ISC2 Announces Keynote Speakers for Security Congress 2024 in Las Vegas

Keynote speakers to hold meaningful discussions around critical areas impacting cyber professionals, including AI, privacy and mental health

Alexandria, VA, July 24, 2024 – ISC2 – the world’s leading nonprofit member organization for cybersecurity professionals, today announced the keynote speakers for the 14^th annual ISC2 Security Congress, taking place in Las Vegas, NV, October 14-16, 2024. This year’s four keynote speakers will captivate attendees by discussing lessons learned from drafting new cyber foreign policies, sharing strategies to strengthen online trust, reviewing humorous artificial intelligence (AI) fails and flops, and providing tips to manage stress and burnout.

The keynote speakers for ISC2 Security Congress 2024 include:

Dan Harris, Author and Host of the “10% Happier” Podcast, will host an interactive session with attendees on how cybersecurity professionals can manage stress and reduce burnout through a focus on mental health and meditation.
Nicole Perlroth, Cyber Storyteller, New York Times Best Selling Cybersecurity Author and CISA Advisor, will share insights gleaned from her advisory roles with CISA and the Council on Foreign Relations’ Cyber Task Force. The discussion will include perspectives on ransomware and other threats impacting critical infrastructure and global supply chain disruption.
Janelle Shane, AI Speaker and Humorist, will look at the lighter side of Artificial Intelligence, including how and why machine learning models sometimes go wrong, with humorous examples from Janelle’s own research and blog, “AI Weirdness.”
Alex Stamos, Chief Trust Officer at SentinelOne and Professor at Stanford, will discuss how corporations on the front lines of cybersecurity can build core values around online trust, safety and privacy.

Following the keynote, Dan Harris will be available for book signings, allowing attendees to engage with the author and receive complimentary copies of his book, “10% Happier.” However, please note that quantities are limited.

“ISC2 Security Congress provides cybersecurity professionals with an opportunity to connect, learn and grow to discuss the most pressing cybersecurity challenges impacting the profession, and our keynotes are pivotal to this experience,” said ISC2 CEO Clar Rosso, CC. “This year’s keynote lineup features a diverse group of individuals whose expertise, experience and perspectives will deliver insights to drive meaningful discussions and inspire attendees to bring new ideas back to their organizations and the wider community.”

This year's event will bring together thousands of cybersecurity professionals from around the globe, representing every stage of the cybersecurity career pathway. ISC2 Security Congress 2024 includes more than 100 educational sessions across three days, discussing the industry's most pressing challenges and exciting opportunities such as elevating cyber leaders, third-party risk management, AI strategy and managing threats and vulnerabilities, threat modeling in the software development lifecycle, incident response best practices and more.

For more information and to register, visit http://www.isc2.org/Congress.

About ISC2

ISC2 is the world’s leading member organization for cybersecurity professionals, driven by our vision of a safe and secure cyber world. Our nearly 675,000 members, candidates and associates around the globe are a force for good, safeguarding the way we live. Our award-winning certifications – including cybersecurity’s premier certification, the CISSP® – enable professionals to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and abilities at every stage of their careers. ISC2 strengthens the influence, diversity and vitality of the cybersecurity profession through advocacy, expertise and workforce empowerment that accelerates cyber safety and security in an interconnected world. Our charitable foundation, The Center for Cyber Safety and Education, helps create more access to cyber careers and educate those most vulnerable. Learn more and get involved at ISC2.org. Connect with us on X, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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