Stories Behind the Headlines
Monday, September 22, 2025, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Amphitheatre

Join us for an illuminating fireside chat featuring two leading voices in cybersecurity: Kevin Mandia, cybersecurity pioneer, company founder and investor, and Nicole Perlroth, a Pulitzer Prize-winning cybersecurity journalist and author. This session will delve deep into the complex and often untold narratives behind some of the most impactful and widespread cyberattacks that have targeted American businesses. Discover the profound and often catastrophic consequences of intellectual property theft by state-sponsored attackers. Gain critical insights into China's ambitious five-year plans and their increasingly prominent role in identifying potential targets for cyber exploitation. Learn how a CEO must navigate the immediate aftermath, making critical decisions under pressure, communicating transparently with stakeholders, and implementing robust recovery strategies. And discover how to prepare us for an increasingly volatile cyber landscape where adversaries are poised to launch ubiquitous, simultaneous cyberattacks. This fireside chat promises to be an essential exploration of the evolving cyber threat landscape, offering knowledge for business leaders, security professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the hidden battles shaping our digital world.