In a world without clear digital borders, traditional security perimeters no longer work. This provocative keynote challenges legacy assumptions and explores why adaptive, trust-based models are becoming essential for today’s digital enterprises. Brian unpacks how leading organizations are abandoning rigid controls in favor of real-time identity verification, behavioral context, and zero-trust methodologies to manage risk in an open, hyper-connected environment.

Audience takeaways:

• Understand why perimeter-based security models are obsolete in modern IT environments

• Learn how to design and adopt trust-centric security architectures using identity and context

• Discover tools and frameworks for applying continuous verification across digital ecosystems

Regulation doesn’t have to be a roadblock. In this forward-thinking keynote, Brian reveals how compliance can become a strategic driver of trust, innovation, and market leadership. Drawing on experience from working with regulators and fintech startups, he explains how the smartest organizations are using compliance as a catalyst to differentiate and scale—especially in the AI-driven, cloud-native world.

Audience takeaways:

• Discover how compliance can create competitive differentiation and open new markets

• Learn strategies for aligning regulatory frameworks with business goals and innovation

• Gain practical insights into turning governance into a value-generating function

Cloud platforms accelerate innovation but also amplify complexity and risk. This keynote dives deep into the critical tension between moving fast and staying secure. Brian shares candid stories from high-growth, cloud-first companies and outlines a practical approach to embedding security into development pipelines, without slowing down business momentum.

Audience takeaways:

• Understand how to integrate security into cloud-native architectures and DevOps workflows

• Learn how to maintain security posture while accelerating product and service delivery

• Walk away with a blueprint to scale securely in fast-paced cloud environments

AI is reshaping the way organizations assess risk, enforce security, and make strategic decisions. In this keynote, Brian brings AI out of the lab and into the boardroom. He breaks down its real-world applications and implications, offering leaders a balanced view on AI’s benefits, blind spots, and the ethical questions it raises for governance and accountability.

Audience takeaways:

• Gain a high-level understanding of how AI is impacting cybersecurity and governance

• Identify the risks and regulatory considerations associated with AI-powered decision-making

• Discover strategies to align AI adoption with enterprise risk frameworks and ethics

Zero Trust is not just a cybersecurity trend, it’s the foundation for secure innovation. In this keynote, Brian Wagner separates hype from reality and walks attendees through the real mechanics of implementing Zero Trust in enterprise environments. Learn how this model empowers transformation, reduces risk, and drives better user experiences and operational efficiency.

Audience takeaways:

• Understand the principles and misconceptions behind Zero Trust

• Learn how to roll out Zero Trust architectures across hybrid and multi-cloud environments

• Discover how Zero Trust enables both stronger security and smoother digital workflows

Crisis is inevitable. The question is whether your organization is ready. In this keynote, Brian outlines how to architect for resilience—not as a last resort, but as a competitive strategy. Leveraging experience with regulatory response, cloud infrastructure, and continuity planning, he equips leaders with the mindset and frameworks to recover fast and adapt faster.

Audience takeaways:

• Learn how to design systems and processes for built-in resilience and rapid recovery

• Understand the role of scenario planning and business continuity in digital environments

• Gain actionable tools for preparing leadership and teams for unpredictable disruptions

Security is not just a technology issue—it’s a people problem. In this keynote, Brian makes a compelling case for culture as the cornerstone of cybersecurity. With relatable examples and proven tactics, he shows how to build an engaged, aware workforce that takes ownership of security and actively contributes to organizational resilience.

Audience takeaways:

• Discover how to foster a security-first mindset across departments and teams

• Learn how to reduce internal resistance and encourage behavior change

• Take away practical techniques to build leadership alignment and employee engagement

Security shouldn't slow down innovation, it should fuel it. In this keynote inspired by his book, Brian shares a transformational framework for positioning information security as a proactive, value-generating function. Attendees will learn how to embed security into the DNA of their organization, helping it scale, comply, and innovate with confidence.

Audience takeaways:

• Reframe information security as a strategic enabler, not a blocker

• Learn how to align security priorities with business goals and growth initiatives

• Gain tools for making security a collaborative partner across product, tech, and leadership teams