Name
Afternoon Keynote | Security at the Speed of Business: Managing Risk in an Era of AI and Extreme Velocity
Date & Time
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 2:50 PM - 3:20 PM
Tom Dager Matt King
Description

AI may be dominating the conversation, but the bigger shift is the pace of change it represents. Organizations are operating at a level of speed and scale that is exposing new volumes of vulnerabilities, forcing security leaders to rethink how they manage risk, prioritize response, and communicate urgency to the business. Even mature programs are being stress-tested as vulnerability counts surge and expectations for rapid remediation collide with limited resources and growing complexity.

This session explores how CISOs are adapting to this new reality by reframing vulnerability management, evolving their leadership approach, and aligning more closely with business priorities. The conversation will dig into how to quantify and communicate risk in ways executives understand, how to operate effectively in environments defined by ambiguity and speed, and how to balance control with the flexibility the business demands. Attendees will walk away with a clearer perspective on leading security programs that can keep up with the velocity of modern enterprise without losing sight of what matters most.