Forging the Future of Cybersecurity
Thought Leadership | Peer Networking
Zero Trust & AI Guardrails: Commanding the 2025 Cyber Battleground
“AI with a Badge and a Backdoor” — Agentic AI as Adversary & Employee
Explore how autonomous agents can act as both your greatest accelerator and your most unpredictable insider threat. Learn the newest detection, containment, and audit strategies for AI systems that can think, act, and occasionally go off-script.
“The Hidden Workforce” — Shadow AI Governance
Business units are spinning up unsanctioned AI tools faster than security can blink. In this session, dissect real-world frameworks for discovering, governing, and securing these “shadow AIs” — without stifling innovation or trust.
“Who’s Logging In When It’s Not Human?” — Identity for Nonhuman Agents
As AIs begin to own credentials, call APIs, and request access, the next frontier in IAM has arrived. Discuss the architecture and policy implications of provisioning, rotating, and revoking identities for your nonhuman workforce.
“Built to Bend, Not Break” — Resilience by Design
Breach inevitability is the new baseline. This conversation dives into designing systems — and teams — that can absorb, adapt, and recover with board-ready transparency. Explore resilience metrics that translate cleanly to enterprise risk language.
“The Ghost in Your Supply Chain” — Model & Vendor Integrity
Third-party risk now extends to your AI models and data pipelines. Learn how forward-leaning CISOs are adapting SBOM/MBOM methodologies for AI supply chains, improving diligence, and demanding transparency from vendors and partners.
“From Gut Feel to Hard Numbers” — Quantifying AI & Cyber Risk
Boards want dollar signs, not acronyms. This session walks through emerging methods to measure and communicate AI-driven and cyber risks in financial terms — bridging the credibility gap between security, finance, and the C-suite.
Connect, Grow, and Innovate
with a community of your peers.
CISOtoronto Leader's Braintrust
Priya Mouli
CISO, Sheridan College
An Exclusive CISO Luncheon Experience
Indulge in a dining experience where the sizzle of perfectly seared steaks meets the spark of meaningful conversation. This is more than a meal — it’s a forum for leading CISOs to exchange insights, share challenges, and forge valuable connections over handcrafted cocktails and exceptional cuisine.
Attended by the Best
Collaborating beyond the confines of the office
Agenda
10:00am - 3:30pm EDT
10:00 - 11:15
Registration & Open Networking
Grab a coffee and prepare for an afternoon of fresh perspectives, insights, collaboration, and meaningful connections in the CISOlounge with your local CISO leadership peers.
11:15 - 11:25
Setting the Tone
Our professional Moderator takes the floor to facilitate a day of intimate thought provoking discussion.
11:25 - 11:45
Fireside Chat - Hitachi
Join us for an engaging fireside chat where we delve into the transformative potential of Generative AI (GenAI) and explore strategies for achieving successful return on investment (ROI) and seamless adoption. As businesses navigate the evolving landscape of AI, understanding how to leverage GenAI effectively is crucial for staying competitive and driving innovation.
11:45 - 12:05
From static to dynamic: the next wave in strategic transformation by IBM
he only constant is change, as the saying goes – though the frequency of shifting markets and corporate objectives is at an all-time high. Moving from fixed IT costs to variable cloud spend, adjusting to fluctuating workforces, and moving from project to product development processes all require a new way of doing things.
So, how do we move from the static to the dynamic and successfully navigate this new landscape? Moreover, how do we justify our decisions with data while balancing costs with investment and innovation? It requires a strategic transformation that begins with a single view across operational and financial data.
In this session you’ll learn how to:
• Leverage organizational data for richer insights
• Track and monitor spend across IT, workforce, and development
• Ensure alignment between corporate objectives and resource investments
12:05 - 1:05
Leader's Lunch & Discussion
Connecting the dots over this epicurean lunch is the foundation for today's relationship building.
1:05 - 1:25
Elevating Cyber Resilience with AI-powered Security by A10 Networks
In today’s digital age, as organizations modernize their applications and infrastructure by embracing hybrid cloud environments, API-centric architectures, and AI-driven technologies to enhance customer experiences and productivity, they also face an unprecedented increase in cyber threats aimed at disrupting their operations.
1:25 - 1:45
Beyond labels: Building a data protection strategy that actually works Why a DSPM-focused approach falls short, and how to close the security gaps. - DataStealth
Fireside Chat with the insight and knowledge to help shape trending maneuver from within the CISOs office.
1:45 - 2:30
Predictions Panel and Q&A
Insights into how new technologies are helping shape strategic maneuvers from within the CISO's office. How is the changing technology landscape climate forcing cybersecurity leaders to adjust their focus? What new tools can CISOs equip their teams with to help address these challenges?
2:30 - 2:45
Closing Remarks & CXOdraw
We wrap up with a concise synthesis of our event's key messages, express gratitude, and spark motivation for continued innovation and partnership.
2:45 - 3:30
Cocktail Reception & Networking
More than a cocktail reception these are the connections that add light to daily decisions made. Conversations with colleagues and peers in the CISOlounge under the umbrella of the latest technologies and visionaries behind them.
Stay for the Sizzle — and Leave with an Xbox
We’ll be raffling off an Xbox — our most-coveted prize — along with a curated lineup of premium sponsor giveaways and swag you’ll actually want to keep.
The crowd roars. It’s pure energy. Don’t slip out early — the raffle gets electric, and the winners usually celebrate in style.
