Name: Beyond Today's Threats: Quantum Security & Ransomware Resilience
Start: 2025-10-16T09:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-16T18:00:00-04:00
Location: Nauthóll

Beyond Today's Threats: Quantum Security & Ransomware Resilience

Oct

This event will focus on enhancing your cybersecurity defenses, with a particular emphasis on strategies to mitigate ransomware threats. Palo Alto Networks, along with real-life Icelandic customers, partners, and distributors, is bringing their expertise for a full day of insights.

You'll hear from a variety of speakers on critical topics such as Zero Trust, Network Security, Exposure Management, and Endpoint Security with next-gen email protection. The agenda is designed for all cybersecurity professionals, from C-suite executives to hands-on practitioners, providing a look at solutions that will help you strengthen your organization's security posture.

This is a free event where you can gain new knowledge and build your network with industry experts just like yourself. We've set aside plenty of time for discussions, so come join us in expanding your network and sharing knowledge!

Register now to secure your spot.

Why attend Ignite on Tour?

Inspiration.

Hear from the brightest minds in cybersecurity about how to effectively operationalize Zero Trust, AI/ML and automation to stay a step ahead.

Strategy building.

Discover how to accelerate cyber transformation to stop complex and evasive threats in real time, at any scale.

Networking.

Meet and connect with your executive peers at elevated networking events and experiences throughout the show.

Please note that this event is open to both current and prospective customers and geared towards business leaders and influencers. We will be carefully reviewing event registrations to ensure that attendees are a match for the event’s focus and objectives.

If you’re a cybersecurity practitioner seeking technical demos, training and certifications, please be sure to check out our Palo Alto Networks Events calendar for a complete list of upcoming events and Ultimate Test Drives that may better align with your needs.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Public sector attendees (defined as employees of the US federal government, state and local government and education employees) should consult their internal compliance requirements and obtain approval from the appropriate compliance official prior to the acceptance of any gratuitous (e.g., "free") items including but not limited to food, beverages, etc. Such employees should be prepared to pay for such items in order to maintain compliance with their own internal policies. A breakdown of costs for food and beverages will be provided upon request. This event is not open to K-12 or Library customers. Please reach out to igniteontournam@paloaltonetworks.com with any questions.

Agenda

10:00 - 10:10

Welcome - Jas Sood, SVP Sales NAM

10:10- 10:25

Transforming and Securing the Digital World

KJ Trivedi, SVP Strategic Accounts

Global and technology trends are reshaping virtually every organization around the world. From the shifting geopolitical landscape, to an ever-changing digital economy, to the ascendance of IoT and generative AI – organizations are rethinking how they operate and protect their business. The good news? With unprecedented cybersecurity innovation and AI advances, and increased engagement among the C-Suite and boards, there’s never been a better time to accelerate your cyber strategy.

10:25 - 10:40

Interview with Palo Alto Networks Customer

10:40 - 11:10

Break

11:10 - 12:45

Simplifying Security Through Consolidation

Shailesh Rao, President, Cortex

With an average of 75 security products utilized by organizations, no wonder Gartner has cited consolidation as a top cybersecurity trend. Having multiple security products translates to higher costs, operational complexity, and intraorganizational friction. CISOs today must strive to maximize value with ubiquitous and powerful security that is centralized and simple to use. Join this session to learn about how a consolidated platform approach can supercharge your risk posture and prepare your organization for transformation.

12:45 - 02:00

Lunch

Activation area OPEN rest of the day

12:30 - 13:30

Zero Trust and Network Security

Threat Intel & Security Operations

Cloud Security

02:00 - 02:30

Protect your network: Combat the most advanced threats using AI-powered security
Scott Fanning, VP Product Management

With an average of 75 security products utilized by organizations, no wonder Gartner has cited consolidation as a top cybersecurity trend. Having multiple security products translates to higher costs, operational complexity, and intraorganizational friction. CISOs today must strive to maximize value with ubiquitous and powerful security that is centralized and simple to use. Join this session to learn about how a consolidated platform approach can supercharge your risk posture and prepare your organization for transformation.

Know Your Attack Surface: What you don't know CAN hurt you.
Abhi Anbazhagan, Product Marketing Manager | Cortex

With an average of 75 security products utilized by organizations, no wonder Gartner has cited consolidation as a top cybersecurity trend. Having multiple security products translates to higher costs, operational complexity, and intraorganizational friction. CISOs today must strive to maximize value with ubiquitous and powerful security that is centralized and simple to use. Join this session to learn about how a consolidated platform approach can supercharge your risk posture and prepare yo

Your hybrid cloud is under attack: Protect it with software firewalls.
Dennis Payton, Sr Product Marketing Manager

With an average of 75 security products utilized by organizations, no wonder Gartner has cited consolidation as a top cybersecurity trend. Having multiple security products translates to higher costs, operational complexity, and intraorganizational friction. CISOs today must strive to maximize value with ubiquitous and powerful security that is centralized and simple to use. Join this session to learn about how a consolidated platform approach can supercharge your risk posture and prepare yo

02:30 - 03:00

Protect your hybrid workforce: Why Zero Trust Access is Broken, and How to Fix It
Don Meyer, Product Marketing Director

Unmasking Shadows: Illuminating the Dark Realm of Insider Threats and Identity-Based Attacks.
Joshua Costa, Director Product Marketing | Unit 42 & Cortex

Key considerations to help reduce cloud-native application risk
Jason Williams, Sr Product Marketing Manager

02:00 - 04:00

Breakout session: Zero Trust and Network Security

02:00 - 04:00

Breakout session: Threat Intel & Security Operations

02:00 - 04:00

Breakout session: Cloud Security

04:00 - 06:00

Sponsor session

06:00 - 07:15

Networking Reception

Agenda

9:30 - 10:00

Registration and Coffee

10:00 - 10:15

Welcome and Opening Remarks

10:15 - 11:00

Top Tips for Ransomware Resilience

John Harrison, Director, Security Evangelist, NetSec and Unit 42 at Palo Alto Networks

Join John Harrison as he dives deep into the underworld of Ransomware, sharing insights from industry experts, threat researchers, and real-life victims.

Over 45 action-packed minutes, John will dissect:

The tactics deployed by attackers, and how AI is accelerating the frequency and severity of attacks
The Impact Ransomware has on organizations
Common mistakes made by organizations that make them vulnerable to ransomware attacks
The industries most susceptible to ransomware attacks, and what they can do about it.

You'll leave with 10 actionable tips you can implement right away to stay ahead of attackers.

11:00 - 11:30

Security. It's a Journey

Steingrímur Óskarsson, Chief Information Security Officer, Sensa

How to build a robust security foundation and strategically mature your defenses against evolving threats.

11:30 - 12:20

Lunch

12:20 - 12:50

Endpoint Security in Action: Real-World Lessons and Why It Matters

Guðrún Valdís, Director of Security Management, Syndis

In today’s digital landscape, endpoints are one of the primary entry points for cyber attacks. Guðrún will explore the importance of robust endpoint security in protecting organizations from the increasing number of targeted attacks, including ransomware. Through real-life examples, she’ll dive into how endpoint security is essential for detecting, mitigating, and preventing attacks at their earliest stages, and why it’s important.

12:50 - 13:20

A Brief Introduction to XSIAM: AI-Driven Platforms for Real-Time Cloud Security and SOC Transformation

Kristian Samstad, Domain Consultant Cortex, Palo Alto Networks

13:20 - 13:35

Break

13:35 - 14:05

Exposure Management and Email Security

Kristian Samstad, Domain Consultant Cortex, Palo Alto Networks

How to cut the vulnerability noise, and stop email-based attacks using LLM-based analytics.

14:05 - 14:35

Securing the Heart of Iceland's Financial System with Palo Alto Networks

Egill Mar Olafsson, CyberSecurity Team Lead, Reiknistofa bankanna

Egill from RB will share a 30-minute customer story about how they use Palo Alto Networks to build a solid platformization strategy. Together, we partner to secure the heart of Iceland's financial system

14:35 - 14:45

Break

14:45 - 15:15

Secure Work on all of Devices, Managed or Not

Alexander Hatlen, Domain Consultant, Palo Alto Networks

A live demo of the next generation secure Enterprise Browser.

15:15 - 15:45

Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)

John Harrison, Director, Security Evangelist, NetSec and Unit 42 at Palo Alto Networks

This session will delve into the impact of quantum computing on current cryptographic systems and the looming threat of "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" attacks. John Harrison will discuss the challenges of migrating to quantum-safe security, outlining critical steps for organizations to achieve quantum-readiness, including a thorough crypto-inventory and risk assessment. The presentation will also highlight Palo Alto Networks' quantum security solutions designed to provide end-to-end protection against these evolving threats.

15:45 - 16:00

Closing Remarks

Espen Hansen, District Sales Manager, Norway & Iceland, Palo Alto Networks

16:00 - 18:00

Networking Reception

Join us for a delicious light dinner and networking with peers.

Speakers

John Harrison

Director, Security Evangelist, NetSec and Unit 42

Palo Alto Networks

Kristian Samstad

Domain Consultant Cortex

Palo Alto Networks

Alexander Hatlen

Domain Consultant

Palo Alto Networks

Guðrún Valdís

Director of Security Management

Syndis

Egill Mar Olafsson

CyberSecurity Team Lead

Reiknistofa bankanna

Steingrímur Óskarsson

Chief Information Security Officer

Sensa

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We look forward to your attendance at Beyond Today's Threats: Quantum Security & Ransomware Resilience on Thursday 16 October 2025 at Nauthóll, Reykjavík.

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