Atlanta Cybersecurity Conference
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Hybrid
Join Us in Atlanta for the Futurecon Cybersecurity Event!
Hear from our esteemed speakers while gaining up to 10 CPE credits. Immerse yourself in the latest cybersecurity developments to gain valuable insights in today’s dynamic threat landscape. Learn how to effectively manage risk, demo the newest technologies from an array of different sponsors, and network with your local community.
Don’t miss our special ceremony recognizing our honorary attendees receiving an Award of Excellence!
Join us live for breakfast, lunch, and a wrap up cocktail happy hour!
Keynote Speaker
“Elevating Your Security Program Through Business Enablement ”
James Azar
CISO, AP4 Group Host of The CyberHub Podcast, CISO Talk
James Azar is a CISO that works, leads, and is dedicated to the security and business mission to ensure the continuity and fluidity of cybersecurity within the business. In his experience, James has served as CTO, CIO, and CISO but his passion is the intersection of Security and Business where innovation and out of box thinking are needed to succeed.
James is the host of The CyberHub Podcast, CISO Talk, and a new and noteworthy privacy podcast called Goodbye Privacy.
James is a public speaker and event host that hosts the annual CyberHub Summit in Atlanta and has spoken in events across the globe from CyberTech Israel, RSA, and has been published in Fox, OAN, AJC, ABC, and many more publications
James has served on the Board of Advisors for the NTSC and currently serves as Vice President of Programming for AFCEA Atlanta Chapter, IAC (Israeli American Council) Eitanim Mentor, and works with the Veteran community as well as supports several Non-Profits.
James enjoys multiple espressos a day, chasing down a steak with Whiskey, Bourbon, or scotch.
CISO/Industry Leader Panel
"Securing the Future: CISO Insights and Industry Leaders Discussing Current Cyber Threats and Strategic Defense Practices"
James Azar
CISO, AP4 Group Host of The CyberHub Podcast, CISO Talk
Naresh Yelkoti
Sr. Information Security Engineer U.S. Bank
Kenneth Foster
Chief Information Security Officer Candescent
Felicia Hedgebeth
Chief Information Officer Georgia Department of Banking and Finance
Luis Valenzuela
Director, Data Governance and Data Loss Prevention InComm Payments
Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Partner
“Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT problem”
FutureCon Events brings high-level Cyber Security Training to C-suite executives and CISOs (chief information security officers).
Join us for a day with multiple illuminating presentations and a panel discussion featuring C-level executives who have effectively mitigated the risk of Cyber Attacks, demo the newest technology, and discover the cutting-edge security approaches to prepare you for the future of the Cyber World.
You will gain the latest knowledge you need to enable applications while keeping your computing environment secure from even the most advanced Cyber Threats. Interact with the world’s security leaders and your peers to gather details on other pressing topics of interest to the information security community.
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Agenda
Times are subject to change
Opening Introductions | Check In | Networking
Security Blindspots
Communicating Risk
Sponsor Networking Time
Visit Sponsor Booths – find amazing people, information, and prizes! Get updated on the latest technologies!
Tricks for Endpoint Security
Building a Response Strategy
Sponsor Networking Time
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Lunch
Keynote
Elevating Your Security Program Through Business Enablement
Sponsor Networking Time
Visit Sponsor Booths – find amazing people, information, and prizes! Get updated on the latest technologies!
Current Risk Management
What is Cloud Security
Sponsor Networking Time
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Defending Against Data Breaches
Identifying Threats in your Workplace
Sponsor Networking Time
Visit Sponsor Booths – find amazing people, information, and prizes! Get updated on the latest technologies!