13th Annual Gasparilla Cybersecurity Summit

David Mahdi, CIO

Transmit Security

AI Browsers: The Trojan Horse for Shadow AI - Block Them at Your Own Risk

Abstract: Al browsers are coming fast - blending the power of large language models, autonomous agents, and real-time web intelligence into the most widely used application on the planet. But with this innovation comes chaos. Traditional identity controls like MFA, SSO, and bot detection will struggle to distinguish human from agent. Session replay, delegated credentials, and invisible API calls will shatter long-held assumptions about "user identity." This talk breaks down what Al browsers really are, how they work, and why they pose a serious challenge to today's Zero Trust and identity architectures. Yet blocking them outright isn't an option - users and business units will adopt them regardless, creating a wave of Shadow Al.

We'll explore a pragmatic roadmap to embrace Al browsers safely - re-anchoring trust in cryptographic identity, continuous verification, and machine identity management. Because the question isn't whether Al browsers will enter your enterprise — it's whether your identity strategy is ready when they do.

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Justin Daniels, Shareholder

Baker Donelson

Real Time Deepfake Incident Response

Abstract: Al has blurred the lines of truth, pushing leaders into an era of True Lies where you can no longer trust what you see or hear. When a deepfake goes viral, traditional incident response plans fail because the window for action is measured in minutes and hours, not days.

This session drops participants into a live, fast-moving deepfake crisis where facts shift, pressure builds, and executive judgment determines the outcome. You will work through how to align your team, verify authenticity, shape your messaging, and make materiality decisions as the narrative accelerates. Attendees leave with a clear, repeatable framework for leading in the moment when what you see or hear simply cannot be trusted.

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Richard Dean, Special Agent

United States Secret Service

Investigating the Cyber Threat Landscape: Lessons for Cybersecurity Leaders

Abstract: Adversaries exploit speed, scale, and anonymity to outpace traditional defenses. Richard Dean (USSS-Retired) and Sundanah Parsons (FBI) share frontline investigative insights into the evolving threat landscape. Cybersecurity leaders will gain practical lessons to strengthen executive decision-making.

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Homayum Yaque, VP Advisory Services

Digital Hands

Invisible Access: Securing the Rise of Non-Human Identities

Abstract: Al adoption is driving an explosion of non-human identities that now outnumber humans 10:1. In an era where identity is the new perimeter, these machine identities create a vast, undersecured attack surface. NHIs operate autonomously with privileged access, yet most security programs lack needed visibility into their growth, permissions, or behavior. As zero trust architectures put identity at the core, securing non-human identities is mission critical. This session examines how Al reshapes the identity threat landscape, why attackers target these overlooked identities, and how leaders can implement identity security posture management and detection frameworks to transform them from blind spots into trust anchors.

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Jack Clabby, Shareholder

Carlton Fields

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Joe Swanson, Partner

Foley & Lardner

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Cyber and Privacy Trivia Bowl

Back by popular demand, law partners Jack Clakx and Joe Swanson will lead us in our annual legal-themed cyber and privacy trivia bowl. The trivia will span a range of cyber and privacy-related topics and latest developments, including Al, with awards given to the winning team and best team name. Come ready to compete!