September 2024 Event: The Future of AI in Security - Realizing the Potential and Overcoming Challenges

​AI is often touted as the future of cybersecurity, but how far have we really come? Join us for an insightful panel discussion featuring industry leaders at the forefront of integrating AI into security practices. This event will explore the current state of AI in security, the practical challenges of implementation, and the future outlook. Whether you’re curious about AI’s potential or looking for strategies to enhance your security operations, this panel will provide valuable takeaways. The event will conclude with a special Q&A session with ISSA International President Jimmy Sanders, offering attendees the opportunity to engage directly with the speakers.

​Key Topics Covered Will Include:

• ​The real impact of AI on security workflows today

• ​Challenges in scaling AI solutions for security

• ​How automation and AI are transforming security practices

• ​The future of AI in security: trends to watch

​Why Attend:

• ​Expert Insights: Hear from pioneers in AI and cybersecurity who are shaping the future of the industry.

• ​Practical Applications: Learn how to effectively leverage AI to enhance your security posture, automate workflows, and manage emerging threats.

• ​Industry Trends: Stay informed on the latest trends and future directions of AI in security.

• ​Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow professionals and industry leaders in the cybersecurity community.

• ​Exclusive Q&A: Engage directly with ISSA International President Jimmy Sanders in a special session following the panel discussion.

​Event Details:

• ​Moderator: Kabir Mathur, CEO & Founder, Leen

• ​Panelists:

  • ​Dr. Diane Lin, CTO & Co-founder, Culminate

  • ​Leo Meyerovich, Founder & CEO, Graphistry

  • ​Indus Khaitan, Founder & CEO, RedBlock

​Special Segment:
Ask Me Anything with Jimmy Sanders, President, ISSA International

​Jimmy Sanders will join us for an exclusive 15-minute "Ask Me Anything" session, where attendees can engage directly with the ISSA International President.

​Speaker Biographies:

• ​Kabir Mathur (Leen, Founder): Kabir is an experienced business development and product leader who has accelerated growth at startups and scale-ups. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Leen, a company offering a unified API & data fabric for security applications, he has partnered with and sold products to a wide range of companies, from publicly listed giants to high-growth technology firms. Kabir’s industry experience spans security, gaming, digital advertising, SaaS, and Martech, with specialties in strategic partnerships, sales, product development, and user acquisition.
  
  

• ​Dr. Diane Lin (Culminate, CTO & Co-founder): Dr. Lin is the CTO at Culminate, a company renowned for its cutting-edge AI SOC analyst, which was a top 3 finalist at the RSAC 2024 Launch Pad and the DEFCON 2024 SOC Competition. Before joining Culminate, she served as the Director of Machine Learning at Zscaler, where her team developed groundbreaking ML systems, including one that played a pivotal role in the FBI’s takedown of the Qakbot malware network. Dr. Lin holds a PhD in Machine Learning from Imperial College London, specializing in one-shot learning, and has made significant contributions to AI and machine learning at companies like Vicarious (acquired by Google Deepmind) and Amazon Alexa.
  
  

• ​Leo Meyerovich (Graphistry & Louie.AI, Founder & CEO): Leo is the founder and CEO of Graphistry, where he pioneered the visual graph AI platform, and Louie.AI, a genAI-first investigation platform. His work is used by data-intensive federal agencies, enterprises, and scientific organizations for threat hunting, anti-fraud, and more. Leo’s research in high-performance computing, security, and program synthesis has been widely recognized, earning multiple best paper awards and features in prominent publications. His projects include starting the GPU dataframe ecosystem and creating Apache Arrow's JavaScript implementation.
  
  

• ​Indus Khaitan (RedBlock, CEO & Founder): Indus Khaitan is the CEO and founder of Redblock, an AI automation startup dedicated to eliminating the repetitive 'eye on the glass' work performed by cybersecurity teams. Previously, Indus co-founded BitzerMobile, a mobile security company acquired by Oracle. He holds a degree in computer science from the Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
  
  

• ​Jimmy Sanders (President, ISSA International): Jimmy Sanders has spent his career managing and architecting security programs at leading organizations like Netflix DVD, Samsung, Fiserv, and SAP. As President of ISSA International, he continues to influence the industry, serving on advisory boards and maintaining certifications such as CISSP, CRISC, and CISM. Jimmy holds degrees in Psychology and Behavioral Science from San Jose State University and remains a prominent figure in the cybersecurity community.

​Agenda:
5:30 - 6:00 | In-person Networking
5:55 - 6:00 | Virtual Session Starts
6:00 - 6:15 | ISSA Chapter Business
6:15 - 7:00 | Panel Discussion
7:00 - 7:15 | Q&A Session w/ Jimmy Sanders
7:15 - 8:00 | Food & Refreshments/Networking