Perimeter Defense in the AI World

Name: Perimeter Defense in the AI World
Start: 2026-10-01T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-01T12:00:00-04:00

This event qualifies for:

1 CPEs

AI is changing the speed, scale and sophistication of cyber risk. The firewall remains a critical control point at the edge of the network, while AI security adds visibility and guardrails for how AI tools are used across students, staff, devices and applications. Join us to learn how education teams can strengthen their security strategy.

What attendees will learn:

Secure by Design firewall strategy
- How modern firewalls help reduce exposure, support automated protection and improve operational readiness.
AI-era threat realities
- Why defenders need to account for faster reconnaissance, more convincing attacks and shorter response windows.
AI usage visibility and control
- How Sophos AI Defense helps reveal AI activity, assess risk, enforce guardrails and route signals into existing workflows.
E-Rate planning considerations
- How to frame firewall projects and cybersecurity requirements for upcoming procurement and funding conversations.

Why this matters now:

Schools are balancing student safety, limited staff and evolving compliance expectations.
Sophos and Carahsoft will share practical guidance for aligning network security, AI risk management and public sector purchasing goals.
You will leave with a clearer firewall and AI defense conversation to bring back to your district leadership team.