Learn how to enable and tune a wide variety of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint settings for Windows workstations and servers using this handy checklist.

Chad Holmes is a cybersecurity strategist with over 20 years of experience helping organizations protect critical systems, enable secure development, and build resilient teams. With deep expertise in healthcare security, application security, and hands-on training, he combines technical insight with business acumen to drive meaningful outcomes. Whether guiding CISOs through strategic decisions or mentoring the next generation of security professionals, Chad is passionate about developing talent and making security a catalyst for innovation.

Gain an understanding of the key components of an effective executive-level InfoSec dashboard along with tips for including concrete actionable data.

Agentic AI, autonomous AI that performs tasks and makes decisions independently, can drastically increase operational efficiencies but significantly complicates security and compliance. This guide outlines a clear roadmap and practical guardrails to help CISOs and security leaders as they plan for adoption of Agentic AI.

With expert guidance from IANS, the company achieved compliance, launched a new business line, and realized $1.7 million in cost savings—delivering secure operations without exceeding budget.

The buzz around Agentic AI – the latest form of AI systems designed to autonomously make decisions and act – is rampant. As security leaders grapple to understand the nuances of this next wave of AI excitement, there are many considerations to take into account to determine if, where and how to experiment and accelerate its use within your environment. In this symposium, IANS Faculty Jake Williams cuts through the noise and shares practical insights and recommendations to aid your understanding of the technology, its risks and guardrails for adoption within your enterprise.

This IANS guide offers 10 concise, expert-backed tips to help security leaders present with clarity, confidence, and business relevance. Learn how to frame cyber risk in business terms, handle tough questions, and avoid common pitfalls—so you can deliver high-impact board presentations that drive alignment and action.

AI adoption is growing rapidly, but many users struggle with how to use these tools effectively. This guide helps users become more deliberate, accurate, and efficient when working with AI tools.

As organizations migrate to the cloud for scalability and agility, security operations must evolve in response.