2026 Cybersecurity Virtual Symposium
October 7–9, 2026Cybersecurity continues to evolve as a critical business issue that intersects technology, operations, risk management, and regulatory expectations. Join professionals from Forvis Mazars for the 2026 Cybersecurity Virtual Symposium, a complimentary, virtual event designed for leaders responsible for navigating today’s complex cybersecurity and risk landscape.
This year’s symposium will feature timely discussions focused on current threat trends, governance considerations, and practical approaches that organizations are using to manage cybersecurity risk in a rapidly changing environment. Sessions will draw from real‑world experiences across industries and reflect emerging issues affecting organizations today.
Sessions Include
Wednesday, October 7
| Session | Time |
|---|---|
| Cyber Resilience: Converting Compliance Into Advantage | 10–11 a.m. ET |
| Attack Surfaces: Closing Gaps Before They’re Exploited | 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. ET |
| Agentic AI: Putting Controls Around Autonomous Risk | 2–3 p.m. ET |
Thursday, October 8
| Session | Time |
|---|---|
| AI Governance: Turning Accountability Into Action | 10–11 a.m. ET |
| Ransomware & Extortion: Preparing for Multi-Front Attacks | 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. ET |
| Healthcare Cyber & Privacy: Moving Beyond HIPAA Baselines | 2–3 p.m. ET |
Friday, October 9
| Session | Time |
|---|---|
| Deepfake Vishing: Stopping a Voice-Cloned CEO in 20 Minutes | 10–11 a.m. ET |
| ERP Security: Protecting an Expanding Attack Surface | 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. ET |
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Identify focused steps to address cybersecurity gaps and measure progress
- Recognize virtualization, API, and edge exposures that matter most
- Extend cyber resilience and incident response to AI environments
- Identify governance and accountability considerations for AI risk management, grounded in NIST CSF 2.0
- Prioritize contractual, technical, and process controls that cut risk quickly
- Recognize why HIPAA compliance alone may not address today’s cybersecurity, privacy, and operational resilience risks
- Understand the mechanics and cues of deepfake vishing
- Recognize cyber risks associated with modern ERP systems
CPE Information
8.00 CPE Credit(s) (pending approval)
Up to 8 credits (pending approval) in the Information Technology field of study may be awarded upon verification of participant attendance, during live broadcast.
Who’s This For
CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, DPOs, AI leaders, enterprise risk managers, compliance leads, business leaders.
Prerequisites
None
Delivery Method
Group internet-based. Each attendee must be logged in and respond to poll questions to earn CPE.
Refund Policy
There are no fees associated with this event.
Program Level
Basic
Recommended Field of Study
Information Technology
Advanced Preparation
None
If you have concerns or would like information regarding program cancellation policies or CPE credit, contact us at [email protected].
Forvis Mazars, LLP is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
Presenter(s)
Tom Tollerton, Alex Imani, Justin Lance, Daniel Falacara, Ben Doane, Sean Andrews, Ryan Kauzlick, Ricardo Martinez, Zach Shelton, Jennifer Taylor, Paul Truitt, Ben Owings, Diana Ramirez Rodriguez, Ariana Curtis, Ben Sady, Martin Van De Pol