On-Demand Webcast|1 hour

Beyond the Hype: The Cybersecurity Trends CISOs are Keeping an Eye on in 2026

This discussion is designed to be a direct, practical check-in on:

  • The Actual Agenda: What is genuinely Top of Mind for security leaders? What are the key strategic projects and budget items that will get funded next year?
  • Hype vs. Reality: Identifying the technologies and ‘shiny objects’ that are generating noise but providing little operational value. The distractions that are a waste of your team’s time.
  • Hot Takes: An honest conversation about the current threat climate, including the foundational problems that are still unsolved, and what is really keeping them up at night.
  • The Mental Model for Focus: How to separate the industry noise from actionable priorities.

 

Sponsored by:

Watch Now

By clicking the Register button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Every year, the industry floods your inbox with new threats, new technologies, and a lot of noise. But security pros must filter the hype and focus on the critical areas that truly drive risk: and keep the board satisfied.

In this session, we hear the gotchas, hot takes, and unfiltered opinion from sec leaders on what's driving their strategic landscape walking into the new year. Get a practical, executive-level download that respects your time and cuts straight to the priorities. Leave with validated insight on where to focus your resources and where to say "no."

Event Speakers

Ryan Knisley
Chief Product Strategist at Axonius

Ryan Knisley is the Chief Product Strategist at Axonius, where he leads product vision and strategy with a focus on aligning the company’s cybersecurity solutions to real-world challenges faced by today’s IT and security leaders. A seasoned security executive with deep experience in protecting some of the world’s most recognized brands, Ryan plays a critical role in shaping Axonius’ platform to meet evolving customer needs.

Before joining Axonius, Ryan served as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at The Walt Disney Company, where he led enterprise-wide security initiatives for one of the largest and most complex digital environments in the world. Prior to Disney, he held the role of CISO at Costco, bringing a wealth of experience in large-scale security operations and cyber risk management.

As a long-time Axonius customer, Ryan brings firsthand insight into the transformative impact of the Axonius platform. Now, as part of the leadership team, he is focused on driving product innovation, deepening customer engagement, and ensuring Axonius continues to be the foundational solution for visibility, complexity, and actionability in cybersecurity.

Dylan Souvage
Partner Solution Architect at AWS

Dylan Souvage is a Partner Solutions Architect and AWS expert who specializes in bridging the gap between deep engineering and strategic business growth.

He currently leads high-impact programs that integrate advanced technologies, such as Generative AI, into the core products of global software vendors. A recognized voice in the AWS Security community, Dylan frequently advises on threat detection and represents the brand at major industry events. With a proven track record in cloud-native architecture and technical advocacy, he excels at translating complex technical requirements into successful go-to-market strategies that drive partner innovation.

Frederico Hakamine
Technology Evangelist at Axonius

Frederico Hakamine (CISSP, CCSP) is a developer and security specialist with over 15 years of experience in designing, developing, customizing, troubleshooting, and occasionally breaking systems. As a technical specialist, Frederico helps infosec executives and practitioners understand and use Axonius to solve their core business challenges.

James Berthoty
Founder and Principle Analyst at Latio

James is a respected thought leader in security, known for his candid insights and practical, hands-on approach to research. After more than a decade of experience in cloud and application security, he founded Latio, the only analyst firm that independently tests every product it reviews. Through Latio, James helps security practitioners and security leaders make confident, informed tool-buying decisions by providing clear, accurate, and experience-backed guidance.