Dear ISACA Auckland Chapter Members,
The ISACA Auckland Chapter is pleased to announce our next lunchtime virtual event, to be held on the lunchtime of the 30th July 2025.
Topic:
I’m not stealing your IP – I’m training my model!
Abstract:
In the evolving world that is Artificial Intelligence, the line between innovation and risk blurs like a Jose Cuervo-fueled weekend in Las Vegas. Join us for a provocative and insightful session that explores the critical importance of securing AI/ML systems, from training data to deployment. We’ll cover the fundamentals of alignment (yes, it’s a real thing), the escalating risks and attack vectors threatening AI integrity, and the standards, frameworks, and regulations starting to shape this wild frontier. Get introduced to MLSecOps and secure AI/ML SDLC practices, unpack the complexities of the AI supply chain, and take a hard look at trust in AI and how aspects of bias, trust, safety, explainability, and ethics come into play. Whether you're a DIY Data/ML geek, security professional (aka Hacker), or policy wonk, this session should equip you with the context and tools to navigate the risks—and realities—of modern AI development.
Speaker:
The Rubicon Advisory Group
CISM | CRISC | CGEIT | CDPSE | COBIT | ISO/IEC 27K1 ISMS LI | SABSA
With over three and a half decades of experience supporting Fortune 100 companies and domestic and international government agencies, Edward is a seasoned information security professional specializing in Governance, Risk, Compliance, Enterprise Security Architecture, Threat Intelligence, Incident Response, Adversarial TTP’s, and Cybersecurity Operations.
Industries supported include Financial Services, Defense Industrial Base, Retail, Electric Power Transmission & Distribution, Hospitality, Legal Services, Payment Processing, Health Care, Construction, Insurance, Technology, Aviation, Manufacturing, and Media.
Edward is often invited to present and speak on a wide range of topics, with public venues including: ISACA Computer Audit, Control and Security (CACS) Summit, ISACA Cyber Security Nexus (CSX), ISACA Atlanta Geek Week, Central Ohio ISSA’s Information Security Summit, various Security BSides, ISC2’s eSymposium on Threat Intelligence, the Health Information Management Summit, Data Management (DAMA) International, CircleCityCon, DerbyCon, ISACA Kentuckiana’s Secure Digital Conference, Louisville ISSA’s Annual InfoSec Summit, and HackRedCon.
A veteran of the United States Navy, Edward holds various professional certifications including the Governance of Enterprise Information Technology (CGEIT), Risk and Information Systems Controls (CRISC), Information Security Manager (CISM), Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) and COBIT, in addition to being an ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer, SABSA/Chartered Architect, and a former Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) for the Payment Card Industry.
Edward is an accredited instructor for ISACA’s CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CDPSE and COBIT certifications and the co‐author for the CGEIT, CRISC, CISM and the soon to be released Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (CCOA) certification bodies of knowledge and the lead for ISACA’s Ransomware Readiness Audit Program and Blueprint for Ransomware Defense. Additionally, Edward develops and delivers custom training on a wide range of courses from Artificial Intelligence Security & Risk Management to Zero Trust Architectures.
At home in Brandenburg, KY, Edward enjoys spending time with his family, restoring a historic Queen Anne home and smoking different meats—finding parallels between the care of craftsmanship and the pursuit of cybersecurity excellence.
Date and Time: July 30th,2025 12-1pm NZST ( July 29th,2025 7-8 pm EST)
Venue: Online
Agenda as follows:
- Event Presentation: 12:00 - 12:45 NZST (7:00 PM - 7:45 PM EST on July 29th,2025 )
- Q&A Session: 12:45 NZDT - 13:00 NZST (7:45 PM - 8:00 PM EST on July 29th,2025)
- Session Closing: 13:00 NZST (8:00 PM EST on July 29th,2025)
Please register through ISACA Auckland Chapter Website by:
- 12:00 PM on Monday, 29 July 2025 if you are attending virtually
A link to the webinar will be shared with all registered attendees. Online constituents can join the event from 10:00 onwards.
Regards,
Abby Zhang
Vice President
ISACA Auckland