Things are heating up in Vegas this October! It’s got nothing to do with the hot desert sun or any of the amazing headliners gracing the stages in venues all over town. Of course, we’re talking about the 2024 ISC2 Security Congress, held in-person at Caesar’s Palace on the fabulous Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada and streaming live, online October 14–16!ISC2 Security Congress 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned CISO or new to the cybersecurity profession, you’ll find a community of likeminded people gathered together to network and learn at one of the best cybersecurity events of the year! Double down on your professional development and read on to learn about all of the exciting opportunities available at this year’s Congress.

2024 ISC2 Security Congress Overview

The main part of Congress comprises motivating keynotes, information-packed breakout sessions and an Expo Hall with vendors and theaters featuring short-format learning sessions. Alongside all of these are multiple opportunities to meet up with old friends and make some new ones during formal and impromptu networking events and breaks.

ISC2 members will be delighted to learn that not only do Congress sessions, pre-conference workshops and keynote addresses offer keen cybersecurity insights, they provide opportunities to earn CPE credits to help you maintain your ISC2 certification! After Congress, you can continue earning by watching sessions on-demand that you may have missed during the live event. Create your personal agenda now in the ISC2 Congress App, either in the Apple Store or Google Play Store.

Dynamic keynotes

Our Congress keynote speakers are renowned for delivering thoughtful insights on cybersecurity, AI and machine learning. This year we are thrilled to be able to host these four remarkable speakers:

  • Dan Harris, Author and host of the 10% Happier podcast, will host an interactive session with attendees on how cybersecurity professionals can manage stress and reduce burnout through a focus on mental health and meditation.
  • Nicole Perlroth, New York Times best-selling cybersecurity author and CISA advisor, will share insights gleaned from her advisory roles with CISA and the Council on Foreign Relations’ Cyber Task Force. The discussion will include perspectives on ransomware and other threats impacting critical infrastructure and global supply chain disruption.
  • Janelle Shane, Artificial intelligence (AI) speaker and humorist, will look at the lighter side of AI, including how and why machine learning models sometimes go wrong, with humorous examples from Janelle’s own research and blog, “AI Weirdness.”
  • Alex Stamos, Chief Trust Officer at SentinelOne, professor at Stanford University and a former chief security officer (CSO) at Facebook, will discuss how corporations on the front lines of cybersecurity can build core values around online trust, safety and privacy.

Amazing sessions

Your cybersecurity peers, mentors and friends will be bringing their expertise to Congress in the form of over 100 hourlong sessions! But don’t feel like you have to split the difference because all sessions will be made available post-Congress for on-demand viewing for in-person and virtual Congress attendees. View the complete agenda and check out a few highlights we’re excited about:

  • Decoding Deepfakes: AI’s Dual Role in Digital Deception and Detection. Kyle Hinterberg, CISSP, explores the advanced landscape of AI in the creation and detection of deepfakes, addressing the sophisticated ways people produce and identify these digital deceptions.
  • Defining You: The Power of Personal Branding in Cybersecurity. Join Soumya Sagiri, CISSP, AWS Security, AWS Professional SA and Tracy Hickey, Principal Practice Security Regulated Data Manager at AWS, as they delve into the art of personal branding for cybersecurity professionals, blending human stories with professional growth. You’ll learn strategies to showcase your talents and stand out in the field.
  • Benefits and Limitations of Generative AI for Cybersecurity Awareness Training Brian R. Callahan, PhD, ISSMP, CISSP, CCSP, SSCP, CC, Senior lecturer at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is joined onstage by Shoshana Sugerman, an RPI undergraduate student. This presentation showcases how Dr. Callahan and a team of students engaged in a multi-semester project to use Generative AI to develop, deliver and iterate on security awareness training for their campus community.

Expo hall and career center

Of course, we’ll have an exposition hall featuring:

  • A substantial ISC2 booth where you can learn about the association, information about your next ISC2 certification, our chapter program and the Center for Cyber Safety and Education
  • Vendor booths to explore
  • Opportunities to meet our keynote speakers and, if Lady Luck is with you, to walk away with an autographed copy of a book
  • Our ISC2 Insights booth, where you can find out more about our editorial content, how to contribute your work to be published on ISC2 Insights, and even take part in one of our video interviews
  • Short-format education sessions
  • Our famous Passport to Prizes game, where you visit booths for a chance to earn valuable prizes

Pre-conference Workshops

Hedge your bets by including a pre-conference workshop to boost your learning! Held exclusively in-person at Caesar’s Palace on October 12 and 13, the two days leading up to Congress, these workshops are specialized intensives on the hottest cybersecurity issues of the day!

Two-day Essentials for Certification and Practice sessions

We’re offering two sessions focused on getting you closer to ISC2 certification, either the CISSP® (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or CGRC® (Governance, Risk and Compliance Certification). These fast-paced, two-day workshops are facilitated by certified ISC2 instructors and provide high-level overviews of the domains in each certification and deepen your security knowledge, using official ISC2 course materials.

Two-day Transforming Cyber Leaders workshop

This workshop equips cybersecurity leaders and aspiring leaders with the knowledge, tools and strategies to excel, lead teams, innovate in cyber practices and ensure organizational success.

Two-day Securing AI: Cybersecurity Strategy workshop

This workshop on AI and risk management is for mid- to senior-level cybersecurity professionals with 5+ years of experience or working in strategic AI roles. You’ll learn how to embrace the power of AI while strategically managing risks.

One-day Learn to Build and Conduct Tabletop Exercises workshop

Tabletop exercises help organizations prepare for cyber/privacy incidents and test their response plans. In this one-day workshop, you’ll learn to plan, develop, conduct, and evaluate these exercises, gaining practical experience in their creation and facilitation.

Networking events

Security Congress would not be complete without opportunities to mix and mingle with your cybersecurity peers! Download the Congress app, so you don’t miss the these in-person networking opportunities:

  • Chapter members can share insights with others in an exclusive reception to kick off a fantastic conference experience
  • A welcome reception on Sunday, October 15
  • Take a break in the Expo Hall “Recharge Station” to reenergize you and your electronics and connect with fellow cybersecurity professionals
  • Be sure to pack your favorite 90’s outfit to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the CISSP at the stunning rooftop lounge at Drai’s Beachclub on the evening of Tuesday, October 14
  • A networking event in the Expo Hall, including the drawing to select our Passport to Prizes winners

Conference passes and lodging

There are many ticketing options —including in-person or online options, as well as all-access passes and daily admission—with pricing for ISC2 members, non-members, government employees and students. Register before October 1 to save $200 with discounted pricing!

With so many great sessions, workshops, keynotes and opportunities to socialize with your peers, it’s a sure bet that attending the 2024 ISC2 Security Congress — either in-person or live, online —will bring a boost to your cybersecurity career. Register today, and we hope to see you soon!