Local Connections. Global Insights.

*Please note this is an on-demand self-claiming CPE session for 0.5 CPEs*
Speaker: Christopher Porter
Topic Area: Cybersecurity / Information Security
Level: Advanced

Join us for a discussion on Google's intelligence on latest trends in threats to cloud-based systems, including those on which AI systems are built. Learn how adversaries threaten infrastructure, customer environments, and AI systems and how they use Cloud-based infrastructure and AI systems to enable their attacks.

Learning Objectives:

• Discover how malicious actors exploit cloud infrastructure and AI, jeopardizing organizations and their artificial intelligence initiatives.
• Become informed about the methods employed by attackers to compromise cloud-based infrastructure and the AI systems built upon them.
• Gain insights into the ways attackers leverage cloud technology and AI to perpetrate their malicious activities, and understand the resulting risks to your digital operations.

*Please note this is an on-demand self-claiming CPE session for 0.5 CPEs*
Speaker: Richard Beck
Topic Area: Emerging Technology
Level: Intermediate

Without scrutiny for biases in AI algorithms in defense applications, we could see unfair outcomes or unintended escalations in conflict. Autonomous AI agents introduce accountability concerns. When empowering technology to make a decision that results in harm, who is responsible? "Ethical Oversight by Design" is crucial to ensure AI systems in Critical Industries and National Security are developed and deployed responsibly. Embedding ethical considerations throughout the AI life-cycle, maintaining human oversight, prioritizing transparency and explainability.

Learning Objectives:

• Discover who is responsible, when we empower technology to make decisions that results in harm
• Learn how to audit against the principles of 'Ethical Oversight by Design’
• Discover the six steps to enable 'human-in-the-loop' AI safety, transparency and explainability
• Understand the key accountability concerns for autonomous AI agents in critical industries and national security

*Please note this is an on-demand no CPEs offered session*
Speaker: Melissa Swartz

Are you ready to help transform the future of technology? This video spotlights the powerful mission of the ISACA Foundation: to provide opportunity for underrepresented individuals to enter security professions and support the advancement of untapped talent into leadership positions.

This isn’t just a webinar—it’s a call to action. Discover how our programs and initiatives are changing lives and reshaping the IT landscape. Whether you’re passionate about mentoring, advocating for equity, or simply seeking a way to give back, there’s a place for you in this movement.

Learning Objectives:

• Be inspired by the vision of an IT industry that celebrates diversity and empowers everyone to succeed.
• Learn about impactful programs driving change and how you can be part of their success.
• Find exciting ways to contribute your skills, time, or passion to support this critical mission.

Your voice matters. Your involvement makes a difference. Take the first step—let’s work together.

*Please note this is an on-demand self-claiming CPE session for 1 CPE*
Speakers: Jo Stewart-Rattray (Moderator), Mary Malesan and Patience Ogunbona
Topic Area: Leadership
Level: Beginner

In this session we will discuss why diversity matters within teams at all levels of an organization and how to attract and retain a diverse workforce. A diverse workforce enables a strong business model by being more responsive to internal and external customer needs. ISACA’s SheLeadsTech program seeks to increase female representation and leaders in the tech workforce, but gender dynamics are only one of many perspectives to consider in creating an inclusive and welcoming culture. We will discuss what diversity means within your region and use ISACA research to share experiences and identify gaps where you can feel empowered to influence growth.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify teams within your organization to highlight as examples of diversity as well as those areas that require more investment.
• Utilize ISACA research to make business-driven decisions to increase diversity within your workforce.
• Understanding of unconscious bias, how it impacts an organization, and actions to address it.
• Build confidence to address diversity gaps within your team or organization in a professional and business-centric approach to gain leadership buy-in.