As organizations move from experimenting with AI to adopting it across their operations, important questions are following closely behind. On Thursday, October 1, Houston AI Club will bring together four AI governance and cybersecurity experts for a panel exploring how organizations can embrace AI while managing the security, governance, and operational responsibilities that come with it. Among the featured panelists is Michael Farnum, CEO and Co-Founder of #CYBRSECCommunity. The panel will explore questions organizations are actively confronting: • What data can teams safely share? • Who should determine which AI tools and models can be used? • How can organizations establish effective guardrails while still allowing room for experimentation and innovation? The evening will also include audience Q&A, refreshments, networking, and an opportunity to connect with Houston’s growing AI community. Thursday, October 1, 2026 6:00pm–8:00pm CT 801 Travis Street, 17th Floor (The Majestic) Houston, Texas Free validated parking will be provided courtesy of Nimble. Learn more and register through Houston AI Club: zurl.co/So1x4 #HoustonAIClub #ArtificialIntelligence #AISecurity #Cybersecurity #AIGovernance #HoustonEvents

Continue exploring the ideas and conversations from #CYBRSECCON 2026 with this collection of articles from #CYBRSECMedia. “Cybersecurity’s Human Breaking Point: AI, Burnout and Cognitive Overload” brings together coverage examining some of the conference’s most important themes, including AI-driven cognitive overload, leadership through rapid change, cybersecurity burnout, and defender resilience. The collection offers a closer look at the people, ideas, and practical lessons that shaped this year’s conference. Explore the articles and subscribe to #CYBRSECMedia for more cybersecurity reporting, insights, and community stories: zurl.co/GqZRn #CYBRSECCommunity #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #ArtificialIntelligence #CybersecurityBurnout #MentalHealth #Leadership #CybersecurityConference

Women are leading the conversation, and everyone is invited to be part of it. The ISACA Greater Houston Chapter 2026 Fall Conference, hosted by SheLeadsTech Greater Houston, will bring professionals and students together for a full day of learning, connection, and professional development. “She Leads the Future” will feature two educational tracks focused on IT Audit & Assurance and Cybersecurity, with conversations covering cybersecurity, GRC, risk, emerging technologies, AI, leadership, and career development. Attendees will hear from industry leaders, participate in expert-led sessions and a fireside chat, connect with professionals across Houston’s technology community, and earn CPE credits. Friday, October 16, 2026 8:30am–4:30pm CT Houston City College – West Loop Campus The conference welcomes professionals of all genders and at every career stage, from students and emerging professionals to experienced practitioners, mentors, allies, and senior leaders. Learn more, view the event details, and register directly through the conference page: zurl.co/cIJlm #SheLeadsTheFuture #SheLeadsTech #ISACAGreaterHouston #Cybersecurity #ITAudit #GRC #DigitalTrust #WomenInTech #HoustonEvents

Three events. Three sponsorships. One major commitment to the cybersecurity community. We are excited to welcome @ThreatLocker as a 2027 sponsor across the #CYBRSECEvents lineup: • Headline Sponsor for #CYBRSECCON September 22–23, 2027 • Blue Sponsor for #CYBRHAKCON February 2027 • Level 2 Sponsor for #OTSECCON April 14–15, 2027 ThreatLocker’s support will help us continue bringing cybersecurity professionals, researchers, hackers, executives, students, and technology leaders together for education, hands-on experiences, new ideas, and meaningful connections. Thank you to the ThreatLocker team for supporting the continued growth of the #CYBRSECCommunity. We look forward to building three incredible events together in 2027! #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #CybersecurityEvents #CybersecurityCommunity #ThreatLocker

When an AI system produces an unsafe result, exposes sensitive data, or takes a destructive action, it is easy to blame the technology. At #CYBRSECCON 2026, Elizabeth Wharton challenged attendees to look deeper. During “Keep Summer Safe: Finding Real Fixes in AI Fails”, presented as part of the first #AISECCON track, Elizabeth examined several headline-grabbing AI incidents and asked a more useful question: What actually failed? Again and again, the answers came back to familiar security fundamentals, including validation, secure development, data governance, least privilege, trust boundaries, and change control. AI can make these failures happen faster and at a greater scale, but it did not invent them. Protecting organizations in the age of AI still begins with building strong security foundations. Bill Brenner of #CYBRSECMedia explores Elizabeth’s session and its practical lessons in “AI Failures Aren’t New Security Failures. Liz Wharton Says Fix the Basics”. Read the article: zurl.co/0s9TL #CYBRSECCommunity #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #ArtificialIntelligence #AISecurity #AIGovernance #CybersecurityConference

#CYBRSECCON 2026 may be over, but the ideas, skills, and connections formed during the conference are still moving forward. Across two days, attendees explored emerging threats, artificial intelligence, OT security, leadership, career development, hands-on technical skills, and many other areas shaping the future of cybersecurity. Now, we want to hear from you: What did you learn at #CYBRSECCON? Was it an idea from a speaker, a skill you practiced inside one of the Villages, a technology you discovered in the Exhibit Hall, or something shared during a conversation with another attendee? Tell us about your biggest takeaway in the comments. We would love to know what stayed with you after the conference ended. #CYBRSECCommunity #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #CybersecurityConference #ProfessionalDevelopment #HoustonEvents

Open-source software supports critical systems across the internet, but the code is only the part we can see. During her #CYBRSECCON session, “Guardians of the Internet: What a Decade Inside Open Source Taught Me About What Really Keeps It Standing”, Dr. Kelley Misata challenged organizations to look beneath the surface. The long-term health of an open-source project also depends on its people, funding, governance, licensing, security practices, and succession planning. When organizations rely on these projects as critical infrastructure, understanding and supporting that entire ecosystem becomes part of cybersecurity due diligence. Bill Brenner of #CYBRSECMedia explores Kelley’s message and what organizations can do to support the open-source projects they depend on. Read “Open Source Security Runs the Internet. Kelley Misata Says Code Is Only Half the Battle”: zurl.co/lK01Q #CYBRSECCommunity #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #OpenSourceSecurity #Suricata #CybersecurityLeadership #CybersecurityConference

Artificial intelligence was not confined to a single session or track at #CYBRSECCON 2026. It shaped conversations across the conference about identity, governance, compliance, cognitive risk, open-source security, human resilience, and the future of cybersecurity itself. The discussions made one thing clear: AI is moving quickly, but responsible adoption requires more than new technology. Organizations need stronger foundations, clear accountability, appropriate guardrails, and people prepared to challenge what these systems produce. George V. Hulme of #CYBRSECMedia gathered nine important lessons from speakers and cybersecurity leaders across the conference. Read “9 AI Security Lessons From CYBR.SEC.CON 2026”: zurl.co/pzaji Which AI security lesson will have the greatest impact on your organization? #CYBRSECCommunity #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #ArtificialIntelligence #AISecurity #AIGovernance #CybersecurityLeadership #CybersecurityConference

Day 2 of #CYBRSECCON carried the momentum forward with another full day of learning, exploration, and community. This reel captures just some of what made the day memorable: • Attendees scanning their QR codes, receiving their badges, and starting the day with a smooth check-in experience • Cybersecurity professionals, students, and community members making new connections throughout the conference • Our wonderful Crew Members welcoming attendees at the Merchandise Store • Attendees picking up the official #CYBRSECCON Program from our newspaper-style holders • Ann Delenela opening Day 2 with her powerful keynote, “Keeping the Lights On: A Leadership Playbook Forged in Adversity, Built for the Age of AI” • Sponsors and exhibitors filling the Exhibit Hall, including TrendAI, Horizon3, Cisco, Cribl, and DeleteMe • Coffee & Snack Stations sponsored by Orca Security, World Wide Technology, Cyera, and Island • Winn Schwartau meeting readers during his book signing • New ideas and emerging technologies at the Innovation Station • Hands-on lock-picking activities inside Grayson’s Village • The next generation exploring cybersecurity at #YOUTHSECCON • Passport prize winners and our Capture the Flag winner celebrating their accomplishments • #CYBRSECCareers receiving a contribution to its Scholarship Fund, made possible through the collective support of #CYBRSECCON sponsors • Joe Marshall closing the conference with “You Can’t Patch Burnout: VPNFilter, the Defender’s Toll, and the Playbook Nobody Writes” The reel ends with an embrace between #CYBRSECCommunity Co-Founders Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder, a fitting close to two remarkable days built by and for the cybersecurity community. Spot someone you know? With their permission, tag them in the comments so they can share in the memories. The reel closes with #CYBRSECCommunity Co-Founders Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder, whose shared vision and leadership helped bring two remarkable days of cybersecurity education, exploration, and community to life. #CYBRSECCommunity #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #CybersecurityConference #HoustonEvents #BehindTheScenes

Cybersecurity teams have detailed plans for responding when systems are compromised. During the closing keynote at #CYBRSECCON 2026, Joe Marshall asked an equally important question: What is the response plan when the incident affects the people defending those systems? Joe introduced the Human Incident Response Framework, a practical approach designed to help organizations recognize burnout, secondary traumatic stress, vicarious trauma, and moral injury, then respond before the human incident becomes a crisis. His keynote brought #CYBRSECCON 2026 to a close with a message our industry cannot afford to ignore: Protecting the people behind the technology must be part of the security plan. Bill Brenner of #CYBRSECMedia examines Joe’s keynote and framework in “You Can’t Patch Cybersecurity Burnout: Joe Marshall’s Human Incident Response Framework”. Read the article: zurl.co/0aQEP #CYBRSECCommunity #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #CybersecurityBurnout #MentalHealth #Leadership #CybersecurityConference

Day 1 of #CYBRSECCON brought the energy from the moment attendees arrived! This reel captures just a few of the people, experiences, and moments that made the day so memorable: • Registration and check-in supported by our amazing Crew Members • An Exhibit Hall filled with sponsors and exhibitors, including Delinea, Zafran Security, #CYBRSECCareers, Cato Networks, Rapid7, and many more • The Book Store & Lounge, sponsored by Intezer and ServiceNow, featuring book signings with Bryan Perkola and Christopher Nourrie • Insights from Oren Niskin, Director, OT Cybersecurity – OGC at ABS Consulting • A live recording of the CISO Series Podcast featuring host David Spark, and guests Edward Contreras and Jerich Beason • Opening remarks from #CYBRSECCommunity Co-Founders Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder • Winn Schwartau’s opening keynote, “The Cognitive Pearl Harbor”, and Andy Ellis’ closing keynote, “AIpocalyptic Decisions” • Launch Pad LIVE!, where Astelia won this year’s competition and Co-Founder and CEO Alon Noy (Neuhaus) accepted the award on the company’s behalf. Spot someone you know in the reel? With their permission, tag them in the comments so they can relive Day 1 with us! Thank you to every speaker, sponsor, exhibitor, partner, Crew Member, and attendee who helped make Day 1 an incredible experience. #CYBRSECCommunity #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #CybersecurityConference #HoustonEvents Our Day 2 reel is coming soon!

At #CYBRSECCON, Ann Delenela did more than describe the challenges facing today’s cybersecurity leaders. She showed them how to move forward. During her Day 2 keynote, “Keeping the Lights On: A Leadership Playbook Forged in Adversity, Built for the Age of AI”, Ann shared lessons shaped by adversity, resilience, and the responsibility leaders carry through periods of extraordinary change. As artificial intelligence accelerates that change, her message was clear: Technology can support decision-making, but it cannot replace deliberate, accountable human leadership. George V. Hulme of #CYBRSECMedia explores Ann’s keynote and leadership philosophy in “CISO Ann Delenela: Don’t Fear the Change. Lead It.” Read the article: zurl.co/lOOpb #CYBRSECCommunity #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #Leadership #Resilience #ArtificialIntelligence #WomenInCybersecurity #CybersecurityConference

We are still taking in everything that happened at #CYBRSECCON 2026. For two days, the George R. Brown Convention Center was filled with learning, hands-on experiences, new ideas, meaningful conversations, and thousands of people who make the cybersecurity community what it is. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped bring this conference to life. We have many more moments to share. Watch for photos, videos, speaker highlights, and stories from across the conference coming soon. #CYBRSECCommunity #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #CybersecurityConference #HoustonEvents

Congratulations to Astelia, winner of the #CYBRSECCON 2026 LaunchPad competition! Five innovative cybersecurity startups took the LaunchPad stage to present their solutions before security practitioners, CISOs, investors, and business leaders. Astelia came out on top with its approach to helping security teams identify the vulnerabilities attackers can actually reach and focus remediation where it matters most. Congratulations to the Astelia team on an exciting and well-earned win! We also want to recognize finalists Above Security, MokN, Singulr AI, and VisionHeight for bringing their ideas, technology, and vision to the LaunchPad stage. The future of cybersecurity innovation was on full display. Learn more about Astelia’s winning approach and this year’s competition: zurl.co/DUjWQ #CYBRSECCON #LaunchPad #Cybersecurity #CybersecurityStartups #CyberInnovation #CybersecurityCommunity #Houston

That’s a wrap on #CYBRSECCON 2026! Joe Marshall closed out two incredible days with his keynote, “You Can’t Patch Burnout: Resilience Through the Hacker Mindset”, bringing the conference to a powerful and fitting conclusion. Thank you to every speaker, sponsor, exhibitor, partner, crew member, volunteer, and attendee who helped make this year’s conference possible. We have plenty more to share, so watch for recap photos, videos, and highlights coming soon. The #CYBRSECCommunity is already building what comes next. Save the dates: CYBR.HAK.CON. | February 2027 OT.SEC.CON. | April 14–15, 2027 CYBR.SEC.CON. | September 22–23, 2027 We cannot wait to do it all again! #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #CybersecurityConference #HoustonEvents

#CYBRSECCON 2026 is still happening, but the response has been so incredible that we are already looking ahead! We are excited to announce that CyberOne has signed on as the headline sponsor for #CYBRSECCON 2027 and the Purple Sponsor for CYBR.HAK.CON. Thank you, CyberOne, for continuing to believe in this conference and the community behind it. Your support helps us keep building, growing, and finding new ways to bring even more value, opportunities, and connection to the cybersecurity community next year. Want to be part of what we are building for 2027? Sponsorship opportunities are already available. Contact us at info@cscgroupllc.com to start the conversation. #Cybersecurity #CybersecurityCommunity #CybersecurityEvents #InfoSec #Houston

Humans became extraordinarily effective decision-makers by relying on cognitive shortcuts that help us act quickly and efficiently. But what happens when artificial intelligence learns how to exploit those same shortcuts? During his #CYBRSECCON presentation, Andy Ellis examined how AI, algorithms, and targeted content can shape the information people see and potentially influence the choices they make. The concern extends far beyond inaccurate AI responses. If machines increasingly control the environment in which people decide what is true, what matters, and what to do next, they could begin undermining the decision-making abilities that helped humanity thrive. Bill Brenner of #CYBRSECMedia explores Andy’s argument in “AIpocalyptic Decisions: Andy Ellis Warns AI Could Exploit How Humans Make Choices”. Read the article: zurl.co/eGSs5 #CYBRSECCommunity #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #ArtificialIntelligence #AISecurity #CognitiveSecurity #CybersecurityConference

Day 2 of #CYBRSECCON began with a powerful keynote from Ann Delenela, Vice President and CISO of Entergy: “Keeping the Lights On: A Leadership Playbook Forged in Adversity, Built for the Age of AI” Ann’s message was deeply moving and inspirational, but its greatest value was practical. Through personal experiences and hard-earned leadership lessons, she offered a path forward for leaders navigating adversity, uncertainty, and extraordinary odds. Her keynote challenged us to lead with purpose, remain resilient, and continue moving forward even when the path ahead is difficult. And Day 2 is only getting started. Attendees still have a full day of sessions across specialized tracks, hands-on Villages, the Exhibit Hall, #YOUTHSECCON., and our closing keynote ahead. Follow along as we continue sharing highlights from #CYBRSECCON. #CYBRSECCommunity #Cybersecurity #Leadership #Resilience #WomenInCybersecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #CybersecurityConference

Cybersecurity has spent decades learning how to filter hostile traffic, malicious code, and untrustworthy signals. During today’s opening keynote at #CYBRSECCON, Winn Schwartau argued that humans must learn to do the same. In “The Cognitive Pearl Harbor,” Winn explored how artificial intelligence, algorithms, bots, and information overload increasingly compete for our attention and influence what we believe. His message: Critical thinking is no longer enough. Before deciding what to think about information, we must first determine whether it deserves our attention at all. He calls that process “Critical Ignoring”. Bill Brenner of #CYBRSECMedia captured the central ideas from Winn’s keynote, including cognitive surrender, the human mind as an attack surface, and the need to build stronger cognitive defenses. Read “The Cognitive Pearl Harbor: Winn Schwartau Says Cybersecurity Must Learn to Ignore”: zurl.co/WZNmz #CYBRSECCommunity #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #CognitiveSecurity #ArtificialIntelligence #AISecurity #CybersecurityConference

Speaker sessions are officially underway at #CYBRSECCON! Among this morning’s sessions, Jonathan Pollet, Founder of Red Tiger Security, and Dennis Parker, Principal Consultant at UTSI, explored the continued evolution of industrial cybersecurity in: “Reimagining ISA/IEC 62443: Current Evolutions, the AI Disruption, and the Future of Process Safety Convergence” The conversation examined an important question for the future of OT security: How must established standards evolve as artificial intelligence disrupts industrial environments and cybersecurity converges with process safety? There is much more ahead today, including Launch Pad LIVE! At 2:45pm, head to #EXECSECCON in Ballroom B to watch five innovative cybersecurity companies take the stage and pitch for the stars. Hosted by Andy Ellis, the competition will feature Above, Astelia, Singulr AI, MoKn, and Vision Height. Launch Pad LIVE! 2:45pm–3:30pm Ballroom B Follow this channel for more sessions, speakers, and highlights from #CYBRSECCON. #CYBRSECCommunity #OTSECCON #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #OTSecurity #ICSsecurity #CybersecurityInnovation