Phoenix Cybersecurity Conference

Despite continuous advancements in security technologies, the frequency and impact of cybersecurity breaches have not materially declined; in fact, breaches and their associated costs continue to rise globally, even as organizations spend more on defenses. At the same time, the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI)—both as a defensive tool and by adversaries—adds complexity that technology alone cannot solve. As AI forces us to confront questions about data security and privacy that many organizations are unprepared to address, it becomes clear that technology alone is not sufficient.

Now consider the digital ecosystems we all must navigate—environments of varying size and complexity that span business units, cloud services, partner organizations, and supply chains. Traditional approaches to managing cyber risk are no longer sufficient, and technology by itself cannot overcome this challenge. Cyber risk must be addressed where it exists: at the business level. Approaches such as federated cyber risk management, which align decentralized, non-technology stakeholders around shared risk understanding and decision-making, better reflect this new reality. While technology has resulted in more complex operating environments, the solution still belongs in the hands of human-centered leadership. It is this leadership that ultimately determines whether cybersecurity succeeds or fails.

Attendees will walk away with a clear lens on why cyber breaches persist despite better technology, what AI means for human leadership roles, and how to orchestrate federated cyber risk management through people, culture, and governance, not just tools and controls.