Companies are working tirelessly to embed risk mindsets and solutions throughout their technology and business practices. In this session, we’ll apply the academics and research behind a zero trust model to a corporate view of building end to end secure practices.

88% of security breaches have human error at their core, according to research from Stanford University. The human being in the attack chain is seen as an easy, low-hanging no-hack option, to infiltrate a network and carry out a destructive and often financially lucrative cyber-attack.

Increasingly, cybercriminals are turning to the ‘human factor’ to execute their cyber-attack. Therefore, cybersecurity is much more than a technology problem. Attacks focus on finding ways to exploit human behavior to then begin a chain of events that results in stolen credentials and other data, ransomware infection, DDoS attacks, and general IT chaos.

The challenge is to ensure that anyone who interacts with the digital realm understands how cybersecurity works. The problem stems from the ‘plug-and-play’ view of technology, instilled in human behavior as digital technology has evolved over the decades. Cybersecurity behavior is then seen as a ‘blocker’, something that adds an extra burden on the human user. Enter Cyberpsychology! The basis of the discipline is to develop human-oriented systems for a given type of technological area. Cyberpsychology applies to home, work and work from anywhere environments.

So how can security leaders and their teams become empowered and achieve “the human-centered approach to cybersecurity?” A socio-technical approach is crucial. A technical only approach can achieve quite a lot but will not result in seamless cyber-security where humans are part of the systems.

Join this panel discussion to dive into the symbiosis between people and the technology that they use, and how organizations can reduce the number of human errors that lead to cyber-attack success.

Hackers are leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to add an additional layer of sophistication to their attacks, which means organizations need to move beyond the traditional and into the extraordinary when it comes to defending themselves. This includes investing in technologies such as threat detection and response, encryption, and multifactor authentication. But the question is "How can artificial intelligence help cybersecurity strategy today?” AI has the potential to revolutionize cybersecurity by augmenting human capabilities, enhancing threat detection, and enabling proactive defense mechanisms. However, caution is essential while AI is a powerful ally, it should be wielded responsibly and ethically. There is a strong need for ongoing research, collaboration, and human expertise to ensure that AI remains a force for good in the ongoing battle against cyber threats.

In this round table discussion, experts from the field of cybersecurity will come together to explore the transformative impact of AI on the evolving landscape of digital security. Delving into the pivotal role that AI plays in shifting the paradigm from perceiving AI as a threat to harnessing its potential as a powerful ally in safeguarding our digital world.

The modern attack surface is ever-expanding. Organizations are finding it increasingly difficult to keep up with the incredible scale of changes in their IT environment, while the expansion of cloud adoption has enabled businesses to move faster than ever before. However, this also implies that the attack surface is available to attackers and cybercriminals. For global organizations, there is a continuous risk of shadow IT introduction.

Discovering how to adapt to evolving business needs, complex technology landscapes and expanding attack surfaces is extremely important in the current scenario.

The concept of digital transformation has been with us for a decade now, and it has become the driving force behind the IT efforts of most enterprises and always involves multicloud deployments. In fact, 71% of respondents to a recent IBM survey agreed that it is “difficult to realize the full potential of a digital transformation” without a multicloud strategy. At the same time, 41% of the executives do not think their security initiatives have kept up with digital transformation.

One of the primary roadblocks to implementing a strong cloud security posture is the fact that each major public cloud platform uses a different approach and tools for protecting its infrastructure. For example, AWS, Azure and GCP do not handle basic security functions such as identity and access management (IAM), privileged access management and VPNs in the same way. There are nuances that must be considered for security measures to work properly. The professionals who understand these nuances are not easy to find. Is this where the talent crunch meets the budget crunch? There are few organizations that are not suffering from a lack of skilled security personnel, and the competition for talent is intense. Whilst corporations tighten their purse strings and talent is scarce how can cloud providers better collaborate with their customers during this challenging landscape?

Join this roundtable to discuss the following points

• How would you describe the current state of the skills shortage in cloud security? What are the specific challenges organizations face in finding and retaining skilled professionals?
• What are the key skills and expertise required to effectively manage cloud security? Are there any emerging areas or specialized roles that are becoming increasingly critical?
• What role can automation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning play in mitigating the skills shortage? How can these technologies enhance the capabilities of security teams and streamline cloud security operations?
• Looking to the future, what trends and technologies should organizations consider when developing their cloud security strategies? How can they prepare for the evolving threat landscape and the changing skill requirements?
• In the context of the skills shortage, how can organizations effectively balance outsourcing or partnering with third-party providers while maintaining control and ensuring the security of their cloud environments?
• Are there any regulatory or compliance considerations that must be considered when addressing the skills shortage in cloud security? How can organizations meet these requirements effectively?
• During a skills shortage shared responsibility has never been more prevalent, so how can cloud providers support businesses to navigate the complexities of cloud security, foster a proactive and cooperative approach to mitigate risks effectively?

Improved security for business resilience: this GDS Summit puts lights on today’s key challenge for many organisations from the public and private sectors: how to combine benefits from innovation brought by the cloud, and remain accountable towards customers, regulations, end users.
In this session we will explore the concept of digital sovereignty and define actionable strategies to improve protection and resilience in multi-clouds

For decades, the state of cybersecurity has focused on an unwinnable arms race, with each new season rolling out the next 'magic bullet' requiring an expenditure of time, money, and ongoing labor by increasingly taxed teams. The pace of device proliferation, trained labor pool size, and regulatory considerations continues to make cybersecurity a next to impossible battle to win. Simply trying a new tool won't catch teams back up - it's time for an entirely new way to envision the way that we support our people, business, and mission in a way that's both enabling and private. The rise of the Enterprise Browser doesn't simply give highly regulated worldwide organizations a new cybersecurity tool. It reimagines the way that people work. It reimagines how leading edge technologies like OpenAI can be harnessed to help the organization rather than be the next in a line of technologies we say 'no' to. It eliminates the need for wide swaths of expensive tools people hate to use and administer. Sometimes changing one thing changes everything.

In an era of unprecedented technological change, organizations are racing to embrace Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing, and Artificial Intelligence to remain competitive and relevant. However, with innovation comes risk, and navigating this digital frontier requires a strategic approach to security and resilience. During this interactive keynote Omar Khawaja, former CISO, Highmark Health will walk us through how best to navigate risks amid the ever-changing digital frontier. Audience members will have the opportunity to get involved and drive subtopics to this brilliant session.

In the quest for successful digital transformation, it is crucial to establish a strong cybersecurity foundation. CIOs and CTOs often leverage cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) to empower their business solutions. However, these tools bring forth new or heightened cybersecurity and technology risks.
Neglecting cybersecurity in the pursuit of digitalization leaves organizations, employees, and customers vulnerable. Without adequate cybersecurity measures, digital transformation becomes a recipe for disaster. Hence, security leaders must navigate the path forward by determining the most effective approach.

This panel aims to explore the integration of cybersecurity with end-to-end visibility in the context of digital transformation. By addressing the essential need for reliable and resilient cybersecurity, the discussion will delve into strategies for safeguarding organizations, employees, and customers. Participants will gain insights into decision-making processes that prioritize cybersecurity while enabling successful digital transformation initiatives.

AI models like OpenAI ChatGPT has sparked a wave of initiatives spanning multiple industries, all eager to unearth fresh applications and exploit the potential of this technology. The realm of cybersecurity is no exception, with technology providers already rolling out innovative products and features that harness the power of Large Language Models (LLMs).

Security professionals have never had a higher profile, cyber security is top of every board’s agenda, along with pressure to perform, expectations to deliver, relentless attacks and worries about personal liability. What does the landscape for today’s CISO and their teams look like today? Joe Sullivan, former CSO at Facebook (now Meta), Uber, and Cloudflare, and current CEO of UkraineFriends.org will share his journey in navigating uncertain times. How can CISO’s and their teams be prepared for the unexpected? Lessons learned, trust and support will be a key feature of the interview.