
Cybersecurity: Always Start with the Big Rocks
Building a Modern Email Security Strategy in a Hyper-Connected World
Join us for a timely session on why email security remains one of the most critical components of your cybersecurity posture. Discover how the rapid rise of AI and the push toward digital transformation are shifting attention and resources—while email continues to be the #1 threat vector.
Date: Thursday, May 1
Time: 2:00 PM
What to Expect:
Digital modernization and cloud adoption have transformed how organizations operate—but they’ve also introduced new risks. Meanwhile, legacy systems are often left behind, and cyber teams face increasing pressure to do more with less. This session breaks down why a modern email security strategy is more important than ever—and why it’s about more than just protecting your inbox.
Why Email is Still the Biggest Risk
• Understand why 90% of breaches begin with email, despite advancements in other areas of security.
• Learn how threat actors are exploiting outdated email strategies in the cloud era.
Risks of Cloud-Based Platforms Like Gmail and O365
• Discover common security gaps introduced during cloud email migrations.
• Learn how to protect your users and data in a cloud-first environment.
Rebalancing Cybersecurity Priorities in the AI Era
• Understand how AI is pulling budget and focus away from foundational security needs.
• Learn how to refocus your strategy without sacrificing innovation.

Meet the Speaker:
Grant Asplund
For more than 25 years, Grant Asplund has been educating global audiences on protecting against cyber threats. As Check Point’s Evangelist, he brings a powerful storytelling style to conferences like RSA and Next100 CIOs. Throughout his career, Grant has held key roles at Dome9, Blue Coat Systems, Neustar, and Altor Networks. He also served as CEO of MetaInfo, leading it through its acquisition by Neustar. Grant currently hosts two popular podcasts: CISO Secrets and Talking Cloud.

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