
Beyond the Hype: The Cybersecurity Trends CISOs are Keeping an Eye on in 2026
Cut through the noise with this executive download. Join security leaders for an unfiltered look at real strategic priorities, budget items, and what to ignore in the coming year
Every year, the industry floods your inbox with new threats, new technologies, and a lot of noise. But security pros must filter the hype and focus on the critical areas that truly drive risk: and keep the board satisfied.
In this session, we hear the gotchas, hot takes, and unfiltered opinion from sec leaders on what's driving their strategic landscape walking into the new year. This discussion is designed to be a direct, practical check-in on:
The Actual Agenda: What is genuinely Top of Mind for security leaders? What are the key strategic projects and budget items that will get funded next year?
Hype vs. Reality: Identifying the technologies and 'shiny objects' that are generating noise but providing little operational value. The distractions that are a waste of your team's time.
Hot Takes: An honest conversation about the current threat climate, including the foundational problems that are still unsolved, and what is really keeping them up at night.
The Mental Model for Focus: How to separate the industry noise from actionable priorities.
Get a practical, executive-level download that respects your time and cuts straight to the priorities. Leave with validated insight on where to focus your resources and where to say "no."
Moderator: Frederico Hakamine (Technical Evangelist, Axonius)
Panelists: Dylan Souvage (Partner Solution Architect, AWS), James Berthoty (Founder and Analyst, Latio), Ryan Knisley (Chief Product Strategist, Axonius)