Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Executive summit for CISOs, CIOs, and senior risk leaders with 13 years of history in New England
- Covers AI in cybersecurity, Zero Trust 2.0, cyber-fraud fusion, and translating risk into business outcomes
- Peer-led format with moderated discussion pods, limiting vendor participation to 10 vetted solution providers
- Addresses regulatory pressures including BSA compliance and emerging AI governance requirements
- Designed for decision-makers from enterprises, financial institutions, critical infrastructure, and government
About the Event
The Northeast Annual Cybersecurity Summit (NEACS) is a community-led, in-person gathering for senior security executives. Now in its thirteenth year, the Summit brings together cybersecurity practitioners, government agencies, and a limited number of vetted solution providers. The format prioritizes peer dialogue over product demonstrations, with keynotes, moderated discussion pods, and curated networking sessions.
Core Topics and Technical Focus
Sessions address the operational realities of agentic AI, including separating practical applications from market hype. Identity management and Zero Trust 2.0 feature prominently, alongside vulnerability management and third-party risk processes. The agenda examines adversary tradecraft, covering ransomware operations and fraud ecosystems, while exploring how organizations can integrate fraud prevention with security operations through cyber-fraud fusion approaches.
Additional topics include cyber insurance and risk transfer, securing operational technology and edge devices, and workforce development challenges affecting the talent pipeline.
Business and Regulatory Context
The Summit frames cybersecurity as an economic event, examining the financial impact of breaches and fraud on enterprise operations. Sessions address boardroom dynamics and the challenge of translating cyber risk into business outcomes for executive leadership. Regulatory discussions cover BSA compliance and emerging AI regulations affecting security strategy.
Who Should Attend
NEACS targets CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, heads of risk, and board-level leaders responsible for security strategy and regulatory compliance. Attendees typically represent large enterprises, financial institutions, critical infrastructure operators, government agencies, and academic institutions.