Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Executive forum for CISOs, risk leaders, and compliance heads at director level and above from regulated industries
- Single-track, practitioner-led format featuring short talks followed by moderated peer discussions
- Covers AI operationalization, ransomware response, government collaboration, Zero Trust, and regulatory compliance
- Vendor participation is invitation-only with no product pitches permitted
- Hosted at Eastern Michigan University with support from regional professional associations
About the Forum
The Detroit Cybersecurity & Fraud Forum brings together senior leaders for off-the-record discussions on cybersecurity, fraud, risk, and compliance challenges. The event uses a curated, single-track structure designed to facilitate peer dialogue rather than passive content consumption. Sessions follow a TED-style format with brief presentations followed by moderated group discussions.
Supporting organizations include the CSA Detroit Chapter, ISSA Motor City, ISC2 Detroit, ISACA Detroit, and ACFE SMC. Participating organizations referenced include IT-Harvest, GroupSense, RadicalNotion.AI, AtlantiCare, Planet Home Lending, and IRS Criminal Investigations.
Core Topics
The forum addresses AI operationalization in security operations, including agentic AI applications and AI-driven vulnerability management. Incident response sessions examine collaboration with federal agencies such as CISA and the FBI, alongside ransomware negotiation and cyber espionage threats. Technical discussions cover the CVE ecosystem, Zero Trust architecture, and emerging threats that existing controls may not address.
Regulatory and compliance content focuses on financial crime requirements and digital asset regulations. Workforce sessions tackle the cybersecurity talent pipeline and organizational readiness.
Who Should Attend
The forum targets director-level and above leaders from end-user organizations, including CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, and heads of cybersecurity, fraud, risk, and compliance functions. Attendees typically represent large enterprises, public sector agencies, higher education institutions, and critical infrastructure operators, particularly those in regulated industries such as finance and healthcare.