Maximize Your Learning: Pre-Conference Workshops at ISC2 Security Congress 2025
ISC2 Security Congress gathers cybersecurity professionals from around the world to share industry expertise and stay ahead of what’s next. The opportunity to learn and share knowledge doesn’t just start at the conference though. Designed for those who are looking to gain even more from their Security Congress experience, our immersive pre-conference workshops offer a deeper, more focused education opportunity before the main event.
Held at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville and only available in-person October 26-27, attendees can choose from one-day and two-day workshops, each led by cybersecurity experts. Whether you’re preparing for a new credential, exploring a leadership path, or mastering a new framework, there’s a workshop designed to meet you where you are and can take you further. ISC2 members can earn up to 16 CPE credits while participating in these workshops.
Here’s a preview of the workshop lineup for Security Congress 2025:
Mastering AI Security and Strategy
Two-Day Workshop: Securing AI – Cybersecurity Strategy
As AI continues to transform the cybersecurity landscape, this advanced workshop is for professionals who are leading AI integration efforts within their organizations. The session will explore how to design secure systems within industry frameworks, utilize AI to accelerate business processes and manage risks across the entire AI lifecycle, from creation to execution to data collection.
Participants will learn how to develop long-term strategies that keep them ahead of the curve when it comes to the rapidly evolving use of AI technologies.
Elevating Cyber Leadership
Two-Day Workshop: Transforming Cyber Leadership
Strategic thinking, thoughtful communication and people management are critical skills for a cybersecurity leader alongside technical expertise. This workshop helps professionals who are stepping into leadership roles by focusing on holistic strategies that will elevate their executive presence.
Attendees will learn how to effectively translate cybersecurity concepts for business audiences, communicate with high-level stakeholders and lead teams.
Fast-Track Your Certification Journey
Two-Day Workshops: CISSP, CCSP and CGRC Essentials
These official ISC2 workshops are ideal for professionals preparing to earn—or refresh—some of the industry’s most respected certifications. Each course provides a domain-by-domain overview of CISSP®, CCSP®, or CGRC®, led by certified ISC2 instructors.
Participants will receive a digital textbook and question book, along with expert guidance on exam preparation and practical application.
Navigating Career Pivots in Cybersecurity
Two-Day Workshop: From Technologist to Manager
This workshop helps professionals take the pivotal step from being a technical contributor to leading a team. Participants will explore how to reframe core technical competencies as leadership skills that drive business results through hands-on sessions and guided assessments. Plus, experts will dive into the key differences between management and individual contributor roles, and the communication skills needed to rise through the ranks.
Addressing AI Risks with Advanced Threat Modeling
One-Day Workshop: Threat Modeling AI Systems
As AI technologies advance, so do the associated threats. This technical workshop introduces MAESTRO, a new framework for modeling risks in complex Agentic AI systems.
Attendees will build dataflow diagrams, apply multiple threat modeling methodologies including STRIDE and PASTA and explore how to identify and mitigate multi-layered AI risks in real-world scenarios. If building a safer world for AI interests you, this is a workshop to consider.
Strengthening Vendor Contracts for Privacy, Cybersecurity and AI Compliance
One-Day Workshop: Vendor Contract Reviews
Managing third-party risk is more critical than ever. This session is designed for professionals who oversee vendor relationships or are responsible for contract compliance.
Through case studies and contract review exercises, participants will learn how to identify gaps in cybersecurity and privacy terms, strengthen clauses related to AI data use and ensure alignment with evolving regulations like GDPR and CCPA.
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Whether you're looking to skill up, step up or specialize, the pre-conference workshops at Security Congress offer an unmatched opportunity to get a head start on your professional development.
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