SEC536: Adversarial AI - Penetration Testing AI Systems

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Leadership decides whether a cyber programme succeeds or stalls. Your position on the org chart has nothing to do with whether you are the leader.
This is a discussion, not a lecture. We will talk about how to lead from any seat: looking after your teammates, mentoring the people around you, and becoming the person everyone on the team wants to work beside. The kind of influence that does not wait for a promotion.
Ideal for analysts, engineers, team leads, and managers who want to build real influence in their security team, whatever their title says.
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In today's information environment, manipulation isn't an anomaly — it's a strategy. Individuals, media organizations, and foreign governments all shape information to influence what people believe, how they behave, and where their attention goes. Some do it for profit, some for power, and others simply to push a narrative that benefits their interests. For investigators, this creates a landscape where truth competes with tailored falsehoods, emotional triggers, and engineered narratives designed to bypass critical thinking. Misinformation, disinformation, and narratives created for psychological operations thrive and spread rapidly because they exploit the cognitive shortcuts we all rely on. This talk breaks down why actors manipulate information, the incentives that drive them, and the tactics they use to distort perception at scale. More importantly, it highlights the awareness and analytical discipline investigators need to recognize these influence efforts before they shape conclusions, contaminate evidence, or derail an inquiry. Modern influence operations aren't just about lying — they're about steering. Investigators who understand the playbook are far better equipped to stay ahead of it.
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Balancing the scales between safeguarding information assets and enabling business growth demands not just technical acumen but a strategic mindset. “Cybersecurity Without the Chaos: A Step-by-Step Roadmap” is a presentation tailored to demystify the complexities of cybersecurity risk management, offering actionable insights and practical strategies for CISOs and cybersecurity leaders.
In this presentation, James Tarala, Senior Faculty at the SANS Institute and Managing Partner at Cyverity, will delve into the core principles of effective cyber risk management, emphasizing the necessity of making informed decisions when allocating limited resources among good, better, and best safeguards. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to assess their organization’s current cybersecurity posture, identify gaps against their target state, and develop targeted plans to advance their cybersecurity maturity.
Drawing upon the structured pathway provided by the Cybersecurity Risk Foundation (CRF) Governance and Risk Model (GRM), this webcast provides a roadmap for navigating the challenges of cybersecurity enhancement. It emphasizes a systematic approach to improving defenses, ensuring resilience against evolving threats, and embedding cybersecurity as a cornerstone of operational and strategic planning.
Join us to learn how to turn the theoretical aspects of cybersecurity into a repeatable, annual cycle that aligns with your organization’s strategic goals and operational needs. Whether you’re looking to refine your organization’s cybersecurity strategy or seeking practical tips on managing cyber risks more effectively, this webcast is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to elevate your organization’s cybersecurity posture.
Perfect for CISOs, cybersecurity leaders, and anyone involved in managing cybersecurity practices.
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What happens when offensive AI agents join the Always-On Purple Team? This talk extends continuous purple teaming into the earlier stages of an attack, using AI-powered red team agents for open-source intelligence (OSINT), external attack surface management (EASM), and payload delivery to gain initial access before handing off to a continuous purple teaming pipeline.
Through live demonstrations and lessons learned, we explore how these capabilities fit together, what works in practice, and what it takes to connect offensive operations with ongoing defensive validation. Expect practical guidance and honest discussion of the challenges.
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