AI has become the newest battleground in cybersecurity. While attackers leverage it to amplify social engineering and accelerate malicious campaigns, defenders are harnessing it to ease SOC strain and outpace evolving threats.

Season 5 explores this clash, revealing how organizations can adapt and stay resilient in the era of AI.

The Adversary’s New Assistant: Weaponizing AI Chatbots

Attackers are bypassing AI guardrails to generate harmful outputs. This session examines real-world exploits and their consequences for organizations in today’s AI-enabled threat landscape.

Speakers:

• Piotr Wojtyla, Head of Threat Intel & Platform at Abnormal
• Inma Martinez, Digital Pioneer & AI Advisor

Bridging the SOC Talent Gap with Automation

Amid ongoing SOC staffing shortages, AI isn't just helpful—it's essential. Learn how automation alleviates analyst pressure, absorbs repetitive tasks, and empowers lean security teams to operate at scale.

Speakers:

• Patti Titus, Field CISO, Abnormal AI (Moderator)
• Dwayne Smith, SVP of Security and CISO, Vensure Employer Solutions
• Marcos Marrero, CISO at H.I.G. Capital
• Russ Ayres, CISO at Principal Financial Group

Supercharged Deception: How AI Is Accelerating Social Engineering

By weaponizing AI, threat actors can augment social engineering, making attacks more effective than ever. Join this session to explore human-targeted threats and why traditional defenses struggle to keep up.

Speakers:

• EJ Whaley, Manager, Outbound Product Management, Abnormal AI
• Dr. Mary Aiken, World-leading expert in Cyberpsychology, Speaker, Author