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InfraGard San Diego Cyber Futures Symposium

InfraGard San Diego

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Tue, 07 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 am

10.5 hours

Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice at The University of San Diego

Starting at USD 55

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Date & Location

Tue, 07 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 am to 06:30 pm (GMT-07:00)

Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice at The University of San Diego

5555 Marian Way, San Diego, United States

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About the event

InfraGard San Diego Cyber Futures Symposium
A forward-looking, one-day event designed to inspire, inform, and ignite meaningful dialogue on the evolving landscape of cybersecurity.

About this Event

(InfraGard membership not required to attend)


The symposium will serve as a dynamic forum for some of the most influential voices in cybersecurity, technology, and adjacent sectors. The day will feature an intentionally curated program of keynote addresses, lightning talks, and interactive panel discussions, each focused on a single, critical theme: how we can collaboratively future-proof our cyber strategies in the face of accelerating digital change.


With a particular focus on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and the expanding threat landscape, Cyber Futures will explore practical, ethical, and strategic implications for both public and private sector organizations. Attendees will engage with national thought leaders, innovators, security professionals, policy experts, and academics, gaining valuable insights into how cross -sector collaboration can protect our digital infrastructure and societal resilience.


This symposium is not just another tech conference, it is a strategic convergence of leadership and vision, addressing the very real urgency to stay ahead of complex cyber threats.



Agenda


🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration, Networking & Continental Breakfast

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Opening Remarks
Host: Sandy Moul - InfraGard National

🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Morning Keynote - The Rapidly Evolving Landscape of AI Generated Media
Host: Rob Petrosino - Vissi.io

Info: This session will explore the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-generated media, the rise of deepfakes, and the implications for cybersecurity, misinformation, and public trust. We’ll cover how these technologies work, who’s using them (for both good and bad), and the tools available for detection and mitigation as well as what the future holds in terms of trust.



🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Break

🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Insider Threats Uncovered: Experience from the Intelligence Community
Host: Moderator: Macy Dennis - Redapt

Info: This panel will dive deep into the evolving landscape of insider threats, revealing how subtle anomalies, human behavior, and emerging technologies intersect to create new vulnerabilities. The panelists represent backgrounds in national security, corporate risk, and counterintelligence will discuss real-world incidents and the limitations of traditional detection models.



🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
FBI Presentation / Case Study / Current Threat Landscape Briefing

🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Buffet Lunch

🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
Securing the Future, Empowered by Her
Host: Moderator: Lisel Newton - Gossamer Bio

Info: This panel explores strategies for architecting future-ready cyber programs leveraging cross-functional cyber literacy, collaboration and extension of cyber expertise. Panelists will discuss scaling talent through upskilling, non-traditional pipelines, and targeted mentorship to address evolving demands.



🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
AI-Augmented Penetration Testing and Threat Modeling
Host: Haydar Majeed - Lead Cyber Engineer, Google Cloud

🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Weaponizing AI to Expedite Cyber Attacks
Host: Tehman Tariq & Hayden Evans - ReliaQuest

Info: The use of AI has become more commercialized and strategic allowing for cyber criminals to level up cyber attacks. Learn how the convergence of AI and cyber threats have evolved malware creation and social engineering resulting in accelerated exploitation. The panelists will discuss how to create multi layer defenses against some of the most prevalent AI based cyber attacks observed and the current threat landscape.



🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:10 PM
Afternoon Break

🕑: 03:10 PM - 04:20 PM
Tabletop Exercise
Host: Facilitator: Matt Stamper - Executive Advisors Group

Info: Step beyond theory and observe how leading experts confront the realities of incident response in real time. In this tabletop exercise, a distinguished panel featuring Federal Law enforcement officials, seasoned external counsel, and top cyber liability insurance panelists dissect the nuanced scenario tailored for publicly traded companies overseeing critical infrastructure .

Watch as the panel navigates the intricate web of overlapping response priorities, balancing regulatory requirements for public disclosure against national security considerations. Throughout the session, you’ll gain practical insights into decision-making under pressure, communication strategies, and the coordination needed across legal, compliance, and cybersecurity domains.



🕑: 04:20 PM - 05:15 PM
Afternoon Keynote: Post-Quantum Cryptography
Host: Mark Campbell - 3dot Insights

Info: Stay one step ahead of the quantum curve. Learn how future quantum computing capabilities will unravel current encryption methods and how emerging techniques are designed to withstand these attacks and secure sensitive data and communications in a post-quantum world.



🕑: 05:15 PM - 06:30 PM
Evening Reception
Host: USD - Garden Of The Sea

Info: Lush gardens, a reflecting pool and spectacular views from San Diego’s Mission Bay to the Pacific Ocean.




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InfraGard San Diego Cyber Futures Symposium, 7 October | Event in San Diego | AllEvents
InfraGard San Diego Cyber Futures Symposium
Tue, 07 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 am
USD 55