Name
Keynote | Shaping What's Next: The CISO's Role in Cybersecurity Innovation
Date & Time
Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 9:10 AM - 9:40 AM
Keith Koo
Description

Cybersecurity is at a moment of significant change, with emerging technologies, evolving threats, and shifting business expectations creating new opportunities to rethink how we approach security. But meaningful innovation requires more than new technology; it demands a deep understanding of the challenges facing security leaders and a willingness to challenge established ways of thinking. This keynote will explore how cybersecurity innovation takes shape, what separates transformative ideas from industry hype, and how CISOs can play a more active role in influencing the solutions of tomorrow. Drawing on perspectives from technology leadership and entrepreneurship, the conversation will examine how collaboration between security practitioners, innovators, and the broader community can help turn promising ideas into lasting industry impact. Attendees will gain a fresh perspective on how they can help shape the future of cybersecurity, both within their organizations and across the industry.