Cutting Through the Hype – The Truth About AI Cyber Threats

UPCOMING WEBINAR - April 23 @ 1 PM EST

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In an era where sensationalism in cybersecurity spreads like wildfire, how can organizations separate fact from fiction when it comes to AI-driven threats? This insightful panel discussion, moderated by Maria Cardow from Aon, brings together industry experts from Aon, Binary Defense, and Splunk to break down the evolving narrative around AI in cybersecurity.

What to Expect

The Evolution of AI Threat Hype – How AI-related cybersecurity fears have developed over time and what history teaches us.
The Reality of AI in Cyber Threats – What’s real, what’s exaggerated, and how adversaries are using AI today.
Cutting Through the Noise – Each panelist will share practical methods to effectively parse and digest cybersecurity news, helping attendees navigate media headlines and focus on credible threats.
Framework for Risk Management – Actionable guidance on how security leaders can assess AI-related risks, develop resilient cyber strategies, and manage third-party exposure.

Why Attend?

This panel is designed for security professionals, IT leaders, and business decision-makers who need actionable insights to navigate the AI hype cycle and strengthen their cybersecurity posture.

Don’t get caught up in the noise—get the facts from leading experts. Register now!

About The Panelists

Kris Kimmerle

Head of AI Security and Strategy, Aon Cyber Solutions

With extensive experience leading cybersecurity and technology strategy at Fortune 100 enterprises and global technology firms, Kris specializes in AI security, governance, and strategic innovation. Based in Seattle, he’s known for a pragmatic, client-centric approach to helping organizations securely navigate complex AI adoption. A frequent writer and speaker, he delivers actionable insights to business and technology leaders addressing emerging AI and cybersecurity challenges.

John Dwyer

Deputy CTO & Head of ARC Labs, Binary Defense

John Dwyer is the Deputy CTO & Head of ARC Labs at Binary Defense where he lead research and development initiatives to improve Binary Defense product and services as well as threat research to develop meaningful insights and trends for the security community. John (@_dwyer_ ) brings 15+ years of security and technology experience, with an extensive background in security research and development, incident response, threat hunting, security thought leadership, and adversary operational analysis. Prior to Binary Defense, John spent time with IBM X-Force, MIT Lincoln Laboratory, as well as Carnegie Mellon’s Software Engineering Institute as a researcher and incident responder. John has spoken at the world’s largest cybersecurity events such as Black Hat, RSAC, and SANS Threat Hunting Summit.

Kris Wayman

Field CTO, Binary Defense

Kris Wayman has over a decade of experience in the IT security industry, where he’s led critical efforts in threat hunting and attack prevention. Prior to joining Binary Defense, he served as Senior Manager on the GlobalSolutions Engineering team at Sophos, where he led a vanguard team focused on helping customers stave off cyber-attacks from ransomware and other sophisticated threats. Wayman began his career with significant roles at ManagedService Providers (MSPs) and Cloud Service Providers. These roles provided him with a deep understanding of the security and compliance challenges that companies face, which has been instrumental in shaping his proactiveapproach to cybersecurity. Over the years, Wayman’s efforts have consistently focused on understanding the unique security needs of clients and delivering tailored solutions to protect their critical assets.

Ryan Fetterman

Security Strategist, Splunk

Ryan is a Security Strategist at Splunk on the SURGe team, joining after a decade spent in windowless basements conducting government research and consulting. He is a co-author of the PEAK Threat Hunting Framework and a contributor to various open-source security efforts. Ryan holds Doctorate and Masters degrees in engineering from George Washington University and a cybersecurity undergraduate degree from Penn State University. His favorite part of any project is when someone says “We just got new data.”

About The Moderator

Maria Cardow

Global CIO, Aon Cyber Solutions

Maria Cardow is the Global CIO for Aon Cyber Solutions. The majority of her 25-year career has been spent driving digital transformations for top firms like Goldman Sachs, MSCI, Citadel, Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse, and CIBC. Mentorship, education, and team building are central to her roles. Maria is an active member of the Executive Women’s Forum (EWF), supporting women in cybersecurity, and a leader in multiple diversity groups within Aon and the Insurance industry. She lives in Brooklyn with her family.