SANS 2025 Cloud Security Exchange

On Thursday, August 21st, join SANS and cloud security leaders from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud, and Microsoft for a strategic look into the evolving cloud threat landscape—and the frameworks, tactics, and real-world lessons you need to stay ahead.

This global online event, completely free of charge, offers a rare chance to learn from the top experts. Don’t miss out!

How to Register:

Login and click the Register button below. If you don’t have a SANS account, you’ll be prompted to create one—it’s free and easy.

Registration Benefits:

  1. CPE Credits: Earn 5! Enhance your professional development and keep your certifications current.
  2. Receive the eBook: A complimentary Cloud Security eBook co-authored by AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, and SANS.
  3. Flexible viewing: Can’t attend live? Register anyway and get full access to the recordings.
  4. Join a powerful network: Thousands of peers, leaders, and innovators in one place.
  5. Engage in real time: Connect directly with speaker and attendees via SANS Slack space.

What You’ll Learn:

Explore real-world strategies from AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft to stay ahead of today’s evolving cloud threats. Topics include:

  • Breaking the cycle of common cloud security missteps
  • Zero Trust in practice—not just in theory
  • Secure-by-design architecture across identity, workloads, and response
  • Navigating the impact of Generative AI on cloud risk
  • Actionable frameworks, architectures, and checklists you can use right away

Explore the Full Agenda:

Scroll down (keep going) to view the detailed agenda and speaker lineup.

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This webinar is offered free of charge through collaboration between SANS and its sponsor(s). If you prefer not to share your registration details with sponsor(s), a recorded webinar will be available approximately 30 days after its initial release through the SANS archive. To access the recording, you will need to create a SANS account, but your information will not be shared with the sponsor(s).

Cloud Security Exchange 2025 – Agenda Highlights

Join SANS and cloud security leaders from AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft for an action-packed day of strategy, insight, and practical guidance. Below is a snapshot of what to expect:

Timeline (EDT)

Session Description

10:30AM

Welcome Remarks

Speaker:
Frank Kim, Fellow and Curriculum Director, SANS Institute

Kick off the day with a high-level overview of today’s cloud security landscape and what’s at stake for defenders.

10:45AM

AWS Keynote

Speaker:
Dr. Paul Vixie, Deputy CISO, AWS

Title: Securing Cloud at Scale: DNS, Identity, and Resilience

Hear from one of the internet’s foundational architects as he explores the modern role of DNS and identity in defending enterprise cloud environments.

11:30AM

Microsoft Keynote

Speakers:
Wes Kuzma, Microsoft &
Simon Vernon

Title: Defending Against Modern Threats: Applying Zero Trust in Real Enterprise Environments

Discover how Zero Trust has evolved from theory to enterprise-critical strategy. Learn how Microsoft is helping organizations build dynamic, real-world Zero Trust frameworks that counter modern attacker tactics.

This session will:

• Establish a foundational understanding of the Zero Trust security model and its core principles;

• Explore how emerging technologies impact an organization’s ability to adopt, implement, and maintain a Zero Trust posture; and

• Analyze current attacker tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), along with the corresponding defensive capabilities enabled by Zero Trust architectures. To bring these concepts to life, the chapter integrates real-world scenarios that demonstrate how modern Zero Trust strategies are being applied across enterprise environments to enhance security, reduce risk, and support digital transformation.

12:35PM

Google Cloud Keynote

Speakers:
Dr. Anton Chuvakin &
Dave Shackleford

Title: Cloud Security Groundhog Day: Avoiding Recurring Mistakes in a Dynamic Landscape

Why do so many teams repeat the same cloud security mistakes? This session dissects persistent pitfalls—from clinging to outdated IAM models to neglecting cloud-native tooling—and offers practical steps to break the cycle.

You’ll walk away with:

• Insight into the most common recurring mistakes in cloud security

• A framework for reviewing and evolving outdated practices

• Actionable guidance to build a more future-proof cloud security strategy

1:20PM

Expert Panel Discussion

Moderator:
Frank Kim

Panelists:
Dr. Paul Vixie,
Dr. Anton Chuvakin,
Wes Kuzma

Join our headline speakers for an in-depth conversation on cloud security trends, lessons learned, and what’s coming next in detection, resilience, and architecture strategy

2:20PM

Closing Remarks

Final thoughts and key takeaways from the day. Bonus: All registrants receive access to the session recordings + the 2025 Cloud Security Insights eBook, featuring insights and guidance from AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, and SANS.