SANS Emerging Threats Summit Solutions Track 2025

  • Wednesday, 14 May 2025 10:30AM EST (14 May 2025 14:30 UTC)
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 Secure the Future: Practical Solutions for Tomorrow’s Cyber Threats
Join us for the Emerging Threats Summit Solutions Track for a unique, forward-looking virtual event focused not just on identifying emerging cybersecurity threats—but on tackling them head-on.


Rather than speculating, we’ve invited leading experts who are actively shaping the future of cybersecurity to share real-world insights and actionable strategies. From AI and ICS/OT vulnerabilities to the implications of quantum computing, this event is designed to equip you with proactive, solution-driven approaches to stay ahead of the evolving threat landscape.

You’ll gain access to:

  • Expert-Led Sessions exploring high-impact threat areas and what they mean for your organization.
  • Interactive Discussions focused on building practical frameworks, advancing workforce education, and shaping policy and regulation.
  • Collaborative Insights that connect research with real-world application so you can act, not react.

If you're responsible for securing systems, developing strategies, or building resilience into your organization, this summit is your opportunity to future-proof your defenses—before tomorrow’s threats become today’s realities.

Reserve your spot and help shape the response to cybersecurity’s next big challenges.

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Thank You To Our Sponsors!

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Full Agenda | 10:30am - 1:15pm ET

Timeline (ET)

Session Details

10:30am-10:40am

Event Kickoff & Introduction

Megan Roddie-Fonseca, Event Chair, Co-Author, SANS Institute

10:40am-11:15am

Synthetic Schemes: The Rise of AI-Powered Phishing and Malware on Mobile Frontlines

As artificial intelligence rapidly advances, so do the threats it enables. This session explores how AI-powered phishing and malware have emerged as a disruptive force in the mobile threat landscape. From hyper-personalized lures to real-time conversation hijacking and identity attacks, we’ll dissect how adversaries are using AI to outpace traditional defenses. Lookout’s Mobile CTI reveals firsthand insights from recent campaigns targeting critical infrastructure and government entities. Learn how AI is fueling a new wave of scalable attacks from phishing, data exfiltration, extortion schemes, disinformation campaigns and more—as well as what it means for mobile security in a Zero Trust world where the mobile device is now the front line.

Jim Coyle, Public Sector CTO, Lookout

11:15am-11:50am

Roadmap to Quantum-Ready Cryptography and Zero-Trust Resilience

Quantum computing is reshaping the security horizon, compressing cryptographic lifecycles and exposing enterprises to “harvest-now-decrypt-later” risk. Richu Channakeshava from Palo Alto Networks outlines how organizations can evolve toward quantum-ready cryptography while reinforcing zero-trust resilience across data centers, clouds, and edge networks. Prioritizing today’s blind spots—unknown cipher usage, weak randomness, certificate debt—and prescribing a phased program: automated crypto inventory, hybrid PQC deployment, quantum-grade RNG, policy-driven segmentation, and partner-led transformation. Attendees will gain metrics, governance models, and ROI milestones to de-risk modernization and safeguard tomorrow’s digital assets while meeting evolving global compliance mandates and requirements.

Richu Channakeshava, Sr. Product Manager, Palo Alto Networks

11:50am-12:00pm

Break

12:00pm-12:35pm

Securing the AI Frontier: Addressing Threats in AI-Powered Software Development

AI in software development is no longer a glimpse into the future - it’s here and only accelerating. According to a 2024 GitHub and Accenture study, 40% of newly committed code across enterprise customers now contains AI-assistanted content. In this webinar we’ll discuss:

  • How AI is being used in software development and the resulting security challenges.
  • What security tools/practices your team can implement to mitigate the risk from AI.
  • The future of AI and Cybersecurity.

Matt Tesauro, CTO & Co-Founder, DefectDojo

12:35pm-1:10pm

Panel Discussion

1:10pm-1:15pm

Event Recap & Closing Remarks

Megan Roddie-Fonseca, Event Chair, Co-Author, SANS Institute