{"product_id":"building-a-cyber-amp-ai-ready-organization-policies-practices-risk-dcsg2027","title":"Building a Cyber \u0026 AI-Ready Organization: Policies, Practices \u0026 Risk -  Pamela Feld, Greg Goldberg \u0026 Jovany Gallardy - DCSG2027","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"course-details\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName of Training:\u003c\/strong\u003e Building a Cyber \u0026amp; AI-Ready Organization: Policies, Practices \u0026amp; Risk\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrainer(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Pamela Feld, Greg Goldberg \u0026amp; Jovany Gallardy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\/Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 6, 2027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 am to 5 pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenue:\u003c\/strong\u003e TBD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarly Bird Cost:\u003c\/strong\u003e S$4,700 (Incl. GST)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegular Cost:\u003c\/strong\u003e S$5,000 (Incl. GST)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs organizations rapidly adopt AI while facing growing cybersecurity threats, this practical course equips executives, IT leaders, and decision-makers to navigate AI governance, ethics, legal accountability, and regulatory expectations. Through real-world incidents, interactive scenarios, and actionable frameworks, participants will learn to strengthen policies and build defensible governance practices that reduce risk while enabling responsible innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTop 3 Takeaways\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand accountability, risk ownership, and the legal, ethical, and security considerations that should guide organizational AI adoption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn practical approaches to developing cyber and AI policies, inventories, governance structures, and vendor evaluation practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave with policy templates and a 90-day action plan for improving organizational cyber and AI readiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course introduces artificial intelligence and cybersecurity through real-world examples, focusing on how AI can create security, ethical, legal, and financial risks. Participants will learn to identify common AI risks and practical ways to protect their organizations and systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough hands-on exercises and interactive scenarios, attendees will develop strategies to assess risks, apply safeguards, and use AI more securely and responsibly. The trainers bring management, cybersecurity, and legal perspectives to help participants strengthen policies and make more informed decisions about AI adoption and organizational oversight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Outline\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIntroduction and Course Overview\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining goals, agenda, and expectations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey concepts in management, cybersecurity, AI ethics, and governance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIcebreaker: participants share experiences with AI or security concerns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLeadership and Decision-Making in Technology Environments\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeadership's role in managing technology-driven change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccountability, risk ownership, and ethical responsibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking informed decisions when adopting AI and digital systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteractive polling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePolicy and Governance Fundamentals\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction to policy development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreating policy and inventory structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernance frameworks for managing technology and security risks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverview of cyber insurance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRisk Management and Organizational Oversight\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentifying operational, legal, and reputational risks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoles of management, boards, and compliance teams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples of governance failures and best practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCase Discussion and Knowledge Check\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuided discussion of real-world management and governance scenarios.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort group exercises to reinforce key concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIntroduction to AI Policy and Ethics\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat AI systems are and how organizations use them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFairness, transparency, accountability, and human oversight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy AI policy matters in real-world decision-making.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup discussion and breakout activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eManaging Ethical and Security Risks in AI Systems\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBias, misuse, automation errors, and overreliance on AI.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow security, ethics, and governance intersect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing policies to reduce risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLive exercise using sample policy templates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePractical Use Cases and Responsible AI Adoption\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAI use cases in business, government, and services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvaluating vendor AI tools before adoption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestions leaders and managers should ask vendors and internal teams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCourse Wrap-Up, Resources, Templates, and Next Steps\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloping a 90-day action plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey takeaways and summary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen discussion and Q\u0026amp;A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional proficiency exam and further learning resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDifficulty Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginner\/Intermediate. The course is accessible to participants with little or no technical background while also providing practical frameworks for those with some experience in technology, management, or security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuggested Prerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are no formal prerequisites. The course is designed for executives, IT leaders, and decision-makers, including participants with little to no technical background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Students Should Bring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA laptop with reliable internet access and the ability to access websites and online platforms and scan or upload documents as needed. Bring a pen for notes and in-class activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Trainers Will Provide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional course materials, resources, policy templates, and a 90-day action plan. Participants who complete the course may be eligible for an optional, discounted post-program cyber\/AI policy review by the consulting team, with legal review available where permitted by conference guidelines and applicable ethics rules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrainer(s) Bio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePamela Feld\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Founder and CEO of Triumph Technology Group and a national speaker on cybersecurity, AI governance, and digital transformation. She advises executives and organizations across corporate, public-sector, and regulated industries on reducing cyber risk, implementing ethical AI, and building resilient governance practices. Her experience includes work with utilities, healthcare organizations, universities, and major enterprises. She holds an IEEE Certified Assessor credential and is a graduate of UC Irvine, the Stanford Graduate Entrepreneur Program, and the UCLA MDE program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreg Goldberg\u003c\/strong\u003e is a litigator and General Counsel with more than 20 years of experience practicing in state and federal courts across the United States. He serves as General Counsel for the Business Technology Association, advising organizations on data security, privacy compliance, AI governance, workplace technology policies, crisis management, and regulatory matters. He is also a frequent presenter and educator on emerging legal and technology issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProficiency Exam\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn optional exam will use multiple-choice questions to assess understanding of core AI policy frameworks, ethical principles, and practical applications. Participants must score at least 70% to pass and earn a proficiency credential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"registration-terms\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRegistration Terms and Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrainings are refundable before January 29, 2027, minus a non-refundable processing fee of $350.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween January 30, 2027 and February 28, 2027 partial refunds will be granted, equal to 50% of the course fee minus a processing fee of $350.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll trainings are non-refundable after Feb 28, 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraining tickets may be transferred to another student. Please email us at training@defcon.org for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a training does not reach the minimum registration requirement, it may be cancelled. 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