Monday, March 23rd 2026
Securing the AI Advantage: Strategic Cyber Architectures for 2026
5:30 - 8:00pm PT | San Francisco, CA
Event Overview
To securely enable business in the age of AI, organizations must undergo a fundamental mind shift around cybersecurity.
No longer can security be treated as a technology stack, a cost, an afterthought – a collection of reactive tools and compliance requirements. It must be seen through a business lens, as a strategic enabler tied directly to business performance and growth.
But how can a security leader be a catalyst to turn cybersecurity into a strategic business enabler?
As AI becomes central to business success, it’s critical to secure the digital technologies and infrastructure that power it. Successful transformation is the key.
Among the discussion topics:
- How does one implement business-aligned cybersecurity?
- How can cybersecurity shift to an outcomes-driven approach?
- What is a practical strategy for simplifying and modernizing the cybersecurity tech stack?
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Moderator
Tom Field
SVP Editorial
ISMG
Gani Bhagavathula
Capability Lead Advisory
NTT DATA
Sudheesh Babu
Global Capability Leader
NTT DATA
Speakers
Register now for this exclusive session, where you will join subject matter experts and peers in a deep discussion about cybersecurity transformation.
This session will be:
- Chatham house rule
- Peer driven
- Pitch free
Subject matter expert
Bob Gilbert
Vice President, GTM Strategy and Chief Evangelist
Netskope
Damian Chung is a cybersecurity leader with over 25 years of security and IT experience.As VP of Cyber Defense, Damian oversees the global SOC, Threat and Vulnerability Management, and Operational Threat Intelligence/Detection. He also leads the Netskope Customer Zero program. He is working on deeper AI integrations for many security operational tasks to improve response and remediation metrics, reduce risk, and stay ahead of attackers.Before Netskope, Chung was head of Cybersecurity Engineering/Architecture at Dignity Health, where he implemented multiple cybersecurity controls and helped mature their security program by developing a healthcare-focused security roadmap. Additionally, Damian has held the role of VP of IT, Cloud Security & Compliance for a healthcare technology company where he built a HIPAA-compliant cloud service. Damian has an MSc from Arizona State.
Subject matter expert
Justin Rowe
Managing Director
Deloitte
Aaron works with large financial institutions in North America, Europe, and the UK to ensure they are able to safely and securely use Google Cloud for their critical workloads. Aaron has significant experience in the implementation and configuration of Google Cloud security products, and leads the development of technical solutions to meet stringent customer requirements. Aaron has been at Google for 7 years, beginning in the Professional Services Organization, specializing in security. Prior to Google, Aaron worked as a data scientist in Cyber Risk at Deloitte.
Aaron also holds a PhD in experimental condensed matter physics from the University of Toronto, in Toronto, Ontario, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Physics from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario.
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Venue
Ula Restaurant & Tapas Bar
Post Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
Underwritten by
Operating in over 50 countries and regions, NTT DATA offers a comprehensive range of services, including consulting, industry solutions, IT modernization, business process services, and managed services. The company serves a diverse clientele, including 75% of the Fortune Global 100, across various sectors such as finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and public services.
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