Getting Ahead of Operational & Cyber Risks 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:

• How to address the underrepresentation of women in tech fields & strategies to encourage more young girls and women to pursue STEM
• Examining the impact of mentorship programs and initiatives that promote gender diversity in cybersecurity
• Best practices for combating gender bias and ensuring equal opportunities for women in traditionally male-dominated fields
• The role of diversity and inclusion policies in attracting and retaining women in cybersecurity roles

Key Discussion Points:

• Balancing security with pressures to move as quickly as possible and meet just-in-time inventory requirements
• Keeping your highly interdependent supply chain secure
• The new, expanding definition of critical infrastructure

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

Key Discussion Points:

• How to identify the critical assets and data that need protection and prioritize the implementation of MVS measures to protect them
• Using threat modeling techniques to identify the most likely and impactful cyber threats
• Applying the results of risk assessments and threat modeling to inform the implementation of MVS measures

Key Discussion Points:

• Managing the number of entry points as you introduce new technologies
• Digital supply chain risks to consider
• Analyzing risks & threats at the time of introduction and planning for secondary risks

Key Discussion Points:

• Securing the flow of information at every level – partners, suppliers, contractors, and other third parties
• Protecting intellectual property
• Working with limited visibility

Key Discussion Points:

• Benefits of cloud access security broker (CASB) and zero-trust solutions in manufacturing
• How to determine if your devices & operations are ready for modern security management
• Best practices for getting employees up to speed on security processes & procedures

Key Discussion Points:

• Unpacking the benefits and limitations of the different types of testing that can be used to validate a cyber response plan, including tabletop exercises, simulations, and full-scale drills
• How & why you should involve stakeholders across the organization, including IT, legal, human resources, and communications, to ensure that response plans are effective and aligned with the organization’s needs and objectives
• Why ongoing testing and validation is crucial to ensure that response plans remain effective and up-to-date & how to document test results and incorporate feedback into response plans

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:

• Emerging trends, technologies, and potential challenges in the evolving landscape of AI-driven cybersecurity
• Most pressing challenges in implementing AI-powered threat intelligence solutions in diverse cybersecurity environments
• How to navigate ethical dilemmas and concerns surrounding the use of AI in cybersecurity, including issues related to privacy, bias in AI algorithms, and the potential for misuse of AI for malicious purposes

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:

• How social engineering attacks take advantage of human psychology, such as trust, curiosity, fear, and urgency
• Actionable steps to assess and measure your organization’s vulnerability to social engineering attacks
• Best practices for mitigating social engineering risks, such as employee awareness training, security policies, and technical controls
• Trade-offs between user experience and security measures, and how organizations can find the right balance between the two

Key Discussion Points:

• How cloud security risks differ from traditional on-premise security risks
• Unpacking the unique challenges of securing multi-cloud or hybrid environments
• Compliance requirements that organizations need to adhere to when hosting sensitive data in the cloud, including PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR

Key Discussion Points:

• OT & IT security – different approaches with different priorities, management structures, types of protected assets, & standards
• How to operate real-time with minimal latencies
• Takeaways from ISA/IEC 62443 and NIST SP 800-82 frameworks – what you need to know

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:

• How to take a broad view of cyber crisis management & position cyber incidents as more than just an IT issue
• Crisis simulation & war-gaming
• Ensuring a management response that contains, rather than escalates, an incident
• Returning to normal operations & limit damage to your organization & stakeholders after an incident or crisis

Key Discussion Points:

• How automation can help security teams manage the growing volume and complexity of security threats and compliance requirements
• Understanding the challenges and opportunities of the human-machine interface in security operations and compliance, such as the need for human oversight, decision-making, and intervention
• Ensuring that your automated security operations and compliance workflows are consistent with industry standards and regulations, including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and GDPR
• How automation tools and technologies can be integrated with existing security infrastructure and workflows and effectively managed and maintained over time

Key Discussion Points:

• Unpacking key trends and developments in the regulatory landscape, including new data protection regulations, increasing cybersecurity requirements, and the changing geopolitical environment
• Leveraging compliance with regulatory requirements to improve your overall information security posture and demonstrate your commitment to security to customers and stakeholders
• Effectively communicating your compliance efforts and strategies to customers and stakeholders, and leveraging compliance to build trust and confidence in your brand

Key Discussion Points:

• Decentralization & cybersecurity – what’s the connection?
• Blockchain applications in cybersecurity, from medical & financial data sharing to anti-money laundering monitoring & encrypted messaging platforms
• How blockchain creates trust while maintaining a high level of data integrity
• What blockchain can do for you & your organization

We’re always striving to make our Assemblies the best they can be and kindly ask each attendee to complete a brief feedback survey on the sessions & meetings they attended. As a token of our appreciation, everyone who submits their feedback packet is then entered into a raffle drawing for a $500 Airbnb gift card. We close out Day 2 of the Assembly by drawing the winning ticket and thanking our valued members & partners.