As we move into 2026, an identity-centric security strategy is no longer optional. With the rapid advancement of AI, the breakdown of traditional authentication methods, and the explosive growth of non-human identities, organizations must rethink how they secure every interaction—human and machine alike.
This webinar brings together identity, AI, and cybersecurity leaders to unpack the evolving threat landscape and highlight the critical priorities organizations must focus on today to stay secure in an identity-first world.
Why identity —not the network— is the dominant attack surface in 2026
How to prepare for AI-powered phishing, deepfakes, and social engineering attacks
How to secure and govern both human and non-human identities
The role of decentralized and passwordless authentication in reducing risk
Practical steps for implementing Zero Trust, quantum-safe security, and NHI management
Malcolm Harkins is the Chief Security and Trust Officer at HiddenLayer. In this role he reports to the CEO and is responsible for enabling business growth through trusted infrastructure, systems, and business processes. Malcolm is also responsible for peer outreach activities to drive improvement across the world in the understanding of cyber risks as well as best practices to manage and mitigate those risks. He enjoys being an executive coach to CISOs and others in a wide variety of information risk roles. Key areas of focus include the ethics around technology risk, social responsibility, total cost of controls, public policy, and driving more industry accountability.
Previously Malcolm was the Chief Security and Trust Officer at Cylance. Malcolm was also previously Vice President and Chief Security and Privacy Officer (CSPO) at Intel Corporation. In that role Malcolm was responsible for managing the risk, controls, privacy, security, and other related compliance activities for all of Intel’s information assets, products, and services.
Accomplished Operations & Transformation Leader in Security, Risk & Compliance. Proven track record working in Technology, Software Solutions, Next-Generation Cloud, IT & Services Industries, with expertise in Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, Privacy & Regulation. Broad client base of over 5,000 organizations including Fortune 50 companies and international government sectors.
Effective leader experienced in global and industry-specific regulatory frameworks. Primary industries include IT, Cloud Services, Financial Services, Healthcare, Public Sector, Technology, Telecom, Media and Entertainment.
Ryan Sahadeo is a senior cybersecurity professional and PhD candidate in Cybersecurity Leadership at Capitol Technology University with more than 13 years of experience across consulting, corporate leadership, and academic research. His career began advising Shark Tank entrepreneurs as a cybersecurity consultant and progressed into enterprise leadership roles where he directed security programs, policies, accountability structures, and multimillion-dollar budgets. These academic achievements, paired with doctoral-level research, equip him with the technical expertise and executive perspective to position cybersecurity as a cornerstone of organizational resilience.
Ryan holds a Master of Science in Cybersecurity Management from Nova Southeastern University’s College of Computing, AI and Cybersecurity and a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Long Island University’s Brooklyn Campus. He has led the development of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) that consistently achieve 100% compliance with leading frameworks, including NIST 800-53/171, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, CMMC, SOX, GDPR, and CCPA. His leadership portfolio includes vendor risk management, third-party assessments, and executive reporting that translates complex security challenges into board-ready strategies.
His career focus is on serving in senior leadership roles — including Director, VP/SVP, vCISO, or CISO — to drive cybersecurity excellence while fostering trust, compliance, and innovation.
David Shipley is an award-winning entrepreneur and a recognized global expert in cybersecurity. He regularly speaks at public and private events around the world and appears in national and regional media to address cybersecurity issues.
In 2016, David co-founded Beauceron Security with an innovative approach to cybersecurity awareness and risk management. This empowers everyone within an organization to know more and care more about their crucial role in protecting against cyber-attacks. Beauceron Security now serves more than 1 thousand clients across North America, Europe, and Africa, and over 1 million people have benefited from Beauceron’s work.
Before co-founding Beauceron Security, David was the security lead for the University of New Brunswick and developed its incident response, threat intelligence, and awareness practice. He is a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), a former journalist, and a Canadian Forces veteran.
Gavin Anthony Grounds is a pioneering figure in cybersecurity and risk management, renowned for his technical prowess and innovative strategies. With a rich history as a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and a leader in Cybersecurity Strategy and Risk Management, Grounds has held executive leadership roles at Meta, Verizon, DXC, and HP/HPE. His tenure at these Fortune 500 companies was marked by groundbreaking initiatives and thought leadership in risk quantification.
Grounds is celebrated for his contributions to industry best practices, honed through participation in and speaking at various Security and GRC conferences including those hosted by ISACA.
Beyond his professional achievements, he is deeply committed to philanthropy, supporting child safety, human trafficking prevention, and suicide prevention.
Grounds embodies the blend of expertise, compassion, and visionary leadership, making him an able partner in navigating today’s cybersecurity challenges and risks.
