Agenda

In the age of digital transformation, data breaches are the modern-day boogeyman, lurking in the shadows of poorly secured databases. This presentation will take you on a thrilling journey through some of the most notorious data breaches in recent history—each a cautionary tale of what can go wrong when security is an afterthought. From ransomware rampages that crippled healthcare systems to massive leaks of sensitive information from unsecured MySQL databases, we’ll explore how these attacks unfolded and the costly consequences that followed.

 But fear not! We’ll also provide you with the ultimate toolkit to exorcise these demons from your systems. Learn practical, battle-tested strategies to secure your MySQL Server, including tips on encryption, access control, and timely patching. By the end of this session, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge to defend your organization’s data from even the most cunning cybercriminals. Don’t let your company’s data be the next ghost story—join us and turn these scary tales into lessons for a secure future!

The principles laid out by Sun Tzu in his Art of War have transcended time and directly apply to the realm of cybersecurity. Join us with your fellow CIOs as we explore Sun Tzu’s teachings and their impact on today’s digital battleground. Through examples and case studies, we delve into how his strategies inform our cybersecurity defense and offense tactics, equipping us with the knowledge to stay one step ahead of cyber adversaries. Prepare to be inspired and enlightened by the wisdom of a military strategist and its contemporary applications in the ever-evolving cyber landscape.

In today’s digital age, cybersecurity risk insurance and AI advancements are reshaping business security strategies. Cybersecurity insurance is crucial for mitigating the financial impacts of cyber threats, while AI offers both enhanced protection and new challenges. This presentation explores the evolving cyber insurance landscape and the transformative role of AI in cybersecurity. By integrating these insights, businesses can better navigate modern cybersecurity complexities. Leveraging cyber insurance and AI innovations, organizations can safeguard their digital assets in an interconnected world.

In this presentation, Ted Dillon, Senior Sales Engineer at Fastly, will discuss some key findings from Fastly’s 2024 Threat Insights Report. This report exposes the latest attack trends and techniques across the web application and API security landscape.

Key findings presented in this session include:

– The most critical application security threats affecting your industry.

– The latest methods used by threat actors.
– How collective intelligence enhances your defense strategies.
– Strategies to improve your AppSec posture.
– Insights into the profile of bot traffic.

With 5.5 trillion requests per month, the findings in this report provide a comprehensive analysis of the latest attack trends and techniques, designed to help security software managers enhance their defenses.

In today’s fast-evolving tech world, distinguishing truth from deception is tough, leaving users as the most vulnerable link. Deception has moved beyond mere trickery to become a sophisticated tactic used to exploit everything from political controversies to urgent charity appeals. Attackers are capitalizing on high-stress situations and leveraging events like the Crowdstrike outages to create convincing traps.This talk will scrutinize how these deceptive tactics play out in real-world scenarios and why they’re more dangerous than ever.