Cyber security in the age of AI

Jen Easterly
2026-10-14 9:30 am
2026-10-14 10:30 am
Plenary Theatre

In this keynote, Jen Easterly looks at how AI arms defenders and attackers alike, and how to protect the enterprise without sacrificing innovation.

Session Details

Cyber security has never been more central to how organisations operate, compete, and earn trust. Now AI is radically reshaping the cyber threat landscape, giving defenders new power and adversaries new weapons. In this keynote, Jen Easterly draws on her tenure building and leading America’s cyber capabilities and her years protecting one of the world’s largest financial institutions. She gives audiences a clear-eyed view of where the real risks lie, from ransomware and software flaws to AI-enabled attacks on critical systems. She shows what separates the organisations that stay ahead of these threats from those they blindside. With a rare blend of frontline experience from the battlefield to the boardroom, Easterly delivers a clear roadmap for protecting the enterprise without sacrificing innovation. Attendees will leave knowing how to make security and resilience the foundation of everything they build.

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