"Cybersecurity Leadership in the Age of AI: Defending at Machine Speed"
"Cybersecurity Leadership in the Age of AI: Defending at Machine Speed"
Tue May 12 - 5:20 PM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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Session: Cybersecurity Leadership in the Age of AI: Defending at Machine Speed
In 2026, cybersecurity executives are operating under unprecedented pressure. AI adoption is accelerating faster than governance frameworks can keep pace. Autonomous agents are being deployed across business units, AI-generated code is entering production at scale, and non-human identities now vastly outnumber human users. Meanwhile, regulatory scrutiny is intensifying, compliance has become continuous, and cyber threats are increasingly AI-powered and automated.This executive panel explores the strategic realities shaping cybersecurity leadership in 2026. How do CISOs and cybersecurity leaders maintain visibility and control in an AI-driven enterprise? How do they align cyber risk with business growth? And how must security operating models evolve to defend at machine speed?
Join leading security executives for a candid conversation about the pressures, priorities, and decisions defining the modern mandate.
Key Takeaways
- How cybersecurity leaders are adapting operating models to defend at machine speed.
- Strategies for governing AI adoption while enabling business innovation.
- How to manage non-human identities, automated threats, and continuous compliance.
- Best practices for aligning cyber risk with executive and board priorities.
- What modern CISOs must prioritize to lead successfully in 2026.
Bio
Christine Gadsby, Chief Security Advisor, BlackBerryChristine Gadsby is Vice President and Chief Security Advisor at BlackBerry Secure Communications, bringing over 25 years of expertise in mobile, software, and information security. A pioneer in software supply chain and mobile communications security strategies, Christine has shaped the industry and government security frameworks trusted by the world's most security-conscious organizations.
She is recognized for building elite security teams and delivering industry-leading security capabilities, while driving enterprise security transformation and championing business value at the executive and C-suite level. Christine currently leads BlackBerry's security thought leadership and spearheads the AI vision for security controls and governance, serving as a strategic advisor to global governments and highly regulated industries.
A sought-after keynote speaker, panelist, and media contributor, Christine has taken the stage at premier global events including Black Hat, RSA Conference, Mobile World Congress, and the ASEAN Countries Security Summit, and has appeared in outlets including Fox News, CBS, the Today Show, and Dark Reading. Her leadership and commitment to diversity in technology have earned her distinguished recognition, including Cybersecurity Woman of the Year, Power 100 Women in Security, and Top 10 Women Leading Cybersecurity. Christine holds dual bachelor's degrees in Information Technology and Business Administration Management, alongside multiple security certifications.
Susan Koski, 2x CISO, Former CISO, PNC
Susan is a 2x CISO who has rebuilt programs from inception, matured, operationalized and optimized results. She has more than 25 years of experience in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Business Continuity and Third-Party Risk Management. She has served in executive leadership roles with PNC as the CISO (Fortune 150), Aetna as the Chief Data Protection Officer, Synovus as the CISO and BNY as the Managing Director of Technology Risk Management.
She has a record of rebuilding programs with highly capable teams. She reengineers processes and technology for efficiency and innovation – creating opportunities to achieve continuous learning to address complex issues.
Susan is a CISO Executive Network Advisory Council member, Governing Body of the Global Evanta CISO Council, Member of the BITS Security Steering Committee and prior Board members of the Cyber Risk Institute and the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Masters in Business Administration.
Aysha Khan, CIO and CISO, Treasure Data
Aysha Khan is an award-winning CISO and CIO with two decades of success leading cybersecurity, AI, and digital transformation across high-growth startups and Fortune 500 enterprises. Recognized as Cybersecurity Leader of the Year 2025 and named one of the 100 Inspirational Women Making a Difference in Cybersecurity, she is a global speaker and trusted boardroom voice. Aysha is also an active angel investor and advisor to multiple funds and startups, and a transformation coach helping high-performing leaders unlock clarity, confidence, and sustainable impact. She is the founder of Inward to Upward, where she shares leadership and transformation insights through her Substack: inwardtoupward.substack.com.
Virginia Mayo, Vice President, Distinguished Engineer, Kyndryl
Dr. Virginia Mayo is a Kyndryl Vice President and Distinguished Engineer specializing in Security & Resiliency Architecture. A globally recognized technical expert and The Open Group™ Distinguished Technical Specialist, she has built a career defined by leadership in enterprise infrastructure automation and resilient system design. Virginia is a patented innovator who bridges the gap between complex technical architecture and business continuity, with a recent focus on leveraging AI to enhance automation and predictive resiliency. She currently provides global technical leadership in Kyndryl's Security & Resiliency Practice, ensuring that enterprise systems are not only secure and compliant but also intelligent and adaptive to the evolving threat landscape.
Virginia earned her D.Sc. in Civil Security Leadership, Management & Policy from NJCU, specializing in human-centric cybersecurity. Her multi-disciplinary background includes an MS in Engineering Management and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Computer Engineering and Information Technology from NJIT.
