Follow the path of a cybersecurity event from the moment attackers first gain entry to the point where it affects business operations. Get practical tips for recognizing, managing, and limiting the impact of an incident as it unfolds.
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 from 1PM - 6:30PM
Time for arrivals, check-ins, and networking with other business leaders.
Speaker: Dan LeCompte, Executive Vice President of Sales, West Region, Impact Networking
An introductory message from Impact's Dan LeCompte to kick off the day.
Speaker: Cory Carnes, Chief Revenue Officer, DOT Security
Hear how cybersecurity has evolved and look ahead to the threats organizations are likely to face in 2027. This session offers a high-level discussion of emerging risks and what they mean for staying protected, covering:
- The evolution from isolated viruses to organized crime, nation-state actors, and cybercrime-as-a-service models
- Today’s threat landscape, including automated social engineering, deepfakes, and AI-driven attacks
- Where IT responsibility ends and cybersecurity accountability begins
- What government guidance and industry data reveal about the new reality of cybersecurity risk
Speaker: Jeremiah School, President, DOT Security
Let our experts walk you through the critical first days after a major security breach, from initial containment to communication and recovery. Explore why leadership involvement matters and how executives can help guide an effective response.
Take a few minutes to make a dent in your inbox, stretch your legs, or meet a fellow attendee.
Speaker: Ray Santoro, Vice President of Consulting Services, Impact Networking
Panel: Select Executives from insurance, legal, and other professional services industries
Moderator: Jeff Richards, Vice President of Enterprise Security Strategy, DOT Security
This panel brings together professionals from insurance, professional services, and legal fields to discuss why cyber resilience comes from a combination of practices, coverage, and guidance rather than any single tool. Hear varied perspectives on how these areas work together to help organizations prepare for and recover from cyber incidents, including:
- Why cybersecurity is now a core business requirement, from a third-party perspective
- How cybersecurity risk affects insurance coverage, banking relationships, and financial exposure
- Why governance and risk alignment matter for organizations of all sizes and industries
- What business leaders need to understand to build long-term operational resilience
Take a few minutes to make a dent in your inbox, stretch your legs, or meet a fellow attendee.
Speakers: Ray Santoro, Cory Carnes, Jeff Richards, & Jeremiah School
Get dropped in the middle of realistic cybersecurity scenarios to explore how decisions play out during an incident. Then, discuss it all with an open Q&A and the chance to ask the experts what's on your mind.
Speaker: Jeff Richards, Vice President of Enterprise Security Strategy, DOT Security
Pull together the day’s key takeaways and get practical next steps you can take to strengthen your organization's cybersecurity, and a clearer sense of where to focus your efforts to become more resilient.
Closing the Day Out
Sip on cocktails, enjoy a selection of hors d'oeuvres, and chat with cybersecurity experts and other business leaders.