Session

Defending Against Adversarial AI: Strategically Aligning Cybersecurity with Business Objectives
CISO Roundtable Panel

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Starts: June 5, 2025 1:00 pm
Ends: 2:00 pm
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Abstract:

The rise of adversarial AI presents a growing threat to organizations, challenging traditional cybersecurity measures and demanding innovative defenses. This session explores how CISOs can effectively combat adversarial AI while both leveraging AI to support security initiatives and aligning cybersecurity investments with broader business growth objectives. Panelists will discuss emerging AI-driven threats, strategies for proactive risk management, and the role of AI in fortifying defenses. Attendees will gain actionable insights on balancing security priorities with the need for innovation and growth, ensuring that cybersecurity investments not only mitigate risks but also enable sustainable business success in an AI-driven world.

Host

James Binford

Executive Director, Sr Principal Cybersecurity Architect, JPMorganChase

Cloud Security and Strategy professional experienced with building scalable security programs, leading security engineering teams and architecting scalable, reliable cloud solutions. Designed and deployed security programs at Google and US Bank and have a deep understanding of cloud strategy, architecture and transformation earned working side by side with customers at KPMG and Amazon Web Services. I'm also the "Elmer's Glue" between teams and groups. If you’re having trouble with silos forming across your organization and are looking for someone who can bridge fractures, you can count on me to stick teams together again. SKILLS: Cloud Computing Information Security Enterprise and Security Architecture Leading Remote Teams Management Threat Intelligence Incident Response Security Program Design & Implementation DevSecOps

Speakers
Pratibha Aphale - Technology Expert

Pratibha Aphale

Chief Information Security Officer, Dimensional Fund Advisors

With 20+ years of experience as a leader in Global Information Technology, I have integral expertise in cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, ERP evaluation, application support, Global Service desk, as well as data analytics. By forming and leading IT steering committees from the ground up, I have been a trusted leader within the business.

Kathryn Brett Goldman

CEO and Founder, Cybermaniacs

Parrish Gunnels

Chief Information Security Officer - MVB Financial

Information/CyberSecurity and Infrastructure professional with experience in the Retail, eCommerce, Real Estate, Financial Services, Telecom and Manufacturing industries with extensive education, training and knowledge in information and network security protection, operations, controls, audit and compliance, policy and process integration, vendor management and project execution. Evanta Governing Body Member (Dallas) – 2013-Present Security Advisory Alliance Board Member - 2014-Present Texas CISO Committee Leadership & Board Member - 2013-Present