Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Multi-city roadshow covering identity and access management, SOC operations, and threat detection for enterprise security teams
- Technical sessions address SIEM, UEBA, EDR, CASB integration and phishing-resistant MFA implementation
- Live attack simulations demonstrate incident response for phishing, privilege misuse, and lateral movement scenarios
- Designed for CISOs, security architects, SOC managers, and compliance officers in enterprise, finance, healthcare, and public sector organizations
About the Event
Shield NXG 2026 USA Edition is an in-person roadshow organized by ManageEngine, traveling to Chicago, Miami, San Francisco, and Dallas. The event combines keynote presentations, technical sessions, hands-on demonstrations, and certification opportunities focused on identity security and security operations.
The program includes live attack simulations, incident response playbooks, and one-on-one consultations with product specialists. Attendees can pursue MECPA certification and access practical checklists for IAM and SOC hardening.
Identity and Threat Defense Topics
Sessions examine the relationship between identity security and broader threat detection, addressing how organizations can move from siloed security tools toward unified platforms. Technical content covers continuous identity security assessment, lifecycle management, and the integration of SIEM, UEBA, EDR, and CASB capabilities.
Specific incident response scenarios include phishing attacks, privilege misuse, and lateral movement techniques. The agenda also addresses audit readiness and regulatory compliance requirements relevant to enterprise security programs.
Who Should Attend
The roadshow targets mid-level to executive cybersecurity professionals, including CISOs, CIOs, IT directors, security architects, SOC managers, identity management engineers, security analysts, and compliance officers. Organizations represented typically include enterprises, managed security service providers, and public sector agencies across finance, healthcare, and technology sectors.