Presented by Infosec Institute

AI Cyber Readiness Summit

AI is reshaping how organizations build, defend and govern technology. Security leaders don’t need a perfect AI strategy before they act — they need a practical way to understand AI-driven cyber risk, prioritize team capabilities and skillfully prepare their people for what comes next.

Join Infosec Institute for a half-day virtual summit built for security leaders and AI security champions tasked with developing and strengthening AI-capable cyber teams.

 

August 26, 2026 | 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Central | Live virtual event

What you’ll take away

A practical summit for the new shape of cybersecurity work

AI isn’t just adding new tools to the security stack. It is changing how teams assess risk, defend systems, govern technology and make decisions across the organization.

The AI Cyber Readiness Summit, presented by Infosec Institute, brings these changes into focus for CISOs, security leaders and AI security champions. Across a half-day virtual experience, attendees will explore how organizations are responding now, how team expectations are shifting and what it takes to build AI-capable cyber teams.

Part 1: Organizational impact

Hear from industry leaders how AI is showing up across security programs — from CISO priorities to SOC, GRC and practitioner workflows — and what leaders should be watching now.

Part 2: Changing cyber teams

Learn from Infosec instructors how AI is shifting the work cybersecurity teams do every day, including the responsibilities, workflows and skills practitioners will need to strengthen next.

Part 3: AI readiness workshop

Join an interactive workshop that turns the summit discussion into readiness priorities, team planning considerations and next steps you can bring back to your organization.

Who should attend

This summit is designed for security leaders and AI security champions responsible for readying their cyber teams with the skills to adapt to and excel as AI reshapes cybersecurity work.

Cybersecurity leaders

For CISOs, security directors, security managers and leaders across SOC, GRC, AppSec, incident response and related security functions responsible for setting AI cyber readiness priorities, aligning teams and turning plans into action.

Senior security practitioners and AI security champions

For experienced practitioners helping their teams evaluate AI-related risk, adopt new tools and build the skills needed for what comes next.

Cyber workforce and training leaders

For L&D and workforce development teams supporting cyber leaders in providing role-based cybersecurity training.

Featured speakers

Keatron Evans

Keatron Evans

Vice President, AI Enablement & Strategy, Cengage

James Stanger

James Stanger

Chief Technology Evangelist, CompTIA

Theo Nasser

Theo Nasser

CEO & Co-Founder, Right-Hand Cybersecurity

Dwayne Roberts

Dwayne Roberts

Sr. Technical Trainer, Infosec Institute

John Bassili

John Bassili

Cybersecurity Instructor, Infosec Institute

Iva Amos

Iva Amos

Sr. Cybersecurity Curriculum Developer & Manager, Infosec Institute

AI Cyber Readiness Summit

Agenda at a glance

The AI Cyber Readiness Summit is a half-day virtual event for security leaders and AI security champions equipping cyber teams with the skills and capabilities to adapt as AI reshapes cybersecurity work. Attendees will explore AI’s current cyber impact, how it’s reshaping team structures and capabilities, and what practical readiness planning looks like now.

Additional session details will be added below as we put the finishing touches on this year’s full agenda.

Organizational impact | 11 a.m.–12 p.m. Central

The summit kicks off with the questions security leaders are asking now: where AI is creating risk, how organizations are responding to that risk and which concerns are most pressing.

The first hour will cover:

  • Welcome to the AI Cyber Readiness Summit
  • Opening keynote
  • Survey insights on AI readiness priorities
  • Fireside chat with industry partners
Changing cyber teams | 12 p.m.–2 p.m. Central

Hear from Infosec instructors on how AI is changing cybersecurity work — from the way teams secure AI to the skills practitioners need to defend against AI-enabled threats.

This two-hour block includes mini-sessions from Infosec instructors covering:

  • Practical AI security topics
  • Shifting skill and team needs in the AI age
  • AI cybersecurity adoption strategies for leaders
AI readiness workshop | 2 p.m.–3 p.m. Central

Put the ideas from the summit to work in an interactive workshop built to help leaders sharpen priorities, guide training decisions and bring practical takeaways back to their teams.

Why Infosec?

  • 22+ Years

    Proof over promises

    Two decades delivering 93% pass rates. Now AI-powered verification proves your team can perform.

  • 5M+ Learners

    Ready to defend

    Technology depends on your people. We measure readiness against a database of proven benchmarks.

  • 70% fortune 500

    Trusted at scale

    We build job-ready security teams. That's why 70% of the Fortune 500 partner with us.

  • 1,800+ courses

    Built for your reality

    You already have a security strategy. We ensure your people can execute it under pressure.

Frequently asked questions

Is the AI Cyber Readiness Summit free to attend?

Yes, Infosec’s virtual events are free. You can find additional free AI training resources, as well as paid AI training options (boot camps, on-demand learning paths and hands-on labs) in Infosec’s AI cybersecurity hub.

What if I can’t attend the entire virtual summit?

The summit airs live on August 26, and sessions will be available on demand through September 30, 2026, to all registrants.

We encourage you to join all three parts of the summit. However, we recognize your busy schedule, so we’ve organized the summit in three parts so you can attend the blocks that will provide the most value.

Who should attend the summit?

The August virtual summit is designed for CISOs, security leaders, AI security champions and senior practitioners. However, anyone interested in learning more about practical ways AI is changing cybersecurity across organizations is encouraged to attend.

Do I need AI experience to attend?

No, people with all levels of AI experience can attend.

Will there be a workshop?

Yes. The final part of the summit is an interactive workshop focused on turning summit insights into practical takeaways for your team.

How do I register?

Complete the registration form to save your spot for the live summit and receive access to the on-demand recordings after the event.

Register now

Register for the AI Cyber Readiness Summit, a half-day virtual event on August 26, 2026, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. CDT.