The SANS 2026 Kubernetes and CNAPP Forum is a focused, one-day event designed for security professionals, DevOps teams, and cloud architects seeking to secure modern, containerized applications. As Kubernetes and Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPPs) become core to enterprise infrastructure, this forum explores the evolving threat landscape, key attack vectors, and emerging defense strategies. Through expert-led sessions, tech...

In today’s AI arms race, adversaries are evolving faster. To keep pace, governments must accelerate their Whole-of-State cybersecurity strategies — or risk falling behind. This starts with modernizing the security stack and leveraging every available funding mechanism. Join industry experts for a live discussion that will explore how your agency can break down silos, scale defense capabilities across jurisdictions and take full adv...

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is becoming increasingly important in enabling and expanding the capabilities of agents. By allowing agents to take actions on behalf of users, MCP raises critical questions around authentication and authorization. In this webcast, we will dissect the challenges of secure delegation, explore various approaches to authentication and authorization, and discuss potential security risks and best practices for mitig...

Join us for the grand finale of the Holiday Hack Challenge 2025 where we’ll reveal the names of the big winners as we bid farewell to another chapter of challenges, victories, and innovation! As we wrap up the year, we'll take you behind the scenes to explore the 2025 challenges and share a few tips and insights that will prepare you for the 2026 journey, as always, promising an even more thrilling experience. Tune in with Chief Holiday...

AI is already reshaping state and local government. But with innovation comes responsibility: How do institutions leverage AI while safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining compliance? In this webinar, government leaders and industry experts from Presidio and Cisco will share insights on the evolving AI landscape, the role of Private AI in government, and strategies for driving meaningful outcomes. We’ll explore real-world use cases,...

Join us to hear how leading states are embracing a resident-first mindset to modernize their digital services and improve outcomes. We’ll highlight Indiana’s innovative approach, including the launch of an AI-powered virtual assistant that helps residents navigate services more efficiently, and the state’s continued investment in single sign-on to simplify access across programs. This session will also feature new findings fr...

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across enterprises is transforming decision-making and efficiency. But with these benefits come new data security risks—ranging from inadvertent exposure of sensitive PII to gaps in existing data loss prevention (DLP) programs. Traditional controls, built for data at rest and in transit, often fail to keep pace with the dynamic nature of AI deployments and the growing volume of business...

Join us for our fourth annual ISC2 Spotlight on Governance, Risk and Compliance. Leading experts will discuss ways to navigate the uncertainty of mounting regulatory demands and increasing scrutiny from stakeholders. This event will examine cutting-edge trends impacting GRC, such as risk quantification and artificial intelligence, while still covering the basic fundamentals that companies need to ensure their GRC program is in order. From forw...

AFCEA Bethesda will offer a sneak peek to our 2026 Health IT Summit with an interactive panel session and reception. Join us at the MGM National Harbor on January 22nd to hear from federal civilian leaders in health IT!

In an era of relentless and increasingly stealthy cyber threats, security operations centers (SOCs) are under pressure to investigate and respond faster than ever without sacrificing accuracy or defensibility. The traditional separation between digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) no longer fits the scale or speed of modern attacks. This session explores the strategic shift toward unified DFIR platforms that merge forensic-grade inve...