Spring Cyber Solutions Fest 2026: Cloud Security Track

In 2026, the Cloud Security Track at the SANS Spring Cyber Solutions Fest will once again assemble leading experts and practitioners to examine the evolving challenges of cloud environments — now further complicated by the rapid adoption of AI-native workloads, multi-cloud architectures, and hybrid on-premise/cloud deployments. Through a curated day of presentations, case studies, and interactive discussions, participants will explore advanced threat models, emerging compliance pressures, and the growing need for real-time workload visibility. Topics will include securing containerized and serverless workloads, defending against AI-driven cloud threats, implementing continuous cloud posture assurance, and leveraging automation to bridge gaps between DevOps and security teams.

Attendees will leave 2026’s event with practical, actionable strategies to harden their cloud environments: from architecting zero-trust identity and access controls, to building effective cloud incident response playbooks, to operationalizing telemetry and threat-detection capabilities across distributed infrastructure. As in 2025, the track will emphasize real-world lessons learned from successful cloud security implementations — but with fresh attention to emerging risks unique to AI and modern cloud-native operations.

What to Expect

• Deep-dive sessions on emerging cloud threat vectors — including AI-driven attacks, identity compromise, and vulnerabilities across multi-cloud and containerized environments.
• Practical demonstrations and real-world case studies that showcase how leading organizations are strengthening posture, improving detection, and accelerating cloud incident response.
• Actionable frameworks and tools to help security, DevOps, and architecture teams modernize cloud defenses, automate security controls, and build resilient, scalable cloud-native security programs.

Who Should Attend

• Cloud Security Engineers and Architects who design, secure, and operationalize cloud-native and multi-cloud environments.
• SOC Analysts and Incident Responders expanding their skills to detect, investigate, and contain cloud-based attacks.
• DevOps and Platform Engineering teams integrating security controls, automation, and governance into CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure.
• Security Managers, CISOs, and technology leaders responsible for cloud strategy, risk reduction, and aligning security with business objectives.
• IT Operations and Infrastructure professionals transitioning to cloud-centric roles and seeking practical guidance on securing modern workloads.