May 2026 Chapter Meeting
Join us on-site in New York City or Long Island, or virtually, for our May 2026 Chapter Meeting on May 27, 2026, featuring:
– Collin Chapleau, Senior Director, Security & AI Strategy, FCISO – DarkTrace
– Andrew Steinbach, Cybersecurity Professional – Salt Security
The registration link can be found below. Members can get their promo codes by logging into the Chapter website and going to their “My Page“. Sponsor promo codes have been previously distributed. Non-members and the public are invited to attend and can register for a nominal fee or join the Chapter. Our annual membership is $40 for professionals and $15 for students. Meeting fees are waived for members. This event will qualify for two Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits.
Membership in the Chapter is open to all cybersecurity professionals and students. If you are not already a member, please visit our membership page for more information.
Agenda:
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm In-Person Registration, Networking and Event Setup
6:00 pm – 6:10 pm Welcome and Chapter Updates
6:10 pm – 7:00 pm: Securing the AI Multiverse: Prompts, Pipelines, Agents & Identities
7:10 pm – 8:00 pm: Navigating Security in the Age of AI Agents: Risks, Realities, and the Evolving Landscape
⚠️For those planning to attend the event onsite in New York City: Due to building security requirements, we will be closing ticket sales to our New York City site at 12:00pm one day before the event.
ℹ️ Registrations for Long Island and Virtual: We will be closing ticket sales to our Long Island site and Virtual admission at 3:00 pm the day of the event.
All times in Eastern Timezone.
Topic Summary: Securing the AI Multiverse: Prompts, Pipelines, Agents & Identities
Organizations are adopting GenAI and autonomous agents faster than security can keep up. This session covers emerging risks of AI and why defense in depth across prompts, pipelines, identities, and Shadow AI is essential. Learn how visibility, behavioral analytics, and adaptive controls enable secure, trustworthy AI at scale while supporting rapid innovation and resilience.
Speaker Bio: Collin Chapleau, Senior Director, Security & AI Strategy, FCISO
Collin Chapleau is Senior Director of Security & AI Strategy and Field CISO at Darktrace, where he helps leading global organizations deploy AI-driven cybersecurity. Since 2018, he has led technical teams and architected advanced security solutions across complex environments, integrating AI to strengthen cyber resilience and real-time threat response. With a Master’s in IT from Virginia Tech specializing in AI and Big Data Analytics, he is known for translating cutting-edge AI research into practical security strategies.
Topic Summary: Navigating Security in the Age of AI Agents: Risks, Realities, and the Evolving Landscape
An overview of how AI agents are expanding the attack surface and what it means for security teams going forward.
Speaker: Andrew Steinbach
Andrew Steinbach is a New York-based cybersecurity professional with 10+ years of experience helping organizations manage complex and evolving security risks.