Unintended Opportunities from Obstacles 2025EXPIRED

Come and network with your friends, make new friends, and hear two amazing speakers. A buffet dinner will be served and drinks will be available.

Topic One: Unintended Opportunities from Obstacles

Life often presents us with both exciting opportunities and significant challenges. Many of us find ourselves questioning how to approach a tough assignment or navigate conflicts with colleagues. The key to success isn't necessarily found in technology or staying up-to-date with the latest trends. Instead, it's about how we respond to these challenges. This presentation will explore strategies and benefits that can help us overcome obstacles and advance in our careers.

Speaker One: Jimmy Sanders

Jimmy Sanders is President of ISSA International. Formerly, he was Head of Information Security at Netflix DVD. A technology leader, Jimmy has years of leadership experience with companies such as Netflix, Samsung, ISSA International, SAP and others. He is also a Board member of the Information Security Leaders Foundation (ISLF), and a member of the SpireOne. He is a Cyber Security Committee advisor for Merritt College, Ohlone College as well as on advisory boards for other colleges and non-profit movements. Mr. Sanders holds CISSP, CRISC & CISM certifications.

Topic Two: Defending Large Language Models: Securing Chatbots, Copilots, and AI Agents

This talk will explore the critical and vulnerable points in large language models (LLMs) used in chatbots, AI copilots, and intelligent agents. We’ll begin by understanding the trust boundaries in these systems and then dive into how to defend them against emerging threats. Taking a comprehensive approach, we’ll examine the tools, processes, and best practices that every security professional should adopt. The session will draw on several real-world case studies to demonstrate the concepts. We will dive into the Responsible AI Software Engineering (RAISE) framework as a way to approach end-to-end security for your LLM system. This is a must-attend event for anyone preparing to face the evolving challenges of AI security and protect their systems from tomorrow's cutting-edge threats.

Speaker Two: Steve Wilson

Steve Wilson is a pioneer in Generative AI and cybersecurity, driving advancements in AI-powered cyber defense and securing AI systems. As the Chief Product Officer at Exabeam, Steve spearheaded the launch of a powerful Generative AI copilot for security analysts, significantly enhancing the speed and accuracy of cybersecurity incident investigations.