
Atlanta CISO Town Hall
April 3, 2025 | 9:00am EDT
April 3, 2025 | 9:00am EDT
Dismantling the Modern Attack — Turning Adversarial Complexity into Defensive Clarity
Participate with your CISO peers in the Atlanta community in small, breakout discussions on a mission-critical priority for security leaders. These informal discussions allow you to share your insights and learn from the lessons, approaches and experiences of a diverse group of peers in virtual breakout rooms.
Join fellow CISOs in the Atlanta community to discuss:
Identify the Objectives of Attackers
Focus on Lasting Tactics Against Zero-Day and Supply Chain Threats
Implement Strategies to Gain the Upper Hand and Strengthen Defenses
Discussion Leaders
Members of the Atlanta CISO community will lead the interactive discussion and share lessons learned.

Sean Flynn
Akamai Technologies
Senior Director, Security Technology and Strategy
Presenter

Simon Kapadia
IBM
Security Architect, IBM API Connect
Discussion Leader

Mike Marsilio
Paradies Lagardere
Information Security & Compliance Officer
Governing Body Host

Armghan Malik
Graphic Packaging
Director of Cyber Security
Discussion Leader

Caroline Saxon
Stream Data Centers
Head of Compliance
Discussion Leader
Agenda
April 3, 2025
9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Dismantling the Modern Attack — Turning Adversarial Complexity into Defensive Clarity
Hosted by Akamai and IBM
Threat actors continually refine their techniques, yet their fundamental tactics remain consistent, providing defenders with a significant advantage when these are understood. By exploring global attack trends derived from internet telemetry and real-world incidents, the persistent methods that underpin modern cyberattacks are uncovered.
Join this session to explore:
- Recognize attackers' goals
- Emphasize enduring tactics to counter zero-day and supply chain attacks
- Apply strategies to shift the advantage and enhance defenses
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