ISACA Webinar—Human Judgment in the Age of AI-Driven Cybersecurity

When:  Jun 9, 2026 from 11:00 to 12:00 (CT)

ISACA Webinar—Human Judgment in the Age of AI-Driven Cybersecurity

9 June 2026 | 12 pm (ET) / 11 am (CT) / 9 am (PT) / 16:00 (UTC)
Free for ISACA members and US$75 for non-members. (Not a member? Join now!)
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming cybersecurity operations, from automated vulnerability discovery and exploit development to real-time threat detection and advanced behavioral analysis. Recent examples of AI-assisted security research, including the use of advanced AI systems to accelerate vulnerability identification and exploit chaining, signal a major shift in how organizations approach threat hunting and cyber defense.

But as AI accelerates cybersecurity capabilities, it also raises critical questions:

  • What unique value do humans still bring to cybersecurity operations?
  • How will AI reshape threat hunting and vulnerability management careers?
  • What new risks emerge when organizations rely heavily on AI-driven security tools?
  • How can leaders ensure AI enhances digital trust rather than undermining it?

This session explores the evolving relationship between human expertise and AI-powered cybersecurity operations. Participants will examine how AI is changing the speed and scale of cyber defense while highlighting the human capabilities that remain essential, including strategic judgment, adversarial thinking, governance, ethics, prioritization, and executive decision-making.

The webinar will also address the growing impact of AI on the cybersecurity workforce, including the disruption of traditional entry-level roles, the emergence of new hybrid cyber-AI positions, and the urgent need for organizations to redesign workforce development and governance strategies.

Attendees will leave with practical insights and strategic considerations for building resilient, human-centered cybersecurity programs in an increasingly AI-driven environment.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Analyze how AI is transforming threat hunting, vulnerability discovery, and cybersecurity operations.

  2. Identify the human capabilities that remain critical in AI-enabled cybersecurity environments, including judgment, prioritization, governance, and strategic decision-making.

  3. Evaluate the potential impact of AI on cybersecurity career pathways, workforce structures, and emerging professional roles.

  4. Assess key governance, ethical, and digital trust considerations associated with AI-driven cybersecurity tools and processes.

  5. Apply practical strategies for integrating AI into cybersecurity operations while maintaining effective human oversight and organizational resilience.

Unable to attend? You should still register! Registering gets you access to view this event on-demand until 12 pm CT on 9 December 2026. 

Deidre Melton
MBA, CIA, CIG, CIGI, CDPSE, CFE, CISA, CRISC, CRMA, CISM Associate Vice President for Enterprise Risk Management, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Risk Officer
Florida A&M University

Deidre Melton is a transformative leader at the intersection of enterprise risk management, strategic operations, and cybersecurity governance. As the Associate Vice President for Enterprise Risk Management and Deputy Chief Operating Officer at Florida A&M University, Deidre oversees institution-wide risk intelligence, leads major operational initiatives, and advises executive leadership on driving institutional resilience through data-informed decision-making and strategic alignment.

With more than 20 years of experience in public sector auditing, IT risk, and higher education leadership, Deidre has pioneered efforts in digital transformation, founded the State University System of Florida ERM Consortium, and implemented frameworks that embed risk-awareness into the core of university strategy. Her forward-thinking approach has elevated FAMU’s national profile in risk governance and operational excellence.

A passionate advocate for empowering women in technology and leadership, Deidre serves as the U.S. Ambassador for ISACA’s Global SheLeadsTech program and Vice President of the ISACA Tallahassee Chapter. She holds nine professional certifications across cybersecurity, audit, and risk, and is widely respected for building resilient systems that drive innovation, equity, and long-term impact.

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