Stay Ahead of Tomorrow’s Threats: Master AI, Blockchain, and Quantum Defense at the SANS Emerging Threats Summit
Summit: May 13-14 | Arlington, VA for All-Access or Free Live Online for select talks
Summit Chair: Rob Lee
Technologies like AI, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing are rapidly changing cybersecurity and driving new risks. It's now increasingly easier for State-sponsored cyber-attackers to target critical infrastructure and engage in espionage activities. Organizations need to understand the threats and proactively prepare for these challenges.
The upcoming SANS Emerging Threat Summit will provide valuable insights and practical solutions for handling today’s cybersecurity threats, helping organizations stay one step ahead in a constantly evolving landscape.
"Nobody else in the industry is as comprehensive as SANS or as up-to-date and knowledgeable. If you want to learn how to do your job right, I don’t think there's any better training out there right now." - Ronald C.
Day 1: The Threats
On Day 1, we will address emerging threats evolving and expanding the attack surface that organizations must defend against. These threats include increasing attacks on:
- Critical infrastructure
- Quantum computing exposing vulnerabilities in cryptographic algorithms
- Using AI/ML to automate attacks and increase the sophistication of phishing attacks
- Novel methods of breaching organizations through targeted third-party attacks
We will also examine which technologies are being exploited and identify the adversaries and threat groups rapidly leveraging these technologies to infiltrate organizations.
Day 2: The Defenses
On Day 2, the emphasis will be on understanding and defending against specific emerging threats introduced by these technologies. Attendees will learn about:
- New defensive, detection, and response techniques addressing these threats
- Leveraging AI, blockchain technologies, enhanced mitigation of third-party attack risks, and advanced endpoint monitoring
- Recommendations organizations should consider to protect against criminal and state-sponsored attacks
Learn the latest in:
- AI/ML-powered tools enhance cyber defense and attack tactics - Learn how criminals are using these technologies to automate attacks and create phishing scams that significantly increase the pace and scope of cyber exploits.
- Third-party vulnerabilities — Third-party vendor attacks, like the SolarWinds breach, illustrate the severe risk posed by compromised vendors, with reports showing that most organizations are linked to a third party that has faced a breach.
- Internet of Things (IoT) Threats – The growing use of devices has expanded potential cyber-attack vulnerabilities due to inadequate security, with attacks rising as these devices become integral to daily life.
- Leveraging Blockchain for Secure Data Integrity and Authentication – Discussions will center on exploring how Blockchain provides data integrity measures despite the risks involved and understanding how unauthorized access attempts have targeted blockchain systems.
- Mobile Device Vulnerabilities— Smartphones have become prime targets for attackers, as they now serve as critical access points for corporate breaches and cyber extortion.
- State-sponsored cyber-attacks – Understand how nation-state actors, like China-sponsored groups Salt Typhoon and Volt Typhoon, target critical infrastructure and sensitive data for cyber warfare and espionage, prompting NSA, FBI, and CISA advisories due to severe geopolitical risks.
- Quantum computing - Quantum computing presents significant computational capabilities but also makes it easier for attackers to compromise existing encryption protocols.
- Cloud Vulnerabilities - As organizations rely more on cloud-based systems, security challenges like misconfigurations are increasingly leading to data breaches. The dynamics are shifting with statistics provided by IBM suggesting an 80+% involvement of cloud data in breach incidents.
Choose Your Experience: In-Person or Live Online
Whether you're planning to dive into the full Summit experience in DC, or the free, curated content offered Live Online, you'll walk away with new tools, techniques, and connections that will have a lasting impact on your career.
In-Person: All-Access Summit Experience in Arlington
The In-Person Summit includes exclusive access to:
- ALL Summit Keynotes, Talks and Sessions
- Hands-On SANS Instructor-led Workshops: Dive into material and get hands-on experience with AI tools and techniques that you can apply immediately in your work.
- One-of-a-Kind Networking Opportunities: You'll have the chance to engage with leading experts, SANS instructors, and your peers in the community.
- An Evening Reception: Connect with your Summit Chair, speakers, and fellow attendees over some fun, food, and drinks.
- FOOD! - 2-days of breakfasts, lunches, and snacks included
- First-Access to Approved Recordings and Presentations
Live Online: Curated Talks Streamed from Arlington, VA to You
- Select Summit Talks & Content
- Interactive chat on Slack – Connect with the community
- First access to recordings and presentations
As an attendee, you’ll walk away from your Summit experience with a fresh perspective, a better connection with the community and new tools that you can immediately leverage in your work.