense and Offense

Today’s cyberthreat landscape is marked by sophisticated attacks, including ransomware, deepfakes, and advanced persistent threats. The rise of AI-powered malware, supply chain vulnerabilities, and insider risks compounds challenges. 

Join Steve Piper, CEO of CyberEdge and Editor-in-Chief of Security Buzz, as he explores the cutting-edge advancements driving the evolution of IT security, such as continuous threat exposure management (CTEM), identity threat detection and response (ITDR), passwordless authentication, and more. This session offers practical advice on implementing these innovations to protect your organization against complex and emerging risks. Whether you’re planning for growth or looking to bolster your current defenses, this webinar delivers the insights you need.

The Future is Here: Top IT Security Technologies Shaping 2025

Ransomware attacks have reached unprecedented levels of sophistication, targeting organizations across all industries and sectors. As these threats evolve, so too must the strategies to combat them.

Join Steve Piper, CEO of CyberEdge and Editor-in-Chief of Security Buzz, as he provides a deep dive into strategies that can help organizations effectively navigate the ransomware threat lifecycle. From advanced prevention techniques and risk mitigation to streamlined recovery processes, this session covers every critical aspect of ransomware readiness. Don’t let ransomware catch you off guard—join us to build your defenses, improve your response capabilities, and recover faster when faced with a ransomware event.

Surviving Ransomware: Strategies to Defend, Respond, and Recover

Deepfakes are no longer a distant concern—they’re an active threat to businesses, governments, and individuals. As deepfake technology grows more sophisticated, security teams face mounting challenges in combating its misuse. 

Join Steve Piper, CEO of CyberEdge and Editor-in-Chief of Security Buzz, as he discusses the evolution of deepfakes, methods for their detection, and strategies for mitigating risks. From leveraging AI to enhance defenses to improving security awareness amongst your workforce, attendees will gain actionable guidance to stay ahead of this growing challenge.

The Rise of Deepfakes: How Smart Security Teams Stay Ahead

Legacy vulnerability management approaches often struggle to keep pace with today’s dynamic threat landscape. Maximizing the value of your vulnerability management program requires moving beyond outdated practices to adopt a proactive and risk-based approach. 

Join Steve Piper, CEO of CyberEdge and Editor-in-Chief of Security Buzz, as he shares strategies for transforming legacy vulnerability management systems into efficient, leading-edge cyber exposure programs that prioritize high-risk vulnerabilities, streamline workflows, and reduce attack surfaces. Gain insights into leveraging automation, integrating threat intelligence, and driving measurable improvements in your organization’s security posture.

From Legacy to Leading-Edge: How to Maximize Your Vulnerability Management Investment

CyberEdge’s annual Cyberthreat Defense Report (CDR) has become a staple for assessing organizations’ security postures, for gauging perceptions of IT security professionals, and for ascertaining current and planned investments in IT security infrastructure. It incorporates dozens of insights from 1,200 security professionals from 17 countries and 19 industries. 

Join Steve Piper, CEO of CyberEdge and Editor-in-Chief of Security Buzz, as he reviews key findings from CyberEdge’s 2025 CDR, including:

- The percentage of organizations victimized by cyber attacks 
- The percentage of organizations victimized by ransomware attacks
- The health of IT security budgets
- The hottest security technologies planned for acquisition 
- Adoption of best practices for securing modern networks

Key Insights from CyberEdge’s 2025 Cyberthreat Defense Report

The world is at a critical juncture from cyber security, privacy, and critical technology perspectives. It is characterized by rapidly evolving threats, technological advancements, and geopolitical tensions. These realms are reshaping the landscape at global and national levels, affecting businesses, society, and critical sectors. Increased state sponsored attacks, now leading to kinetic impact and even physical harm, supply chain disruptions, national security ramifications of security attacks, aggrieved privacy pushing for increased obligations and liabilities, and divergent and stringent regulatory and compliance requirements brings cyber security and privacy central to the discourse. Moreover, generative AI bringing new paradigm of security, lurking quantum computing threats might bring a Y2K kind of moment. 5G and IOT are expanding attack surface.
 
Via this session, we intend to deliberate on the some of the pressing concerns Cyber brings to the table and how regulatory landscape is evolving to cater to the highly volatile technology environment.

Presenter: Aditya Bhatia, Principal Consultant, Data Security Council of India

Examining Cyber Implications in the Techade: A Closer Look at the Regulatory Developments in India

Zero Trust Security has moved from a trending buzzword to a cornerstone of modern cybersecurity strategy. But how can organizations move beyond theory to achieve measurable value? 

Join Steve Piper, CEO of CyberEdge and Editor-in-Chief of Security Buzz, as he discusses the key principles of Zero Trust, practical steps to reduce attack surfaces, and methods for improving resilience against emerging threats. He’ll delve into the operationalization of Zero Trust, exploring how organizations can transcend theoretical discussions to achieve meaningful outcomes. Whether you're starting your Zero Trust journey or seeking to refine your existing approach, this session provides actionable insights to elevate your security framework from concept to impactful execution.

Beyond the Buzzword: Achieving Real Value with Zero Trust Security

As cyberthreats continue to escalate worldwide, the need for security experts is at an all-time high. Research shows the cybersecurity workforce needs an influx of more than 4 million professionals to meet global demand. 
  
ISC2 seeks to help close the skills gap with Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) by opening opportunities in the industry to a new pool of professionals. With no experience required, CC certification enables candidates to gain a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles and operations, build confidence in entering their first cybersecurity role and prepare for advanced certifications like the CISSP.

In this 60-minute live virtual session, you’ll learn: 
• If CC is right for you
• What it takes to pass the exam
• Exam preparation resources and tips
• How to maintain your certification and advance your expertise

Plus! Get answers to your CC questions during the Q&A section. 
 
Register now and begin your CC certification journey today! 

Presenters: 
- Sairam Santharam, CCSP, ISC2 Authorized Instructor; Cybersecurity Leader & Executive Coach
- Divya K, CISSP,  CC, Google Women Tech Maker Ambassador

Moderator: Krishnakanth Soni, ISC2 Inside Sales Account

Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) Information Session

The cybersecurity talent crisis poses significant risks to organizations worldwide. It’s leaving businesses vulnerable to escalating threats as they struggle to find qualified professionals to secure their systems. This talent gap hampers incident response, delays security improvements, and increases the risk of breaches. Organizations face higher costs, operational disruptions, and reputational damage as they compete for scarce expertise.

Join Steve Piper, CEO of CyberEdge and Editor-in-Chief of Security Buzz, as he describes how smart IT leaders can respond with effective recruiting, training, and retention strategies. He’ll also highlight creative approaches, such as leveraging untapped talent pools, implementing mentorship programs, and embracing flexible career pathways. Gain practical tools to attract skilled professionals, support team development, and reduce turnover, ensuring your security team remains strong in the face of emerging threats. Don’t miss this opportunity to turn workforce challenges into strategic advantages.

Bridging the Gap: Strategies to Overcome the Cybersecurity Skills Shortage

Join us for a live Q&A where our panel of experts will answer your questions about CISSP before you sit for the exam. We’ll go over certification requirements, the domains, self-study resources, training strategies, career paths and more to help you build confidence so you’re ready on exam day. 

You’ll learn:
• How CISSP builds your end-to-end foundational understanding of cybersecurity
• Why vendor-neutral certification is in demand
• What training tools are available
• And much more

Bring your questions and join us on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. ET

Save your spot now.

CISSP EXAM READY: Ask the Experts Before You Sit

本講演では、メルカリがAI/LLMを活用し、自動化中心設計のプログラムによって、どのようにセキュリティ体制を構築・運用しているのか、その具体的な事例をご紹介します。

急成長を続けるメルカリの事業を支えるために必要なセキュリティ活動と、AI/LLMをどのように活用し自動化を実現しているのかを解説します。

AI/LLMの強み・弱みを踏まえ、導入によるメリット・課題を明らかにするとともに、GRCエンジニアリングの考え方についても触れていきます。

情報資産棚卸の補強、外部ツールのセキュリティ評価、インシデント対応などにおける自動化事例を挙げ、皆様のセキュリティ対策に参考となる具体的な活用事例も紹介します。

日本最大のフリマアプリの事例共有: AI/LLMの活用によるセキュリティ体制管理の強化

While the digitalization critical infrastructure and the adoption of Industry 4.0 bring huge benefits it also generates new risk factors. For years we have fought a losing battle trying to reduce the probability of a breach. This battle has cost millions of dollars and consume a huge amount of time and resource. The use of AI by the attackers has shifted the odds even more which means we need to shift our approach. In this session we will look at how putting more focus on mitigating the impact of an attack can have a bigger improvement in resilience than spending yet more money on prevention. We will look at best practices, real life examples and simple recommendations to improve your resilience.

Presenter: Trevor Dearing, Industry Solutions Director, Illumio
Moderator: Sukhdev Singh, CISSP, CCSP, Member, ISC2 Singapore Chapter

Reducing the Risk Created by the Digitalization of Critical Infrastructure

Embark on a foresight journey into the future of cybersecurity, highlighting key trends and innovations that are set to redefine the digital defense landscape in the year ahead. Discover how advancements in artificial intelligence will revolutionize the way security teams reduce cybersecurity risks and improve their abilities to defend against modern threats. Join Steve Piper, Founder & CEO of CyberEdge (and proud CISSP), as he shares his top five cybersecurity predictions for 2025.

Top Five Cybersecurity Predictions for 2025

Has your organization jumped on the passwordless authentication bandwagon yet? If not, it should. Passwordless authentication embraces possession factors, such as certificates and hardware tokens, and inherence factors, such as fingerprints and face scans, to replace legacy password and single sign-on (SSO) authentication methods. It also strengthens your organization’s security posture while improving the user experience for accessing company applications and data. Join Steve Piper, Founder & CEO of CyberEdge (and proud CISSP), as he reviews modern passwordless authentication technologies and the benefits organizations have achieved by implementing them.

Passwordless Authentication: A New Reality or a Pipe Dream?

The attack surface is not only getting wider, it’s getting deeper, too. The year 2024 saw a vast swath of threats, including old threats that have become relevant again. With the expanded use of LLMs and APIs, we can expect that to continue into 2025 and beyond. 

Join us for a webcast about our Defenders' Guide 2025, which includes practical, hands-on, and highly technical content based on real-life examples we saw at Akamai in 2024. We pulled together multiple specialists to collaborate on a well-rounded guide: real defenders, researchers, data scientists, and threat hunters. 

Topics include:
- Advanced Techniques like Malware metamorphosis 
- VPN abuse and Vulnerabilities 
- Analysis of Cross Site Scripting vulnerabilities 

Register now to get a head start on your defenses for 2025.

Presenter: Reuben Koh, Director, Security Technology and Strategy, APJ, Akamai
Moderator: Angela Wu, CISSP, Member, ISC2 Singapore Chapter

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