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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
“The Apps Are Listening: Old School Security vs. New School Risks in the Age of Digital Defiance & Foreign Surveillance”
Renita Rhodes
Vice President, Audit Manager - Cybersecurity Audit, Banking Institution Adjunct MIS & Cybersecurity Instructor
With over 22 years of experience in information technology, I am a Lead Audit Manager – Cybersecurity, where I oversee the development and implementation of IT process effectiveness and efficiency initiatives, as well as the assessment and mitigation of cybersecurity risks and compliance issues. I also leverage my technical communication and training skills to facilitate the dissemination of best practices and standards across the organization and to external stakeholders.
CISO/Industry Leader Panel
"Securing the Future: CISO Insights and Industry Leaders Discussing Current Cyber Threats and Strategic Defense Practices"
Zachary Lewis
AVP IT & Chief Information Security Officer University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis
Tina Lampe
Award Winning Strategic Technology Partner/ Director - IT Software Engineering Director DIRECTV
Roftiel Constantine
Global CISO Barry-Wehmiller
Daniel Stamer
Chief Information Officer | Senior Vice President Sullivan Bank
Tami Spellman
Director, IT Security Caleres


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“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
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Presentation
Rethinking Cybersecurity for Covert Application Risks
Application and API security are stuck in a spin cycle that AI can’t save. The prevailing approach relies on developers to fix vulnerabilities while holding SecOps teams accountable for breaches, creating an unsustainable dynamic. It’s time to rethink the strategy: by detecting and responding to both attacks and vulnerabilities directly in production. Join us to see how you can evolve your security program with Application Detection and Response (ADR) to achieve more effective, efficient security.
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How AI is evolving the Threat Landscape
Explore how AI is transforming the cyber threat landscape, highlighting adversarial use cases and 2025 trends. Discover how defenders and security teams leverage AI, the types of AI in security, and their strengths and weaknesses. Learn evaluation methods and gain insights into the evolving role of AI in cybersecurity and its future implications
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Presentation
The Current Threat Landscape Requires a Unique Approach
Specialized threats targeting OT environments have been around since at least 2010, with the reports of Stuxnet. Recognizing the criticality of these devices, Threat Actors have continued evolving, continuing to target OT devices, many of which are inherently insecure-by-design. Research, such as Vedere Labs’ OT:ICEFALL research project and Project Basecamp by Digital Bond from 10 years ago showed how significant the scope of vulnerable devices are that are pervasive in critical infrastructure systems. Today’s SOC needs to not only see those devices and the risks they pose while also ensuring accurate detection of the threats uniquely targeting those OT environments they’re deployed in. This session will explore this unique threat landscape and the capabilities required to combat the threats and automatically mitigate the risks specially targeting Operational Technology environments.
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Fear, Uncertainty and AI: Why Is Operationalizing So Scary?
AI is all the rage! AI is everywhere! AI is going to change the world! Really?
So, in your company, have you fully operationalized AI agents, services, and embedded features among your SaaS providers? Most likely, not. Most companies have adopted a full-block approach to AI deployment among their users.
Why the fear? Richard Bird breaks down the myths, mysteries, and issues with the disconnect between achieving AI glory and barring the door closed for AI adoption.
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Lunch
Keynote
The Apps Are Listening: Old School Security vs. New School Risks in the Age of Digital Defiance & Foreign Surveillance
Renita Rhodes
Vice President, Audit Manager - Cybersecurity Audit, Banking Institution Adjunct MIS & Cybersecurity Instructor
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Presentation
Runtime Risk: The Enemy You Don't Know
How do you defend against a threat you can’t see? Research confirms that 60-80% of all breaches involve the successful exploitation of code weaknesses – and yet, ironically, this is where teams have the least context. The good news is, observability data can help – and we’ll unpack this opportunity together in the session.
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Securing the Next-Gen Workspace: 10 principles for guiding a Zero Trust approach to Browser Security
The modern workspace is evolving. It’s cloud-driven, powered by AI, and defined by SaaS. Join us as we discuss how enterprise workspace demands a robust security framework to address the unique vulnerabilities inherent in browser-based interactions today. This session will explore the critical challenges organizations face in securing modern browser usage and outline ten fundamental principles for establishing a comprehensive Zero Trust approach to browser security.
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Presentation
Moving Towards a Zero Trust Mindset with Email Security
With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated, relying on traditional security models leaves organizations exposed. The Zero Trust mindset challenges these outdated approaches by enforcing continuous trust verification across all resources. Learn how adopting dynamic authentication, real-time monitoring, and a Secure Access Service Edge can minimize breach risks and strengthen your security posture. This session offers insights into building a resilient framework that meets today’s security demands
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