Sixty-plus years of authentication history, and the login box is still the thing that makes grown security engineers visibly wince. This talk traces the arc from the invention of the password in 1961 through hardware tokens, SMS OTP, push authentication, and MFA fatigue, to the passkey era — finally an interesting solution, with a dispiriting adoption curve.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming cybersecurity—but it’s also reshaping the threat landscape. As adversaries increasingly exploit AI models for offensive cyber operations, organizations must rethink how they secure systems, protect infrastructure, and deploy AI responsibly.
Cybersecurity is more than tools and tech—it’s strategy, influence, and impact. In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, organizations continue to face breaches despite significant investments. Why? Because true security requires more than reactive defenses.
For technologists, solving complex problems is second nature. We build systems, mitigate risks, and innovate daily. But stepping out of the practitioner’s seat to launch a business requires a fundamentally different mindset—one driven not just by technology, but by mission.
Threat intelligence is everywhere. Feeds, dashboards, reports, alerts. Yet many organizations still struggle to turn intelligence into meaningful action.
Join Silicon Valley ISSA for a candid fireside conversation with Cyber Threat Intelligence Expert Joe Slowik and Chapter President Mike Skurko as they cut through the noise and explore what actually works in modern threat intelligence.
This discussion will move beyond theory and marketing language. Expect practical insights drawn from operational experience across government, national labs, and the private sector.
Join the Silicon Valley ISSA community, in collaboration with the Pacific Hackers Association, for a special screening of I Am Machine, a thought-provoking documentary that explores the intersection of human identity, technology, and cybersecurity. The film follows the life and work of Len Noe, a white hat hacker and transhuman who has embedded multiple bio implants into his body.
Modern web applications don’t just expose APIs — they expose attack paths. Recursive Request Exploits (RRE) represent a new class of attack that chains interdependent web requests to bypass authentication, authorization, and even payment systems.
Close the year with your SV-ISSA community at The Oxford in Sunnyvale. This members-first, invitation-only holiday event brings together security leaders, practitioners, and friends for relaxed networking, light bites, and a festive toast to 2025.
Attendance is by approval only. Please submit your RSVP; we review requests within one business day.
The role of the CISO has evolved far beyond technical controls and compliance checklists — today’s security leaders must inspire trust, enable business growth, and shape organizational culture in an increasingly complex threat landscape.
Join Silicon Valley ISSA for an engaging panel discussion moderated by Edward Frye, Head of Security at Luminary Cloud and past President of the Silicon Valley ISSA Chapter, featuring two renowned security leaders
As organizations rapidly embrace generative AI technologies, cybersecurity professionals face an unprecedented challenge: securing systems that operate in fundamentally different ways than traditional IT infrastructure. This presentation provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and addressing the unique security landscape of GenAI applications.