The State of Cybersecurity 2025: Insights That Shape Strategy

This session is designed to help professionals build a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In this foundational session, we will focus on understanding the current threat and risk landscape, a critical first step before implementing security controls or resilience measures.

What You’ll Learn:

To defend effectively, you must first understand what you're up against. This session will dive into the latest data and expert insights to help participants assess and contextualize today’s threats.

Session Topics:

1. 2025 Security Reports
   Deep dive into findings from the ISACA State of Cybersecurity, SANS Threat Landscape, and other major industry sources to understand top concerns for security leaders.
2. Security Trends from Industry Leaders
   Explore what the latest Gartner and IBM reports reveal about threat actor tactics, rising attack surfaces, and shifting organizational priorities.
3. The Role of Artificial Intelligence
   Understand how AI is reshaping both offensive and defensive cybersecurity tactics—impacting everything from phishing to automated detection.

This session will help participants gain a current, data-informed understanding of the threat landscape and set the stage for building a risk-aware, adaptable cybersecurity program.

SPEAKER

Sushila Nair

CEO at Cybernetic LLC

Sushila Nair is the CEO of Cybernetic LLC, a board advisor, and a cybersecurity consultant. She previously served as Vice President of Capgemini’s North American Cybersecurity practice and Vice President of Global Security Services at NTT DATA Services. Sushila is a pivotal figure in driving secure digital transformation globally. With over 30 years of experience in computing infrastructure, business, and security risk analysis, she has carved a niche in the cybersecurity domain.

Her journey includes a decade-long leadership of her own IT and cybersecurity company across major UK cities and serving as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), where she mastered the art of safeguarding against evolving digital threats. An esteemed thought leader, Sushila’s insights have graced global platforms like RSA and ISACA’s conferences. Her role in the ISACA Global Emerging Trends Working Group and as President of ISACA’s Greater Washington, D.C. Chapter showcases her commitment to advancing the field.

In 2024, Sushila was recognized as a Top Cybersecurity Leader by Security Magazine and received the prestigious ISACA Technology for Humanity Award for her efforts in championing the next generation of cybersecurity talent and promoting diversity in the field.

Resources: 

PowerPoint Reference Link :

2026ThreatReport_ISACA_ChapterMar14.pdf

Webinar Recording Link:

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