April 2025 Event: Hacker Valley Media Presents - The Hacker, The CISO & The Chatbot
How AI is Changing the Game for Cybersecurity Defenders
As cyber adversaries weaponize artificial intelligence to accelerate attacks, security leaders face an urgent challenge: How do we harness AI’s power to strengthen our defenses—without introducing new risks?
Join ISSA Silicon Valley for a special event featuring Ron Eddings, CEO at Hacker Valley Media and Maarten Van Horenbeeck, CISO at Adobe. They will break down practical strategies for embedding AI into your security program while avoiding the common pitfalls of automation for automation’s sake.
Key Topics Covered:
The Attacker vs. Defender Dynamic: How AI is shifting the balance of power in cybersecurity.
Building an AI-powered Security Roadmap: Key considerations for security leaders.
Where AI Works, Where It Doesn't: Identifying AI’s strengths and where human expertise remains essential.
The Automation-Human Balance: How to leverage AI without losing critical decision-making to the machine.
Why Attend?
✅ Gain actionable insights from top industry leaders on AI-driven security.
✅ Understand the evolving attacker vs. defender landscape.
✅ Learn practical frameworks to integrate AI effectively into your security strategy.
✅ Network with fellow cybersecurity professionals over food and refreshments.
Master of Ceremonies
Ron Eddings Founder & CEO, Hacker Valley Media
Ron is on a mission to unleash the potential of cybersecurity professionals through creative content. Before launching Hacker Valley Media, he spent over a decade as a security architect, working with intelligence agencies and Fortune 50 companies to enhance cyber resilience. As the host of the Hacker Valley Studio podcast, Ron reaches audiences in 150+ countries and has spoken at conferences worldwide.
Event Details
📅 Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
🚗 5:15 PM – Early arrivals & parking
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Adobe Founders Tower, 333 W San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95113
Agenda
5:15 - 5:30 PM | Parking & Early Arrivals
5:30 - 6:00 PM | In-Person Networking
5:55 - 6:00 PM | Virtual Session Begins
6:00 - 6:15 PM | ISSA Chapter Business
6:15 - 7:00 PM | Keynote Presentation
7:00 - 8:00 PM | Food & Refreshments