How is AI reshaping the future of cybersecurity — and what can we learn from one of the pioneers leading the charge? Join Akamai CEO and co-founder Tom Leighton in a candid conversation with WWT's Traci Byrne as they explore how Akamai has evolved from content delivery trailblazer to a key player in global cybersecurity. This discussion will unpack the growing importance of API security, the role of AI in strengthening digital defenses and what it takes to stay resilient amid increasingly complex threats and geopolitical pressures. Whether you're navigating enterprise security challenges or simply curious about where the industry is headed, this session offers thoughtful perspectives and timely insights you can apply in your own work.

Essential cyber strategies like Zero Trust are only possible if security teams are aware of the entire attack surface. For that reason, comprehensive visibility of all your networks is crucial to defending in today's complex threat landscape. In this episode of Meet the Chief, we talk with Forescout CEO Barry Mainz about how you can create that comprehensive visibility within your organization and how you can better stay on top of risk and remediate exposure.

Are we on the verge of a major transformation in networking? In this episode of Meet the Chief, Juniper Chief AI Officer Bob Friday, a trailblazer in the world of AI in networking, discusses the future of AI integration into enterprise systems. From the shift of AI from a research topic to a tangible tool for enterprises, to how automation is revolutionizing network management, this event will explore key industry insights you won't want to miss.

Cyber resilience has become an executive- and board-level imperative for organizations of all kinds. But how can leaders ensure their businesses can withstand and recover from the inevitable cyber attack? In this episode of Meet the Chief, Commvault CEO Sanjay Mirchandani details his unique perspective on the evolving nature of cyber resilience, the shift from pure defense to a focus on data protection and rapid recovery, and the need for a unified platform to safeguard all workloads. Sanjay also explores the responsible use of AI in enhancing recovery capabilities and operational excellence, and shares insights related to building a culture of trust and transparency.

As cloud costs rise and enterprises seek more efficiency, many organizations are looking to optimize existing IT environments, ensuring they are cost-effective, secure and scalable. In this episode of Meet the Chief, Gigamon Chief Revenue Officer John Giacomini talks about leadership under pressure, maximizing value from existing environments and Gigamon's role in the future of enterprise IT.

Roughly 95 percent of cyber incidents can be traced back to human error – a clear signal that a mature cyber strategy requires so much more than tooling. In this episode of Meet the Chief, we talk with Proofpoint CEO Sumit Dhawan about why Proofpoint is taking a more human-centric approach to cyber and how AI is changing the equation – from both the defender and attacker perspective.

Zero trust has taken the cybersecurity industry by storm, creating hype, misunderstanding and confusion. What does zero trust actually mean? And how can you adopt it? Who better to answer those questions than the creator of zero trust, John Kindervag, who joined our latest episode of Meet the Chief to talk about the story behind developing this seminal security strategy over a decade ago and how it has evolved to address modern threats. John also discusses the importance of segmentation in establishing a zero trust foundation and provides valuable insights for security leaders looking to strengthen their zero trust posture and stay ahead of constantly changing adversaries.

From data security models to AI-driven threat detection, Graphiant is at the forefront of modern network solutions. In this episode of Meet the Chief, we talk with Graphiant CEO Khalid Raza – widely recognized as the 'father' of SD-WAN – about the pivotal roles of AI and data exchanges and how these are set to revolutionize network management and performance. Khalid also discusses the need to secure critical infrastructure.