Agentic AI-Driven Cybersecurity: Proactive Defense in an Evolving Threat Landscape

The cyber threat landscape is escalating, fueled by increasingly sophisticated adversaries leveraging artificial intelligence themselves.

Traditional reactive security measures are no longer sufficient. This session dives into the transformative power of Agentic AI – autonomous, goal-oriented AI systems that can perceive, reason, plan, and act independently to defend digital assets and physical infrastructure.

Business and government leaders need to address the critical considerations for deploying Agentic AI, including ethical implications, data governance, and the imperative of building trusted, transparent AI systems.

Prepare to rethink your cybersecurity strategy and discover how Agentic AI is not just a tool, but the essential foundation for robust, future-proof defenses in our increasingly interconnected world.

MODERATOR:

Ryan Simpson
Chief Technologist for Public Sector Partners at NVIDIA
Ryan Simpson is a key figure at the intersection of artificial intelligence and public service. As the Chief Technologist for Federal Partners at NVIDIA, he leads strategic initiatives to accelerate AI and data analytics innovation throughout the U.S. federal government via the NVIDIA Partner Network. Read full profile…

PANEL:

Jerome Johnson, II
Director of Solutions Architecture for National Security and Defense, Amazon Web Services
Jerome Johnson II is Director of Solutions Architecture for National Security and Defense at Amazon Web Services, where he leads teams implementing cutting-edge AI and autonomous systems for the U.S. Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence Management at Georgetown University, Jerome bridges the critical gap between emerging AI capabilities and real-world cybersecurity applications in high-stakes environments. Read full profile…

Earl Stafford, Jr.
CEO, Aperio Global
Earl Stafford, Jr., CEO of Aperio Global, embodies the rare fusion of
visionary leadership and unwavering faith. As a Christian man whose beliefs form the bedrock of his personal and professional life, Stafford leads Aperio Global with a higher purpose, guided by the principle of “Solving for Next.” Under Stafford’s stewardship, Aperio Global has achieved consistent year-over-year growth in revenue, customer base, and mission-critical impact. Read full profile…