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CYBER FUTURE SUMMIT 2025

Celebrating a Decade of Leadership in Cybersecurity

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27th & 28th October, 2025

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George W.Bush Presidential Library, Dallas, Texas

10th Annual

CYBER FUTURE SUMMIT 2025

Celebrating a Decade of cyber resilience

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27th & 28th October, 2025

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George W.Bush Presidential Library, Dallas, Texas

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Cyber Future Summit is a unique event focusing on action towards building a collaborative and trusted global platform for cyber. The Summit is presented by CFF in an interactive and leadership exercise format, where the leaders and futurists from different walks of life will gather not only to share ideas of building a trusted cyber but actually creating definite actionable guidance and frameworks towards Trusted Cyber and take it back to their respective constituencies.




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The detailed agenda for the Cyber Future Summit is in the works. Be sure to check back soon for updates on our exciting lineup of speakers and topics.

Day 1: December 10, 2024

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Session Time Location Topic Speakers
Breakfast 8:00 AM -9:00 AM In Person Buffet
D1.S01 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM Ballroom Welcome and Introduction
  • Valmiki Mukherjee
D1.S02 9:15 AM – 9:45 AM Ballroom Fireside Chat: SEC regulatory and enforcement action and engagement of CISOs
  • Valmiki Mukherjee
  • David Hirsch

D1.S03 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM Ballroom Elevating the CISO Profession: Standards and Accreditations Moderator:

  • Steve Zalewski

Panelists:

  • Tyson Kopczynski
  • Stephen Dufour
  • Heather Hinton
D1.S04 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Ballroom Leading the future of Cybersecurity Industry: The Professional Association of CISOs Moderator:

  • Alain Espinosa

Panelists:

  • Amit Basu
  • Ross Young
  • Steve Zalewski
D1.S05 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM Ballroom Safeguarding the CISO: Addressing Personal Liabilities and Asset Protection Moderator:

  • Heather Hinton

Panelists:

  • John Averill
  • Andy Lunsford
  • Kevin Dorse
  • Renee Guttmann
D1.B02 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Arena Lunch
D1.S06 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Ballroom CISA’s Role in National Cybersecurity Defense
  • Shawn Graff
D1.S07 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Ballroom Securing Critical Infrastructure: Cybersecurity in Energy and Public Utilities

  • Scott Sage
  • Sandy Simon
  • Betsy Jones
  • Madison Horn
D1.S08 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM Ballroom Protecting the Ecosystem from Concept to Care
  • Valmiki Mukherjee
  • Phill Englert
  • David Guffrey
  • Georgianna Shea
D1.B03 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Ballroom Afternoon Break
D1.S10 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM Ballroom Secure AI for the Future: CFF RSAIF Framework
  • Valmiki Mukherjee
  • Karl Mattson
  • Kallol Bhattacharya
  • Anupam Gupta
D1.S11 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM Ballroom Enhancing Cyber Resilience through Information Sharing
  • Michael Hudson
  • J Michael Daniel
  • Usman Choudhary
D1.S13 5:00 PM – 5:15 PM Ballroom Conclusion and Takeaways
  • Valmiki Mukherjee
D1.S14 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM Ballroom
D1.B04 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM Foyer Speakers Dinner

 

Day 2: December 11, 2024

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Session Time Location Topic Speakers
Breakfast 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM In Person Buffet
D2.S01 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM Ballroom Welcome & Kick-off
  • Valmiki Mukherjee
D2.S02 9:45 AM – 10:35 AM Ballroom The Geopolitical Landscape and the Need for Cross Sector Collaboration in Cyber Defense – a Not for Profit Perspective
  • Katherine Thompson
  • Valmiki Mukherjee
  • Betsy Soehren Jones
  • Georgianna Shea
D2.S03 10:25 AM – 11:00 AM Ballroom Resources for Cyber Workforce Development Moderator:

  • Leah McLean

Panelists:

  • Georgianna Shea
  • Dr. Sari McCoy
  • Gordon Pelosse
D2.S04 11:10 AM – 11:55 AM Ballroom Strengthening National Security in the Cyber age
  • Valmiki Mukherjee
  • Harry Raduege
  • Chad D.Raduege
D2.B02 11:55 AM – 12:55 PM Arena Lunch
D2.S05 12:55 PM – 1:35 PM Ballroom Executive Statement National Security and Cyber Defense
  • Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Dale W. Meyerrose
D2.S06 1:35 PM – 2:20 PM Ballroom The Age of AI and Misinformation: Challenges and Preparation
  • Kuppusami Natesan
D2.S07 2:20 PM – 3:05 PM Ballroom Cyber Trends in Colorado
  • Dave Tabor
  • Joseph Cheung
  • Dan Pietragallo
  • Dr. Shawn P. Murray
D2.S08 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Ballroom Wrap Up
  • Valmiki Mukherjee

2023 Summit

Day 1: September 18, 2023

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#101

Welcome and Introduction to the 8th Annual Cyber Future Summit

Valmiki Mukherjee
#102

Welcome to Ottawa – Canada’s Cybersecurity Capital

Rob Davidson, Mark Tse
#103

Unraveling the Cyber Threat Landscape in the Healthcare Industry

Valmiki Mukherjee (Moderator); Errol Weiss, Paul Connelly
#104

Effective Stewardship of Cybersecurity Risk and Avenues for Improvement in Maritime infrastructure

Mike Wilkes (Moderator); Greg Enriquez, Renee Guttman
#105

Maritime Cyber Security and the Canadian Coast Guard: Progress through Partnership

Tanya Alvaro.
#106 Cyber security Workforce: Global Brainstorm to Overcome Talent Shortages, Bridge Confidence Gaps, Innovate Pipeline Strategies Gordon Pelosse (Moderator); Sheena Bolton, Ron Culler, Joel Rasmus
Lunch on
#112

International Partnerships to Secure Cyber-Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine and Global Silent Cyber Conflicts

Tom Callahan (Moderator); Kirill Goncharuk, Chris Holden, Joel Rasmus
#113

Insights from the CFF Cyber Board Book:
Cybersecurity and Board Engagement Models

Valmiki Mukherjee (Moderator); Avani Desai, Danil Kerimi, Mark Orsi
#114

Innovation Ecosystem:
Accelerating Innovation in Medical Devices

Phil Englert (Moderator); David Guffrey, Dmitry Raidman
Afternoon Break
#116

Safeguarding Energy Infrastructure: Fortifying Energy Sources and Public Utilities

Valmiki Mukherjee (Moderator); Caroline Cameron, Tom Miller
#117

The Modern CISO: How to Thrive and Not Just Survive the Demanding Role

Valmiki Mukherjee (Moderator); George Al-Koura, Rex Booth
#118

Global Cyber Resilience: Strategic Intelligence from the Insurance Industry

Valmiki Mukherjee, Bryan Hurd
#119

Monday Wrap-Up / Tuesday Preview

Valmiki Mukherjee, Katherine Thompson
Networking Reception

Day 2: September 19, 2023

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#221 Day 2 Kick-Off Valmiki Mukherjee
#222

Executive Presentation:
Defending the Critical Infrastructure through the Lens of a Ukrainian CIO

Kirill Goncharuk
#223

Cyber Talent: Where We Are and Where We Need To Be

Katherine Thompson (Moderator); Ron Culler, Jeannette Jarvis, Whit Goodwin
Morning Break
#224 Automotive Security: The Crucial Need to Accelerate Investment Katherine Thompson (Moderator); Faye Francy, Divyanshu Kamboj, Cris Sinnott
#225

Responsible, Secure AI Framework Development: What Does Good AI Look Like?

Valmiki Mukherjee (Moderator); Pamela Gupta, Maryam Haghighi, Somaieh Nikpoor, Errol Weiss
Luncheon
#232

Supporting Cyber Security of Smaller Nations with Increasing Attacks on Critical infrastructure

Maggie McDonough (Moderator); Tom Callahan, Jeannette Jarvis, Steph Shample
#233

Industry Support for Securing Humanitarian Efforts During Challenging Economic/Geopolitical Times

Tom Callahan (Moderator); Danil Kerimi, Maggie McDonough
Afternoon Break
#235

Curbing Cyber Crime via Law Enforcement and Private Sector Collaboration

Don Codling (Moderator); Brian Abellera, J.D. Bradley, Sima Ghafghaichi, Dawn Morris-Little, Shan Smith
#236 Closing Keynote Valmiki Mukherjee
Networking Reception

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2022 Summit

Day 1: October 26, 2022

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Registration Registration
Session 1 Welcome to Cyber Future Summit 2022
  • Valmiki Mukherjee
Session 2 Port San Antonio – Open for Innovation!
  • Jim Perschbach
Session 3 Securing Digital Innovation in Manufacturing
  • Paris Stringfellow
  • Alan Snyder
  • Eric Lankford
  • Shane Stailey
Session 4 Healthcare and Medical Hour
  • Heather Hanson
  • Jeff Fair
  • Andrew Evans
  • Bobby Randall
  • Tam Do
  • Chris DuPont
Session 5 Securing next gen applications –
A community Approach
  • Val Mukherjee,
  • Raj Patil
Break @ Foyer
Session 6 Emerging Technology Hour
  • Tom Patterson
  • Dr. Jonathan Selby
  • Dr. Roberto Sandoval
  • Danil Kerimi
Session 7 National Security Hour
  • Greg White
  • Ryan Vaughn
  • Lauryn Hernandez
  • Richard Rodriguez
Session 8 Cyber Policy in a dynamic geopolitical environment
and the Public Private Partnerships
  • Dr. Scott Shackleford
  • Rob Dennis
  • Collin Russell
  • Diana Burley
Session 9 Day 1 Takeaways & Conclusion
  • Val Mukherjee
Session 10 Innovation Showcase Experience
  • Val Mukherjee

Day 2: October 27, 2022

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Registration Registration
Session 0 Day 2 Kick off
Session 1 Updates from Ukraine Leaders
Session 2 Deciphering the workforce conundrum
  • Val Mukherjee
  • COL. Candice Frost
Session 3 Securing Defense Innovation
  • Mike Clark
  • Ron Fodor
Session 4 Small business Cybersecurity
  • Valmiki Mukherjee
  • Karen Evans
  • Jeff Fair
  • Corey White
Session 5 Lone Star State of Cyber
  • Valmiki Mukherjee
  • Tony Sauerhoff
Session 6 A Primer for Vendors and Buyers: Business Decisions

and Third Party Risk Management

  • Valmiki Mukherjee
  • John Dickson
Lunch @ Foyer
Session 7 Executive Keynote
  • Joost de Vries
Session 8 Essential Cybersecurity Program Considerations

for Board and C-Suite

  • Lalit Ahluwalia
  • Julie Snyder
  • Richard Rushing
  • Stephen Singh
Session 9 CMMC: The Journey Continues
  • Stuart Itkin
  • Regan Edens
  • Matthew Travis
Session 10 Building a cyber resilient business
  • Dave Willox
  • Kevin Halland
  • Karl Mattson
  • Andy Wells
Session 11 Critical Infrastructure Security
– From Policy to action
  • Denise Anderson
  • Mike Saylor
  • Brian Zsady
  • J Foster Davis
Break @ Foyer
Session 12 Emerging Technology
  • Scott Deluke
  • Randy Stroud
  • Allan Alford
Session 13 Privacy and Consumer Data Protection
  • Scott Schindler
  • Brian Stone
  • Jaimin Shah
  • Mickey Disabato
Session 14 Office of the National Cyber Director
– Cyber Workforce
and Education Imperatives
  • Paul J. Tortora
Session 15 US DoL Cybersecurity Apprentice Program
the Progress in 2 Years
  • Katie Adams
Session 16 Cybersecurity education continuum

– building a long term pipeline

  • Dr. Ram Dantur
  • Dr. Carrie Turner-Grey
  • Dr. Tina Moore
  • Kelly Griffin
Session 17 Day 2 Conclusion
  • Valmiki Mukherjee

Day 3: October 28, 2022

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Registration Registration
Session 0 Day 3 Kick off
  • Valmiki Mukherjee
Session 1 Securing Ukraine telecom infrastructure
  • Val Mukherjee
  • Kirill Goncharuk
Session 2 Driving cyber talent forward with Dan Vigdor
  • Val Mukherjee
  • Dan Vigdor
Session 3 San Antonio – Cyber City – Mayor’s Remarks*
  • Mayor Ron Nirenberg
Session 4 Next Generation of Cyber talent
  • Katherine Gronberg
  • Dan Vigdor
  • Eman El-Sheikh
Session 5 Cybersecurity early education, Ethics, and Best Practices
  • Ben Halpert
  • Lauren E. Provost
  • Sandra Leiterman
  • Chris Lannin
  • Karen O’Reilly-Smith
Lunch @ Foyer
Session 6 Resources and Models for Cyberworkforce development
  • Joe Sanchez
  • Dr. Sean Maika
  • Bobby Blount
  • Frank Hall
  • Julian Peña
Session 7 C-Suite and Board Engagement for Cyber Resilience
  • Tim Brown
Session 8 Securing Innovation in Aerospace Tech
  • Bianca Rhodes
Session 9 Cyber Apprenticeship Program with DoL (Remarks)
  • Cierra Mitchelle
Break @ Foyer
Session 10 The Crypto Debate – Concerns v. Opportunities
  • Bob Seeman
  • Peter Vogel
Session 11 Cyber security Emerging Tech Debate
  • Scott Schindler
  • Leah McLean
  • Dave Willox
  • Michael Turner
Session 12 Cyber security Talent v. Automation
  • Scott Schindler
  • Victor Murray
  • J Foster Davis
  • Lalit Ahluwalia
Session 13 Kaleb Worku’s impressive journey as student in cyber security
  • Valmiki Mukherjee
  • Kaleb Worku
Session 14 Cyber Insurance in a dynamic threat environment
  • Valmiki Mukherjee
  • John Averill
  • Ken Labelle
  • John Lundgren
Session 15 Conclusion of Summit
  • Valmiki Mukherjee

2021 Summit

Day 1: October 20, 2021

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Registration Registration
Session 1 Introduction and welcome remarks
  • Valmiki Mukherjee
  • Brandon Wales
Session 2 Critical Infrastructure Security

  • Addressing Cybercrime: Securing the
    Cyberspace beyond boundaries – through
    USG/DHS Lens
  • Dave Marwell
  • PJ Lechleitner
  • David Smith
  • Tom Patterson
Session 3 Critical Infrastructure Security

  • Securing our critical energy infrastructure across
    energy sources and resources
  • Valmiki Mukherjee
  • Brian Levine
  • Stephen Singh
  • Scott Algeier
  • Tobias Whitney
Break @ Foyer
Session 4 Supply Chain Security

  • Informed and Risk Aware Supply Chain
    Security Program
  • Dave Willox
  • Tom Miller
  • Brian Szady
  • Alan Snyder
Session 5 Application and Product Security

  • Assessing, Disclosing and Uncovering
    Vulnerabilities
  • John Dickson
  • Ben Halpert
  • Matt Klein
Session 6 Cybersecurity Strategy

  • Rebooting the Oversight of Technology Risk
  • Peter Deans
  • Andrea Bonime-Blanc
  • Charlotte Middleton
  • Jason Millett
Session 7 Capacity Building

  • DOL Apprenticeship Program
  • Leah McLean
  • Michael Qualter
  • Mukta Pandit
  • Katie Adams
Session 8 Day 1 Conclusion
  • Valmiki Mukherjee

Day 2: October 21, 2021
Day 3: October 22, 2021
2020 Summit

Day 1

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Theme Speaker Session Video
Introduction and welcome remarks
  • Valmiki Mukherjee
  • Harold Collum
  • Dave Marwell
  • Andrea Bonime-Blanc
  • Dr. Diana Burley
Israel Cyber Hour
  • Josh Cohen
  • Yaniv Harel
  • Yoav Tzruya
  • Lior Frenkel
  • Professor Yuval Elovici
Cyber Capacity and Talent Development
  • Valmiki Mukherjee
  • Tom Patterson
  • Siobhan Gorman
  • Mukta Pandit
  • Chandana Mahadswaraswamy
United Kingdom Cyber Hour
  • Valmiki Mukherjee
  • Dr. Ian Levy
  • David Ferbrache
  • Patrick B
  • Karen Baker
  • Robert Coles
Small Business Cybersecurity
  • Sathish Goplaswamy
  • Kiersten Todt
  • Mike Saylor
Defeating Ransomware Attacks in the Public Sector
  • Leah McLean
  • Michael South
  • Ritesh Agrawal
  • Chase Cunningham
  • Dan Ward
  • Stan Golubchik
Cloud Security and its relation to Critical Infrastructure Security
  • Vishwas Manral
  • Greg Garcia
  • Michael Iorga
  • Joe Sullivan
  • Steven Johnson
  • Beverly Scott
Australia Cyber Hour
  • Peter Deans

Day 2

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India National Cyber Hour
  • Valmiki Mukherjee
  • Durga Prasad Dube
  • Burgess Cooper
  • Dr. Sanjay Bahl
  • Nagaraj Deevi
Cyber Peace and Warfare
  • Dr. Scott Shackelford
  • Farah Pandith
  • Rod Beckstrom
  • Chris Painter
  • Steve Waugh
Cyber Law, Due Process, Arbitration and Mediation
  • Bob Seeman
  • Robert Carolina
  • Alex Urbelis
  • Peter Vogel
  • Peter Vogel
  • Linda Klein
Critical Infrastructure Security
  • Norma Krayem
  • Ed Dolanski
  • Gregory Crabb
  • Allan Friedman
  • Siobhan MacDermott
Cyber Capacity and Talent – For K-12 Systems
  • Eric Lankford
  • Chelsea J. Smethurst
  • J. Eduardo Campos
  • MJ Vaidya
Canada Cyber Hour: Building out Canada’s Innovation Ecosystem
  • Katherine Thompson
  • Alex Manea
  • Dr. Victoria Lemieux
  • Alexandre Lagarde
  • Valarie Findlay
  • Jamie Whynacht
Recovering from Economic Crisis through Cyber
  • Katherine Thompson
  • Andre Pianeer
  • Jim Pershbach
  • Danielle Goldfarb
  • Ed Dolansky
Emerging Tech/InnovationX Entrepreneurship
  • David Willox
  • Danil Kerimi
  • Jeff Davis
  • David Wiener
Higher Cybersecurity
  • George Finney
  • Rob Belk
  • Lanita Collette
  • Andrew Kordy

Day 3

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Theme Speaker Session Video
Cyber Resiliency and the Role of Organizational Leaders in
Supporting a Resilient Business
  • Hans-Wilhelm Dunn
  • Nagaraj Deevi
  • Magda Chelly
  • David cass
  • Valmiki Mukherjee
Emerging Tech/InnovationX Entrepreneurship
  • David Willox
  • Saket Modi
  • Stefano Zanero
  • Julius Smith
Third Party Risk Management and Supply Chain Security
  • Val Mukherjee
  • Andrea Bonime-Blanc
  • Dr. Maya Bundt
  • Ariel Evans
  • Denise Anderson
Cyber Capacity and Talent – For K-12 Systems
  • Valmiki Mukherjee
  • Andrea Bonime-Blanc

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Welcome and Introduction to the 8th Annual Cyber Future Summit

Cyber Future Foundation leadership will kick off the 8th Annual Cyber Future Summit, welcoming the contributors and attendees to join the CFF community in building trusted cyber space with leaders, members, partners, and stakeholders.

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Welcome to Ottawa - Canada's Cybersecurity Capital
The cybersecurity sector in the Ottawa National Capital Territory Region and Gatineau collectively has over 100 companies contributing to cyber expertise, technology, and intelligence to the robust ecosystem, supplying the world with impactful cyber solutions. The Ottawa-Gatineau region has some of the world's most collaborative ecosystems with innovation, research, and industrial usage at the core. This session will shed light on the Ottawa-Gatinaeu region's public-private ecosystem, welcoming the Cyber Future Community to leverage the region's resources towards building a trusted future in cyber space.

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Unraveling the Cyber Threat Landscape in the Healthcare Industry
This session, led by the CISO of H-ISAC, provides a comprehensive overview of the cyber risks to the healthcare industry covering nation state, cyber crime, and other cyber threats to healthcare organizations. Attendees will learn about the top cyber threats facing the healthcare sector and will receive a copy of the Health-ISAC Annual Cyber Threat Landscape Report.

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Executive Presentation: Defending the Critical Infrastructure through the Lens of a Ukrainian CIO

The ongoing war in Ukraine has seen a significant increase in cyberattacks against critical infrastructure. In this session, Ukrtelecom CIO Kirill Goncharuk will share his insights on how he has safeguarded and secured his company and its users from these attacks. He will discuss the specific steps he took to improve the company's cybersecurity posture, as well as the lessons he learned that can be applied to other organizations. This session is essential for anyone responsible for the security of critical infrastructure. It will provide you with valuable insights on how to protect your organization from cyberattacks, even in the most challenging of circumstances.

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Cyber Talent: Where We Are and Where We Need To Be
In 2022, Cyber Future Foundation held Cyber Talent Week, a 5-day hybrid event with over 40 hours of content looking at workforce development from a variety of vantage points including recruitment practices, barriers to entry, finding your first job in cyber and diversity, equity and inclusion. Key findings and recommendations::
#1, Foster a broad, diverse cyber security community;
#2, Establish a best-in-class approach to talent recognition and recruitment;
#3, Foster the development of necessary knowledge and skills;
#4, Develop diverse and attainable career paths for our industry;
#5, Embrace and support government initiatives and programs.
In this session our panelists will tackle where we are and what needs to be done to reach the above.

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Supporting Cyber Security of Smaller Nations with Increasing Attacks on Critical infrastructure

As the world becomes more interconnected and reliant on digital systems, the vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure to cyber threats have grown substantially. Smaller nations, while playing essential roles in the global landscape, often face unique challenges in defending their critical assets against cyberattacks. This session brings together leading experts, thinkers, and practitioners in the field of cybersecurity to explore the multifaceted dimensions of this issue. From understanding the evolving threat landscape to exploring collaborative strategies, the discussion aims to uncover insights that can bolster the resilience of smaller nations' cyber defenses.

The session will encompass strategies for collaboration between AI researchers, developers, policymakers, and stakeholders to establish a holistic framework that advances AI while safeguarding societal values. Panelists will draw upon real-world examples and experiences to provide practical insights, offering attendees actionable guidance.

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Effective Stewardship of Cybersecurity Risk and Avenues for Improvement in Maritime Infrastructure

Critical infrastructure is being targeted by threats that can disable our economy by disrupting the normal operations of business, transportation, communications, and government. Threat actors include not only organized crime and nation states but also bored teenagers who are finding novel ways to wreak havoc with billion dollar companies just because they can. We are seeing a democratization of crime that extends powerful tools and capabilities once reserved for well-funded and coordinated cyber attacks. Hybrid cyber-kinetic warfare has begun to emerge in the theater of operations worldwide and will not recede anytime soon. This panel speaks to the role of responsible governance by board directors to lend their guidance to the effective stewardship of cybersecurity risk. Examples from the maritime sector will be used but which are applicable to all industries and sectors.

The session will encompass strategies for collaboration between AI researchers, developers, policymakers, and stakeholders to establish a holistic framework that advances AI while safeguarding societal values. Panelists will draw upon real-world examples and experiences to provide practical insights, offering attendees actionable guidance.

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Unraveling the Cyber Threat Landscape in the Healthcare Industry
This session, led by the CISO of H-ISAC, provides a comprehensive overview of the cyber risks to the healthcare industry covering nation state, cyber crime, and other cyber threats to healthcare organizations. Attendees will learn about the top cyber threats facing the healthcare sector and will receive a copy of the Health-ISAC Annual Cyber Threat Landscape Report.

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Responsible, Secure AI Framework Development: What Does Good AI Look Like?

This session promises to be a cornerstone in the ethical and technological evolution of AI. Distinguished speakers will delve into the critical aspects of creating AI frameworks that not only drive innovation but also uphold principles of responsibility and security.The panel will explore the ethical considerations that AI developers need to address, ensuring AI systems are free from biases, uphold transparency, and respect user privacy. Security will take center stage as well, with discussions on robust measures to fortify AI applications against potential vulnerabilities and cyber threats.

Included: strategies for collaboration between AI researchers, developers, policymakers, and stakeholders to establish a holistic framework that advances AI while safeguarding societal values. Panelists will draw upon real-world examples and experiences to provide practical insights, offering attendees actionable guidance.

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Curbing Cyber Crime via Law Enforcement and Private Sector Collaboration

The imperative of law enforcement and private sector collaboration to combat cybercrime underscores a critical need in our digitally interconnected world. Cyber threats continue to evolve in complexity, targeting individuals, organizations, and even national security. This session will shed light on the essential partnership between law enforcement agencies and the private sector in countering these threats effectively. Panelists will delve into the challenges and opportunities that arise from this collaboration. They will explore how sharing intelligence, expertise, and resources between these two sectors can enhance cybercrime detection, prevention, and response. Also discussed: the evolving nature of cyber threats and how a joint approach can foster innovation in developing resilient security measures.

From practical case studies to insights from cybersecurity experts and law enforcement professionals, the session provides a comprehensive understanding of the tangible benefits that stem from this collaboration. Attendees will gain a deeper appreciation for the role each sector plays and how their combined efforts can create a more secure digital landscape.

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Industry Support for Securing Humanitarian Efforts During Challenging Economic/Geopolitical Times
In times of economic and geopolitical turmoil, ensuring the safety and success of humanitarian efforts becomes even more paramount. This session explores the pivotal role that industries can play in supporting and securing these vital initiatives amidst challenging circumstances.

As global challenges mount, from natural disasters to political upheavals, the ability to deliver aid effectively often relies on the collaboration between humanitarian organizations and the private sector. This session will set the stage for a thoughtful discourse on how industries can contribute resources, expertise, and technology to fortify humanitarian endeavors.

Distinguished panelists will share insights on strategies to navigate obstacles, harness innovation, and foster sustainable partnerships. They will examine how industry collaboration can bolster supply chains, enhance data security, and facilitate efficient resource allocation. By discussing real-world examples and lessons learned, the discussion will highlight the tangible impact of these collaborations in safeguarding and amplifying the reach of humanitarian initiatives.

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Maritime Cyber Security and the Canadian Coast Guard: Progress through Partnership

Maritime cybersecurity is a critical aspect of modern maritime operations, including those of the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). Protecting Canada's vast coastline and maritime interests from cyber threats is essential for national security, environmental protection, and the safety of mariners. Progress in maritime cybersecurity within the Canadian Coast Guard often involves collaboration and partnership with various stakeholders.

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International Partnerships to Secure Cyber-Critical Infrastructure in Ukraine and Global Silent Cyber Conflicts
A special session on Cyber Future Foundation Project Indigo and the Cyber Defense Assistance Collaborative (CDAC) for Ukraine, bringing the communities together to support humanitarian effort, non-profit organizational operations, and critical infrastructure operations in Ukraine as well as increasing cyber conflicts in other parts of the world.

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Insights from the CFF Cyber Board Book: Cybersecurity and Board Engagement Models

This session delves into a crucial topic that stems from the invaluable insights gathered through the CFF Cyber Board Book Project - the imperative of robust cybersecurity leader engagement with the board. In today's increasingly digital landscape, where cyber threats pose significant risks to organizations, the collaboration between cybersecurity leaders and the board is pivotal. This engagement facilitates informed decision-making, aligns business objectives with security strategies, and ensures adequate resource allocation to mitigate cyber risks effectively. Lessons learned from the CFF Cyber Board Book Project will emphasize the symbiotic relationship between cybersecurity leadership and board stewardship in safeguarding our digital future.

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Innovation Ecosystem: Accelerating Innovation in Medical Devices
This panel brings together insights from medical device security experts. The discussion covers primary issues and challenges with medical device security and practical solutions, providing actionable insights into not only issues but also the work CFF's Healthcare CoE is set to do with support from a range of stakeholders.

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Safeguarding Energy Infrastructure: Fortifying Energy Sources and Public Utilities

In an increasingly interconnected world, the protection of energy and utilities infrastructure is paramount to ensure the uninterrupted functioning of essential services. This session delves into the intricate realm of securing the energy, oil & gas, and public utilities sectors. As the backbone of modern society, these sectors are integral to economic prosperity and societal well-being, making them prime targets for cyber threats. Hear leading experts, industry veterans, and policymakers discuss the evolving challenges and innovative solutions in safeguarding these crucial domains. We will discuss: Emerging Threat Landscape, Vulnerability Assessment, Resilience and Recovery Strategies, Public-Private Collaboration, and Innovations in Technology.

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The Modern CISO: How to Thrive and Not Just Survive the Demanding Role
The evolving landscape of cybersecurity demands a multifaceted leader who not only safeguards digital assets but also operates as a strategic business leader, operations expert, risk manager, and chief cybersecurity awareness advocate. This session will shed light on the dynamic role of the Modern CISO, a role that is both exciting and intricate. Drawing on the collective experiences of seasoned CISOs, wie'llnavigate the complexities of the Modern CISO's responsibilities. From aligning cybersecurity strategies with overarching business goals to effectively managing operational challenges, mitigating risks, and championing cybersecurity awareness across the organization, this session aims to provide actionable insights. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to excel in this diverse role and contribute effectively to their organization's cybersecurity posture.

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Global Cyber Resilience: Strategic Intelligence from the Insurance Industry

A strategic intelligence channel often under-appreciated by executives around the world - ultimately codified into safety and security standards, national laws, and other frameworks - is often the result of the insurance industry involvement. From the late 1800s and the era of the steam engines that powered many cities, through mid-century regulations for automobile safety (seatbelts, airbags, and even autonomous vehicles), and the evolution of home protections (smoke/radon/carbon monoxide detectors), this still persists into the age of cyber. It is insurance analysis of the root causes of events, incidents, and breaches that leads to more rigorous underwriters qualification questions and ultimately results in updates and changes to regulatory and legal requirements. This leveraging of big data by insurance companies is a system that has proven successful in every industry and in every century. This session will explore the insights from the insurance process to help reduce the economic impact of cyber events that can be applied today to individual organizations/companies, whole industries, and entire nations in getting programs into place that allow all levels of society to be more proactive in security.

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The Modern CISO: How to Thrive and Not Just Survive the Demanding Role
The evolving landscape of cybersecurity demands a multifaceted leader who not only safeguards digital assets but also operates as a strategic business leader, operations expert, risk manager, and chief cybersecurity awareness advocate. This session will shed light on the dynamic role of the Modern CISO, a role that is both exciting and intricate. Drawing on the collective experiences of seasoned CISOs, wie'llnavigate the complexities of the Modern CISO's responsibilities. From aligning cybersecurity strategies with overarching business goals to effectively managing operational challenges, mitigating risks, and championing cybersecurity awareness across the organization, this session aims to provide actionable insights. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to excel in this diverse role and contribute effectively to their organization's cybersecurity posture.

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