Key Topics

Elevating Cybersecurity to a Business Priority
Balancing Operational Security with Business Agility
CISO Metrics: Defining & Measuring Security ROI
Building Cyber-Resilient Cultures Across the Enterprise
Collaboration Across the C-Suite: CIO, CTO, CISO Alignment
The Emergence of “Virtual CISOs” and Shared Security Leadership Models

U.S. Cyber Regulations: SEC Disclosure Rules & Critical Infrastructure Standards
Global Convergence: GDPR, NIS2, and Cross-Border Compliance Challenges
Cybersecurity in M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions): Due Diligence and Regulatory Risk
Managing Vendor & Third-Party Risk in Expanding Supply Chains
The Cost of Non-Compliance: Fines, Reputational Damage, and Recovery
Automation in Compliance Management: AI, GRC Tools, and Continuous Monitoring

Advanced Ransomware Evolution: Double/Triple Extortion Trends
Nation-State Threats and Geopolitical Cyber Warfare
Supply Chain Exploits & Software Integrity Risks
Cloud & Multi-Cloud Security: Visibility and Control Challenges
The Rise of Identity-Based Attacks: MFA Fatigue, Deepfakes, and Session Hijacking
Threat Intelligence Sharing: From Closed Silos to Collaborative Defense Models

Social Engineering 2.0: Phishing, Deepfake Voice/Video & AI-Enhanced Scams
Workforce Awareness: Training Programs that Actually Change Behavior
AI as Defender: Threat Detection, Automated Response, and SOC Optimization
The Risks of AI in the Wrong Hands: Generative AI for Malware & Exploits
Insider Threats: Balancing Trust, Monitoring, and Privacy
Human + Machine Collaboration: Building Hybrid Security Teams

About the Event

The Cybersecurity Leadership Forum 2026 is a global meeting point for CISOs, executives, and security innovators shaping the future of enterprise defense. Taking place in New York City, the Forum highlights how organizations can move beyond reactive security and embed resilience, agility, and trust at the core of their business.

Covering everything from evolving CISO leadership and regulatory pressures to advanced threat defense, the human factor in security, and the growing impact of AI. The Forum delivers practical insights through keynote sessions, expert panels, and peer discussions.

Alongside the program, the exhibition and solutions showcase will feature cutting-edge technologies and services, giving attendees the chance to explore innovations and connect with leading providers driving the next generation of cybersecurity.

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