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Join us for this week's Defender Fridays as we explore Zero Trust architecture and implementation with Dr. Chase Cunningham, Chief Security Officer at Demo-Force. At Defender Fridays, we delve into the dynamic world of information security, exploring its defensive side with seasoned professionals from across the industry. Our aim is simple yet ambitious: to foster a collaborative space where ideas flow freely, experiences are shared, and knowledge expands.

Join us for this week's Defender Fridays as we explore the reality of AI-powered malware threats with Randy Pargman, Senior Director of Threat Detection at Proofpoint. At Defender Fridays, we delve into the dynamic world of information security, exploring its defensive side with seasoned professionals from across the industry. Our aim is simple yet ambitious: to foster a collaborative space where ideas flow freely, experiences are shared, and knowledge expands.

As cyber threats evolve at an unprecedented speed, 2026 promises to be a transformative year for cybersecurity. Traditional threats are giving way to more sophisticated strategies, driven by AI, regulatory pressures, and the need for zero trust. In this webinar, CSO Corey Nachreiner, Director of Security Operations Marc Laliberte, and Field CTO for Managed Services Adam Winston will discuss their six game-changing predictions for this upcoming year, including.

On this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast we speak with Alec Fenton, VP of Security Operations at Foresite Cybersecurity about his journey from SOC analyst to security leader. Alec Fenton is a seasoned Cyber Security professional with over 15 years of extensive experience across many IT domains. With a career spanning more than a decade, Alec has honed his expertise in addressing a broad spectrum of cybersecurity challenges, leveraging his analytical prowess and hands-on approach to leadership.

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This week on the podcast, we go through all six of our cybersecurity predictions for 2026. For each prediction, we'll discuss the trends behind them, why we think they'll hit next year, and some takeaways for people and organizations on how to react to them in the coming year.