Upcoming Meetings

June 2026 Event: Defending the Future - Securing AI in an Era of Cyber Threats

Date:

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - 5:30pm

RSVP:

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Topic:

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.

Join us for an exclusive session featuring Tiffany Saadé, a leader at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and policy. This talk will explore how AI is being misused, how defenders can stay ahead, and what it takes to build secure, resilient AI systems in today’s high-stakes environment.

Key Topics Covered

How adversaries exploit AI models for cyber operations
AI red-teaming: identifying vulnerabilities before attackers do
Building secure-by-design AI systems
Protecting critical infrastructure with AI-driven defenses
Bridging AI security with policy, governance, and national security
Real-world applications of AI in cyber defense

Why Attend

Gain insider knowledge on emerging AI-driven cyber threats
Learn cutting-edge strategies used by industry and government leaders
Network with cybersecurity professionals and decision-makers
Walk away with actionable insights for securing AI systems
Be part of a timely conversation shaping the future of cybersecurity

Agenda:

Speaker:

Tiffany Saadé
Product Manager for AI Defense at Cisco, Tiffany leads the design and deployment of AI security capabilities across AI-enabled products. Her expertise spans model misuse threat mapping, LLM red-teaming, and secure-by-design controls.

She holds a Master’s in Cyber Policy & Security from Stanford, contributes to national AI strategies, and collaborates with global leaders across NATO, the U.S. government, and international institutions. Tiffany’s work bridges technical innovation with policy impact, making her a leading voice in AI security.

Location:

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July 2026: Frenemy Mine: Thirty years of Watching Security and Identity Fight the Wrong War

Date:

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 - 5:30pm

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Topic:

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. I'll use the Four Ps framework from my book Mastering Digital Identity to name the design flaw running through all six decades — and for those of you experiencing authentication depression, there's a prescription at the end.

Key Topics Covered

Why login experiences still frustrate users and security teams
The evolution of MFA: hardware tokens, SMS OTP, push, and beyond
MFA fatigue attacks and modern authentication threats
Passkeys: promise, reality, and adoption challenges
The “Four Ps” framework from Mastering Digital Identity
Designing authentication experiences people can actually use
What the future of identity and trust looks like

Why Attend

Hear directly from one of the pioneers who helped shape modern identity systems
Gain practical insights into authentication trends impacting every organization today
Understand the security and usability tradeoffs behind today’s login experiences
Learn how identity strategy affects fraud prevention, customer experience, and compliance
Network with cybersecurity, identity, and technology professionals
Walk away with fresh perspectives and actionable ideas you can apply immediately

Agenda

Speaker:

Eve Maler
Founder & President, Venn Factory

Eve Maler is one of the world’s leading authorities on digital identity and trust. An award-winning standards pioneer, she has co-founded and shaped the foundational systems enterprises rely on today—from early internet protocols to modern identity and access frameworks.

Eve led identity innovation at Sun Microsystems and ForgeRock, guiding ForgeRock as CTO through Series E, IPO, and acquisition. Today, she works with executive teams to transform identity from hidden infrastructure into a visible business advantage—reducing fraud and account takeover, improving conversion and customer experience, accelerating delivery, and empowering users with meaningful control over their data.

Location:

To be announced