Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Multi-city roadshow addressing identity and access management, SOC operations, and threat detection for enterprise security teams
- Covers defense strategies against AI-driven attacks, deepfakes, ransomware, and identity theft
- Includes live attack simulations, hands-on workshops, and incident response playbooks
- Designed for CISOs, SOC managers, security architects, and IAM professionals in regulated industries
- Addresses security tool integration across Active Directory, cloud, endpoints, and network environments
About the Event
Shield NXG 2026 is an identity and threat defense roadshow organized by ManageEngine, running across four U.S. cities: Chicago, Miami, San Francisco, and Dallas. The event combines keynote presentations, hands-on sessions, live attack simulations, and product demonstrations. Attendees can pursue ManageEngine Certified Product Associate certification and participate in networking sessions including breakfasts and lunches.
Identity Security and Threat Detection
The program centers on identity as a primary attack surface, examining how organizations can strengthen IAM practices while integrating security operations. Sessions address SIEM and UEBA implementations, with specific incident response playbooks covering phishing, privilege misuse, and lateral movement scenarios. The curriculum draws on lessons from recent cyberattacks to illustrate practical defense approaches.
SOC Operations and Tool Integration
A significant portion of the event focuses on overcoming siloed security tools and achieving unified visibility across hybrid IT environments. Topics include reducing alert fatigue, improving SOC operational efficiency, and integrating data from Active Directory, cloud platforms, endpoints, and network infrastructure. ManageEngine’s Log360 and AD360 products feature in demonstrations alongside discussions of SIEM, EDR, and CASB platforms.
Compliance and Audit Readiness
The event includes sessions on regulatory compliance and audit preparation, relevant to organizations in finance, healthcare, and the public sector facing ongoing compliance obligations.
Who Should Attend
Shield NXG 2026 targets senior and mid-level security professionals including CISOs, CIOs, IT directors, security architects, SOC managers, identity management engineers, security analysts, and compliance officers. The content is particularly relevant for those responsible for IAM strategy, SOC operations, and risk management in large enterprises and regulated industries.