Free Virtual Summit: Thursday, April 24

Summit Co-Chairs: Frank Kim & Jerich Beason

"Summits are a great way to meet and talk to the trail blazers; the individuals who each in their own way help shine a light for the rest of the community." - Michael Decker 

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Learn, share, and engage with fellow cybersecurity leaders.

In a rapidly evolving threat landscape, leaders can’t just keep up—they must set the standard. The SANS Cybersecurity Leadership Summit is for industry leading CISOs, directors and managers looking to empower themselves with the knowledge and tools to not just participate, but to set the pace in cybersecurity leadership. 

This Summit provides invaluable insights from industry trailblazers who will share their strategies, lessons learned, and best advice. 

Top 5 Reasons to Attend:  

1) Learn how to turn obstacles into opportunities from leaders who’ve paved the way.  

2) In-depth talks on analyzing risk, assessing threats, and building and leading teams 

3) Networking with experts and peers tackling the same hard-to-solve problems 

4) New tools and approaches that you can immediately leverage in your work 

5) Earn CPE credits for attending live (1 per hour of content) 

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The Cybersecurity Leadership Summit will address a wide range of topics, including: 

  • Managing and leading technical teams and security projects 

  • Effective communication with the executive team and business leaders 

  • Assessing threats and analyzing risk 

  • Implementing successful project management of security initiatives 

  • Building and leading a cloud security program 

  • Aligning security initiatives with organizational culture 

  • Handling positive negotiations with vendors 

  • Creating a talented team that includes selecting a managed service to supplement 

  • Gaining familiarity with legal and regulatory requirements 

What Attendees Say 

Attending the SANS Cybersecurity Leadership Summit was an insightful and enriching experience. The event was well-organized, featuring a diverse lineup of speakers who are experts in their respective fields. The presentations covered a wide range of relevant topics, from emerging AI threats and innovative defense strategies to leadership skills essential for navigating the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.” - Majda W. 

I found the sessions to be very useful and walked away with insights that will make my daily activities more effective.” - Fabio S. 

"I've managed to learn something I didn't know from nearly every session, and I've been made aware of additional tools or methodologies that will help." - Dallas M. 

The 2025 Cybersecurity Leadership Summit Call for Presentations will open soon. If you are interested in presenting, we’d be delighted to consider your proposal with use cases and communicable lessons. To be notified when our Call for Presentations opens, submit your interest to be notified here.

To get a taste of the type of dynamic presentations and speakers you’ll see at the Cybersecurity Leadership Summit check out these 2024 Summit talks.

Important Dates

Refund Date
April 9, 2025