SecureWorld

We’re pleased to announce the Spring 2026 lineup of SecureWorld conferences, bringing together cybersecurity leaders, practitioners, and solution providers through a mix of 11 in-person and virtual events. Each SecureWorld event is built with input from local CISOs and industry experts—delivering relevant insights, practical strategies, and real conversations you can’t get anywhere else. Whether you’re strengthening your skills, growing your network, or staying ahead of emerging threats, SecureWorld is where learning meets community. ✨ Learn from trusted voices ✨ Earn 6-18 CPE credits ✨ Connect face-to-face (or screen-to-screen) with peers who get it ✨ Leave informed, inspired, and better equipped Join us in building stronger security communities together! See the Events page and register here: hubs.li/Q03-DN2y0

As AI adoption accelerates, security leaders are being asked to manage risk without slowing innovation. Rick Doten shares insights on the growing disconnect between what CISOs measure and what business leadership actually wants to know: Is AI delivering value? hubs.li/Q04gl_2b0

Phishing and vishing can turn your strongest defenses into an open gate. Join Matt Peterson, CIO of the largest arthritis healthcare practice in the U.S., at SecureWorld Phoenix as he walks through a real incident: attacks, lawsuits, comms, regulators, and patient notifications. Register today: hubs.li/Q04g9m5h0

SecureWorld Chicago is almost here! Join Bruce Coffing, Joe Mariscal, Troy Stairwalt, and Lynn Dohm for a different kind of leadership conversation—one that puts mental resilience at the center. Hear real “red line” moments, the impact of imposter syndrome in an AI-driven world, and practical strategies to set boundaries and sustain high-stakes leadership. How are you protecting your own resilience this year? Register today: hubs.li/Q04g9g7M0

Kansas City, are you ready for SecureWorld tomorrow? Join CISO Zachary Lewis for a candid lunch keynote walking through a real LockBit ransomware incident—from first alert to recovery. No theory, just decisions under pressure and lessons learned. How are you preparing your organization for that first critical hour of an attack? Register here today: hubs.li/Q04g8Wj00

Agent Observability Shouldn't Just Be About Vulnerabilities hubs.li/Q04gdvJ10

In the landscape of modern warfare, the front line is no longer a geographical border; it is the programmable logic controller (PLC) in a water plant, the imaging server in a hospital, and the automated switch in an energy grid. hubs.li/Q04g9LZf0

The criminal extortion group ShinyHunters has struck Instructure a second time in less than a year, claiming to have stolen records tied to 275 million users across nearly 9,000 schools worldwide. hubs.li/Q04g9TPH0

Greater KC security pros, don't miss SecureWorld Kansas City THIS Wednesday, May 13th! Here are just a few of the exciting presentations on tap. See the full conference agenda and register now to attend! hubs.li/Q04g9BJm0

The Shield and the Spear: Navigating CISA's 'CI Fortify' Initiative hubs.ly/Q04g6dSl0

Green dashboards, real breaches. Join Lester Godsey at SecureWorld Phoenix next week to unpack why traditional, centralized GRC can hide true exposure—and how federated cyber risk management drives clearer visibility and local accountability. How close is your current risk picture to what is actually happening in your environment? Register today! hubs.li/Q04f-H2d0

Join Rebekah Skeete at SecureWorld South Florida next week for a session on AI, human resilience, and the future of trust. Explore how telemetry and AI can amplify—not replace—human judgment and reframe users as empowered guardians in hostile digital spaces. See the full agenda and register today: hubs.li/Q04f-zSJ0

Risk management can be more than a checkbox—it can be a real business differentiator. Join Lori Kevin at SecureWorld Chicago next week to explore how to embed risk into strategy, operations, and the SDLC while aligning with SOC 2 and HIPAA. See the full agenda and register here: hubs.li/Q04f-s8S0

AI is already in your organization—whether you approved it or not. At SecureWorld Kansas City this week, join Rodney Beard to unpack Shadow AI, why DLP and acceptable use policies are not enough, and how real-world use cases create unseen data, regulatory, and IP risk. You’ll walk away with a six-step governance approach to enable safe, sanctioned AI. There is still time to register. Secure your spot today! hubs.li/Q04fZZ_k0

A new survey commissioned by Tosi, an OT security monitoring vendor, released following Operation Epic Fury reveals that U.S. oil and gas operators may be dangerously overestimating their ability to detect cyberattacks against operational technology (OT) systems—and security experts say the problem runs deeper than monitoring tools can fix. hubs.li/Q04f-R8b0

The U.S. government has quietly secured something the AI industry has resisted for years: a seat at the table before models ship. hubs.li/Q04f-wG40

ShinyHunters Hits Canvas Again: 275M Records at Risk Across 9K Schools hubs.li/Q04f_dxR0

At SecureWorld Chicago on May 20, join Dr. Fred Kwong, Ricardo Lafosse, and Arpi Long for an opening keynote that puts cybersecurity’s toughest trade-offs front and center. In a fast-paced, unscripted format, these leaders will defend their choices on the “least bad” path forward. Register today! hubs.li/Q04f-BQm0

Kansas City, are you ready? SecureWorld is next week, and Randy Raw is leading a powerful session on the human side of cyber risk. When your work is mission-critical, how do you stay resilient under constant pressure, burnout, and emotional fatigue—without compromising decisions? Join us to explore why personal resilience is now a strategic leadership skill. See the full agenda and register here today: hubs.li/Q04fZ6Qz0

SecureWorld Phoenix is just weeks away. Are you rethinking trust on unmanaged devices? Join Tim Rolston as he walks through how ModSquad used an enterprise browser to meet SOC 2 on BYOD—shifting from device trust to session trust. Don't miss this! Register today. hubs.li/Q04fVbgS0

Oil and Gas Sector's Confidence in OT Detection Masks Dangerous Visibility Gap hubs.li/Q04fWh-f0