Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- One-day Prague conference addressing autonomous AI-driven cyberattacks and machine-speed intrusions
- Covers regulatory compliance for NIS2, DORA, the AI Act, and the Cyber Resilience Act
- Sessions on identity threat detection, Zero Trust, post-quantum cryptography, and ransomware evolution
- Designed for CISOs, CIOs, security managers, and compliance specialists from medium to large enterprises
- Sponsors include HP Inc Czech Republic, IS4 security (Bitdefender), and Czech Technical University in Prague
About the Event
Cyber Security 2026 is a one-day, in-person conference in Prague examining how artificial intelligence is transforming both cyberattack methods and defensive capabilities. The event focuses on the shift from human-driven to machine-driven attacks, where autonomous agents conduct intrusions, exploit vulnerabilities, and exfiltrate data without human intervention. Security leaders will explore strategies for building organizational resilience against these threats while meeting new European regulatory requirements.
Autonomous Threats and AI-Enabled Attacks
A central theme of the conference is the emergence of autonomous AI agents in offensive operations. These systems can conduct sophisticated attacks at machine speed, fundamentally changing the threat landscape. The event examines how security operations centers can deploy automation in response, creating what organizers describe as a machine versus machine dynamic. Sessions also address social engineering in the AI era, including deepfake technology and voice phishing techniques that exploit synthetic media.
Identity Protection and Cryptographic Resilience
The conference covers identity threat detection and response (ITDR), single sign-on, multi-factor authentication, and Zero Trust architectures. These topics connect to broader discussions of data protection when attackers can generate convincing synthetic identities. Post-quantum cryptography and crypto-agility also feature on the agenda, addressing how organizations can prepare for quantum computing threats to current encryption standards.
Regulatory Compliance in Highly Regulated Industries
European regulations receive significant attention, with sessions covering NIS2, DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act), the AI Act, and the Cyber Resilience Act. The conference positions cybersecurity as a board-level concern, reflecting how these regulations impose accountability on senior leadership. Attendees from financial services, critical infrastructure, and other regulated sectors will find guidance on compliance obligations and implementation timelines.
Supply Chain, Cloud, and Incident Response
Additional topics include supply chain security, cloud and SaaS protection, ransomware evolution, and data extortion tactics. The event addresses incident response, crisis management, and business continuity planning under advanced threat conditions.
Who Should Attend
The conference targets CISOs, CIOs, security managers, risk and compliance specialists, and IT operations leaders. It is designed for professionals from medium to large organizations facing complex security challenges and regulatory obligations. The format includes expert presentations, practical sessions, and networking opportunities with vendors and peers.