Cyber-Attacks Are on the Rise…Defending Them Starts Here

A Millennium Alliance team member will be available at our registration desk right outside of the session rooms to assist executives with checking in and to answer any questions that may come up throughout the duration of the Assembly.

Our executive education roundtables are 1-hour conversations moderated by an industry thought leader. During these open discussions, our attendees have the opportunity to chat about the most relevant and current topics in the industry and share their thoughts with their peers.

Key Discussion Points:

• Learn the true value of cybersecurity from a business perspective 
• Learn the high priority solutions to employ to address the top cybersecurity challenges of the year
• Explore the steps that leaders are taking to improve their organization’s security posture, and protect themselves and their customers

Key Discussion Points:

• Explore trends and principles that are influencing security organization design
• Identify applicable factors that impact security organization design
• Learn how to improve your current security organization practices to reflect the cultural, political and governance realities of your organization

Key Discussion Points:

• Learn how these AI tools can get users’ feedback & understand the strengths & weaknesses of them 
• Explore how this rapid evolution of AI is making an impact 
• Discover how and where to use the ChatGPT & Dall-E 2 AI tools

Key Discussion Points:

• Understand the affordability of a virtual CISO than an average full-time CISO
• Learn how a virtual CISO can help your organization stay ahead of threats 
• Discuss the benefits of hiring a virtual CISO in 2024, including flexibility, objectivity & scalability

Key Discussion Points:

• Learn strategies for balancing cloud deployments with security
• Understand how to effectively collaborate between IT and security functions
• Learn how you can co-own cyber resilience outcomes & have a comprehensive understanding of your organization’s potential attack surface

Key Discussion Points:

• Discuss the importance of compliance and how it’s crucial for companies to avoid legal and financial penalties, reputational damage, and loss of trust among customers
• Explore the specific responsibilities of a CISO in ensuring compliance is successful
• Learn the different policies, procedures, and controls to mitigate risks, protect sensitive data, and ensure compliance
• How to navigate the complexity of compliance requirements, changing regulations, and organizational resistance 

Key Discussion Points:

• Discuss the implications of the shortage on organizations, industries, and society
• How you can appoint high-level executives to carry responsibilities for identifying all internal security duties
• Understand the steps for conducting regular gap assessments & developing adequate security documentation

Key Discussion Points:

• Demonstrating how Generative AI can give your company a competitive edge by driving innovation, streamlining processes, and fostering creativity
• Generative AI’s potential for improved operational efficiency through automation, predictive insights, and optimized resource allocation
• How Generative AI can enhance customer experiences through personalization, customized recommendations, and immersive interactions, leading to increased satisfaction and loyalty

A casual opportunity for executives to network with their peers with the opportunity to enjoy beer, wine, signature drinks, and light appetizers.

A formal sit down event that includes a three-course dinner, followed by an address from our Keynote Speaker.

A buffet-style breakfast where executives can enjoy the most important meal of the day, followed by a Keynote Panel.

Key Discussion Points:

• Understand the role of SASE cybersecurity framework and how it helps solve challenges in the modern cloud security environment 
• Learn how to implement SASE into your organization 
• Extend your security posture beyond the traditional perimeter and learn to accommodate a perimeter that is now constantly on the move

Our roundtables are 1-hour conversations led by a fellow executive or one of our C-Level technology partners. During these open discussions, our attendees have the opportunity to chat about the most relevant and current topics in the industry and share their thoughts with their peers.

Key Discussion Points:

• Discover how open banking is transforming the financial services industry
• Learn the challenges and opportunities associated with open banking
• Learn the role technology can play in enabling open banking & the key success factors for implementation

Key Discussion Points:

• Learn key components of the SEC and NYDFS regulations 
• Explore the best practices financial institutions can implement to comply with the regulations?
• How financial institutions can stay up-to-date with changes to the regulations & collaborate with other organizations to improve cybersecurity

Key Discussion Points:

• Highlight recent high-profile cybersecurity breaches and their impact on the industry
• Discuss emerging trends in cybersecurity threats and how they are likely to impact the industry
• Learn key practices that financial services institutions should follow to mitigate risks, such as data encryption, multi-factor authentication, and employee training

Our roundtables are 1-hour conversations led by a fellow executive or one of our C-Level technology partners. During these open discussions, our attendees have the opportunity to chat about the most relevant and current topics in the industry and share their thoughts with their peers.

A buffet style lunch where executives can recharge and prepare for the second half of the day.

Key Discussion Points:

• Identifying and prioritizing AI vulnerabilities to maintain the security and integrity of your systems
• Learn the limitations of traditional threat identification technologies
• Explore strategies to monitoring and assessing in order to stay up-to-date with the latest threats and vulnerabilities

Key Discussion Points:

• Learn the key skills and qualities that a CISO needs to become the hero of the board
• Explore how you can as a CISO effectively communicate cyber risks, know what metrics to share to the board and gain their trust 
• Learn what benchmarks to use when discussing ROI and cybersecurity investments

Key Discussion Points:

• Understand the key concepts of Zero Trust
• Explore the benefits of implementing a Zero Trust successfully and overcome common challenges
• Learn the steps required to build a bulletproof Zero Trust Policy

Key Discussion Points:

• Most commonly used types of attacks and how to recognize them
• Learn the new technologies, such as zero-trust security, that can help combat trends
• Most recent updates in cybersecurity regulations and compliance 

Each year, we recognize the most exceptional C-Level executives who have made their mark as a visionary in their industry and continue to innovate for the future. We close out Day 2 of the Assembly by announcing the winner and honoring all of the incredible nominees.