The Long Game: AI-Driven Cyber Strategy in an Era of Global Disruption

Welcome to The Long Game: AI-Driven Cyber Strategy in an Era of Global Disruption event! Join us at Las Positas College on November 14, 2025, at 8:00 AM (Pacific Time)

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About your day: The Long Game: AI-Driven Cyber Strategy in an Era of Global Disruption

The ISC2 East Bay Chapter invites cybersecurity professionals, leaders, and enthusiasts to "The Long Game: AI-Driven Cyber Strategy in an Era of Global Disruption," a pivotal conference taking place on Friday, November 14th, 2025, at Las Positas College in Livermore, CA. In an escalating global landscape marked by geopolitical tensions and climate change impacts, this event delves into leveraging artificial intelligence to forge resilient, long-term cybersecurity strategies. Attendees will gain actionable insights into navigating complex risks, mitigating climate-related cyber threats, and harnessing AI's power to anticipate and counter evolving challenges, ensuring business continuity and a secure future.

The conference boasts an impressive lineup of thought leaders. Bob Kolasky, SVP Critical Infrastructure Sectors at Exiger, will kick off the day by exploring "The AI Supply Chain: A National Security Imperative," focusing on proactive risk management in an AI-driven world. Following this, Yossi Applebaum, CEO of Sepio, will unveil "The Invisible Threat Layer," demonstrating how AI and practical physics secure hardware for the long game. Dr. Alissa Abdullah (Dr. Jay), SVP, Emerging Corporate Security Solutions and CISO at Mastercard, will address "Resilience in the Deep Fake Face of AI Cybercrime," providing strategies for navigating this emerging threat. Indus Khaitan, Founder and CEO of Redblock, will present "Beyond the Benchmark: AI’s Role in Resilient Cybersecurity," showcasing how AI drives proactive risk management and rapid recovery. Finally, Juliet Okafor, JD, CEO of RevolutionCyber and an accomplished author, will discuss "Beyond Tech: Building Resilient Security Culture and Rapid Response for the AI Era," emphasizing the human element in cyber resilience.

Jim Dempsey, Managing Director of the IAPP Cybersecurity Law Center, will deliver the conference Keynote Address at 1 PM. This highly anticipated address, "Cybersecurity and Privacy Policy: Analysis of Executive Actions and Legislation in the 47th Presidential Term and 119th Congressional Session," provides unparalleled insight into the evolving policy landscape. This session will offer a profound examination of what has changed and what has continued from previous administrations, the influence of competition with China, the development of offensive cyber operations, and emerging regulatory approaches. Attendees will gain a deep understanding of the long-term strategic considerations essential for navigating the complex and rapidly changing cyber and data governance environment, including AI-driven cybersecurity strategies and data privacy regulations.

Our afternoon agenda includes two expert panel conversations, featuring distinguished leaders, some familiar and some new, who are known for steering today's most respected and accomplished cybersecurity enterprises. Tolgay Kizilelma, Ph.D., will moderate "The Intersection of Geopolitics and Cyber: Strategies for Mitigating Global Threats," while Stephen Bartolini from NextPeak will lead "AI vs. AI: The Evolving Landscape of AI-Driven Cyber Warfare," offering diverse perspectives on critical cybersecurity challenges.

The hallmark feature of "The Long Game" conference is the "Cyber Emergency Kit" activity. Attendees with a Full Day Pass, or those who select a Networking Pass option that includes it, will receive a branded backpack, which they fill with essential tools and resources contributed by a diverse array of vendors. This interactive element provides tangible assets for long-term cyber resilience and incident response, creating a personalized collection of actionable insights and practical utilities. Participating vendors represent a broad spectrum of cybersecurity solutions, including: Astrix Security (securing non-human identities and SaaS connectivity), BigID (AI-powered data discovery, classification, and privacy), BreachRX (AI-powered incident response management), Exiger (AI-powered supply chain and third-party risk management), Horizon3.ai (autonomous penetration testing), Illumio (Zero Trust Segmentation), Intezer (automating threat triage and investigation), NetAlly (portable network testing and analysis), One Identity (comprehensive identity and access management), Redblock (AI-driven data backup and recovery), RevolutionCyber (human risk management and security culture transformation), Semperis (Active Directory protection and recovery), Sepio (Hardware Access Control and asset visibility), StellarCyber (Open XDR platform for unified security operations), StrongDM (unified infrastructure access management and auditing), Summit 7 (DIB cybersecurity compliance and Microsoft 365 security), Symmetry Systems (Data Security Posture Management - DSPM), The Good Data Factory (data analytics for rapid cyber incident assessment), and Trace3 (IT solutions and consulting for cloud, security, and data intelligence). This hands-on experience, combined with networking opportunities and up to 13 CPEs for full participation, ensures attendees leave with both knowledge and practical tools to navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape.