The next wave of cyber threats won’t look like the last. Generative AI is reshaping how attackers operate—making their lures more convincing, their campaigns more efficient, and their impacts more damaging. But it’s also reshaping how defenders fight back, offering new ways to detect, disrupt, and defend.

With this in mind, we’re excited to announce Season 5 of The Convergence of AI + Cybersecurity, where we’ll explore three of the most urgent challenges facing security leaders today: how adversaries are weaponizing legitimate AI tools, how automation can help close the SOC talent gap, and how AI is accelerating the rise of social engineering.

Come with your curiosity and leave with actionable insights to strengthen your defenses.

New to The Convergence of AI + Cybersecurity? We launched this series in 2023 and, over the past four seasons, have hosted some of the most influential voices to explore how AI is transforming the threat landscape.

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Chapter 13 | The Adversary’s New Assistant: Weaponizing AI Chatbots

Wednesday, September 25, 2025 | 1:00 pm ET | 10:00 am BST | 1:00 pm AEDT

AI tools may have guardrails, but adversaries are relentless in finding ways around them. This session explores how attackers manipulate traditional AI chatbots to generate harmful outputs and how they exploit legitimate AI-powered platforms—such as content creation tools like Gamma or Canva—for criminal purposes.

From producing convincing phishing lures to rapidly developing malicious scripts and automating fraud, we’ll examine the real-world consequences of these exploits and what they mean for organizations facing an increasingly AI-enabled threat landscape.

Speakers:

• Piotr Wojtyla, Head of Threat Intelligence, Abnormal AI

• Inma Martinez, Digital Pioneer & AI Scientist

Chapter 14 | Bridging the SOC Talent Gap with Automation

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 1:00 pm ET | 10:00 am BST | 1:00 pm AEDT

With SOC staffing shortages persisting, automation is no longer just an efficiency tool—it’s a survival strategy. This chapter explores how AI can ease the strain on analysts by reducing repetitive, time-consuming tasks and minimizing alert fatigue, helping teams avoid burnout and stay engaged in higher-value work.

By streamlining workflows and improving accuracy, automation empowers organizations to achieve more with fewer people, extending the capabilities of lean teams while increasing retention and long-term satisfaction.

Speakers:

• Patricia Titus, Field CISO, Abnormal AI
• Dwayne Smith, SVP of Security and CISO, Vensure Employer Solutions
• Marcos Marrero, CISO at H.I.G. Capital
• Russ Ayres, CISO at Principal Financial Group

Chapter 15 | Supercharged Deception: How AI Is Accelerating Social Engineering

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 1:00 pm ET | 10:00 am BST | 1:00 pm AEDT

Social engineering has rapidly risen to the forefront of cybercrime, and AI is amplifying its impact in new and unsettling ways. The final episode of The Convergence of AI + Cybersecurity Season 5 explores how attackers are weaponizing AI to craft more convincing messages, mimic trusted identities, and manipulate human behavior at scale.

Attendees will see real-world examples of these evolving tactics, understand the psychological drivers that make them effective, and gain insights into how organizations can better defend against AI-powered deception.

Speakers:

• EJ Whaley, Manager, Outbound Product Management, Abnormal AI
• Dr. Mary Aiken, World-leading expert in Cyberpsychology, Speaker, Author

Season 5 brings together top voices in cybersecurity and AI to explore the risks and opportunities of an AI-powered future. Register today for the insights you need to navigate the changes ahead and lead with confidence.