Wednesday, September 18, 2024

9:05AM-9:35AM

Opening Remarks

Kevin Mandia, Strategic Advisor, Google Cloud

9:35AM-10:10AM

Ransomware: Cyber’s Evolving Cash Cow

The profitability of ransomware continues to drive groups and their affiliates to ramp up operations, and further invest in their businesses. During this session cybercrime experts will discuss the latest ransomware stats and trends, including increasingly aggressive extortion attempts, and how organizations can more effectively prepare for and respond to the threat.

Moderator: Kim Zetter, Cyber & National Security Journalist

Panelists:

Brett Callow, Managing Director, FTI Consulting

Kimberly Goody, Head of Financial Crime Analysis, Mandiant - Google Cloud

Allan “Ransomware Sommelier” Liska, Senior Security Architect and Ransomware Specialist, Recorded Future

10:10AM-10:30AM

Emerging Threats: What You Need to Know Now

In order to be effective decision makers, security leaders must understand the threats they face. A security strategy built without intelligence will never keep up with an adversary that is constantly evolving. In a fireside discussion, John Hultquist, Chief Analyst, Mandiant Intelligence at Google Cloud will explore the latest front line insights and what to do about the most critical threats.

John Hultquist, Chief Analyst, Mandiant Intelligence, Google Cloud

Margi Murphy, Reporter, Bloomberg News

Margi Murphy

Thursday, September 19, 2024

9:00AM-9:25AM

Cybersecurity brought to you by the letter V

Jen Easterly, Director, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

9:25AM-10:00AM

Countering Sophisticated Threats: Insights from the Frontlines

Dive into the trenches with battle-tested business leaders who have led their organizations through high-profile cybersecurity events. This panel offers a unique opportunity to explore the intricacies of managing complex attacks by sophisticated adversaries. Our distinguished speakers will share their hard-earned wisdom, detailing the continuous enhancements they've made to their security protocols to fortify defenses and rebuild customer confidence. Delve into the panelists' strategic security initiatives and learn how they've woven cybersecurity into the fabric of their corporate cultures. Discover their approaches to meeting the expectations of both board members and government regulators, while navigating the myriad challenges encountered along the way. This session promises a comprehensive look at the evolving landscape of cybersecurity leadership, offering practical takeaways for professionals at all levels.

Moderator: Charles Carmakal, Chief Technology Officer, Mandiant Consulting

Panelists:

Chris Hoff, Chief Secure Technology Officer, LastPass

Steven Martin, Chief Information Security Officer, UnitedHealth Group

Kimberly Peretti, Partner, Alston & Bird

10:00AM-10:30AM

How Will We Know When AI Becomes Truly Intelligent?

Generative AI is blowing everyone’s mind, achieving tasks that it was not explicitly programmed to handle. But is it intelligent like humans, or is it just playing impressive statistical games? Could AI reach or exceed our level of intelligence, and how would we know when it gets there? Traditional tests for intelligence (Turing test, Lovelace test, etc) have long been surpassed, so in this talk Dr. Eagleman will propose a novel test of intelligence.

David Eagleman, Neuroscientist, Stanford | Host of PBS's The Brain | Host of Top Science Podcast Inner Cosmos

David Eagleman
Note: This session will only be available to our live audience. It will not be streamed or recorded at the request of the speaker.