CyberSmart 2026 -- The Two Edges of AI's Sword

Cybersecurity is always a volatile topic -- new threats, new approaches to defense, emerging new attack surfaces. The emergence of AI as a commercially viable technology introduces new considerations, including growing recognition that it substantially increases the need for risk management. Join us as thought leaders from government and industry discuss what is happening now, and what threats and opportunities may arise from current trends. Attendees will gain knowledge in key areas, including identifying where new AI tools can reinforce existing cyber defenses, examining data privacy protection within an AI-enabled system, evaluating software supply chains for Zero Trust implementation, delineating elements of universally applied Zero Trust Architectures (ZTAs) and reviewing agency operations to locate Operational Technology (OT) usage and conduct risk assessments. The event is a complimentary in-person training and networking reception.