The New Era of Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity professionals globally are facing opponents that are operating with increasing complexity and speed.
Threats have evolved into sophisticated, multi-stage campaigns designed to bypass traditional defenses. AI is transforming the field, enabling large-scale deception and automated attacks that push even the most advanced security operations to their limits.
Security professionals now face a new era of challenges, including:
- Ransomware campaigns that leverage zero-day exploits and data extortion to evade detection and maximize impact
- Deepfakes used in social engineering, financial fraud and disinformation, threatening trust, identity and brand reputation
- AI-powered attacks that deploy automation and machine learning for faster, more adaptive and evasive intrusion techniques
In this environment, vigilance alone is not enough.
Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and incident response teams need to evolve, adopting agile strategies and advanced capabilities that go beyond the traditional playbook.
Fortunately, as cyber threats grow more advanced, so do the tools, strategies and insights available to combat them — if you know how to use them effectively. That’s where the right training makes a difference.
Why SecOps Leaders Can’t Afford to Miss ISC2 Security Congress
ISC2 Security Congress 2025, taking place October 28–30 in Nashville and online, is an essential platform for Security Operations (SecOps) and cyber defense professionals confronting emerging threats and protecting their organizations.
Attendees will sharpen their skills and turn theory into action through:
- Hands-on tactics and demonstrations
- Proven frameworks
- Expert foresight designed to help you anticipate, adapt to and outmaneuver today’s evolving threats
Whether you’re running an SOC, crafting incident response plans, or battling disinformation campaigns, these sessions deliver critical knowledge and strategies to keep your organization one step ahead.
Spotlight Sessions
Plan for Chaos: Why Most Incident Response Plans Fail Big
Featuring: Lora Vaughn, CISSP – Vaughn Cyber Group
Discover why many incident response plans collapse under real-world pressure due to hidden chaos and overlooked gaps. This session guides you in designing resilient, adaptable playbooks tailored for complex, high-impact incidents — arming you to respond effectively when it matters most.
From Overwhelmed to Optimized: Transforming a SOC to Deliver Real Security Impact
Featuring: Jason O'Dell, BS, CISSP, CISA, CISM, GMOB, GCIH – Walmart
Break free from alert fatigue and reactive workflows with actionable strategies to align your SOC with business objectives. Learn how to enhance threat detection, prioritize alerts and streamline response efforts to build a proactive security operation.
DeepFakes and Corporate Cybersecurity
Featuring: Felix Hernandez, CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CEH – All American Technology Solutions Group/Strategic Sentinels
Gain hands-on insight into how deepfakes are created and weaponized against organizations. Get equipped with the latest detection tools and practical mitigation techniques to defend your brand, safeguard trust and counter AI-driven social engineering and fraud.
Advanced Persistent Threats: The Ongoing Challenge of State-Sponsored Cyber Espionage
Featuring: Thomas Graham, MBA, MS, PhD – Redspin and Tara Lemieux – Cybersec Investments
Dive into real-world case studies and intelligence on sophisticated nation-state actors targeting critical infrastructure. Learn proven defense strategies and threat-hunting techniques to detect, disrupt and mitigate advanced persistent threats with confidence.
AI-Powered OT Security: Enhancing Cyber Defense with Large Language Models (LLMs)
Featuring: Sedat Salman – Schneider Electric
Explore how generative AI is revolutionizing OT cybersecurity by accelerating threat detection, enabling predictive analytics and automating responses in ICS/SCADA environments. Discover practical integration methods and how to address challenges like AI bias and data privacy to strengthen your OT defenses.
Get Ready for What’s Next
Seats are filling fast for these high-interest, high-impact sessions. Register for ISC2 Security Congress 2025 today to secure your spot.