Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- One-day conference focused on data breach defense, detection, containment and recovery strategies
- Designed for CISOs, IT managers, risk managers, compliance officers and security professionals from mid-to-large enterprises
- Sessions cover vulnerability management, security monitoring, incident response and post-incident reviews
- Education-focused format with no product pitches during presentations
About the Event
Data Breaches: Defense & Response is a one-day, in-person conference held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont (O’Hare), Illinois. The event brings together cybersecurity practitioners and business leaders to address the practical challenges of preparing for and responding to data breaches. The format includes expert-led sessions, a panel discussion and networking opportunities.
Core Topics
The agenda addresses the full breach lifecycle, from prevention through recovery. Sessions examine how to identify organizational weaknesses, improve detection speed and make critical decisions during active incidents. Additional topics include vulnerability management, security monitoring, data protection measures and conducting effective post-incident reviews. The conference emphasizes learning from real-world breach responses to drive continuous security improvement.
Who Should Attend
The conference targets cybersecurity professionals, IT managers, CISOs, risk managers, compliance officers and business leaders with responsibility for information security. Organizations in regulated industries or those managing significant volumes of sensitive data will find the content particularly relevant. Attendees can expect strategy-focused discussions rather than vendor presentations, with sponsor interaction limited to informal networking during breaks.