Welcome to DefendNEXT, a virtual security thought leadership event series targeted at business and technical decision-makers in the security industry.

Welcome to DefendNEXT, a Virtual Security Thought Leadership Event Series

Targeted at business and technical decision-makers in the security industry, the focus of DefendNEXT is to provide thought-provoking presentations and panels on a wide range of cybersecurity topics including broad concepts and emerging challenges.

Link to Register	Date/Time	Episode Name
On-Demand	Thursday, March 16 10:00 a.m. (PDT)/1:00 p.m. (EDT)	Episode 1: Navigating Top Cyber Risks and Regulatory Requirements
On-Demand	Thursday, March 30 10:00 a.m. (PDT)/1:00 p.m. (EDT)	Episode 2: Incident Response Management 101: Navigating the Chaos
On-Demand	Wednesday, April 5 10:00 a.m. (PDT)/1:00 p.m. (EDT)	Episode 3: The Future is XDR: How to Conquer the SOC Transformation
On-Demand	Wednesday, April 12 10:00 a.m. (PDT)/1:00 p.m. (EDT)	Episode 4: The Cybersecurity Skill Shortage: Advice From Industry Experts
On-Demand	Tuesday, April 18 10:00 a.m. (PDT)/1:00 p.m. (EDT)	Episode 5: Make Every Dollar Count: Maximizing Value of Security Investments
On-Demand	Thursday, May 4 10:00 a.m. (PDT)/1:00 p.m. (EDT)	Episode 6: Navigating the Storm: A Cloud Security Roadmap
On-Demand	Thursday, May 18 10:00 a.m. (PDT)/1:00 p.m. (EDT)	Episode 7: ChatGPT for Security Leaders
On-Demand	Thursday, June 22 10:00 a.m. (PDT)/1:00 p.m. (EDT)	Episode 8: Embracing Transparency: Securing Software Supply Chains
On-Demand	Wednesday, June 28 10:00 a.m. (PDT)/1:00 p.m. (EDT)	Episode 9: Defending Against the Mobile Threat Landscape
On-Demand	Thursday, July 13 10:00 a.m. (PDT)/1:00 p.m. (EDT)	Episode 10: Bridging the Gap: Unifying Security Leaders and the Board
On-Demand	Thursday, September 14 10:00 a.m. (PDT)/1:00 p.m. (EDT)	Episode 11: The New Normal: Cyber Risk Management Strategies for Security Leaders
On-Demand	Thursday, November 9 10:00 a.m. (PDT)/1:00 p.m. (EDT)	Episode 12: Safeguarding Schools: Navigating Cybersecurity in Education

Your Hosts:

		Milad Aslaner is a highly experienced cybersecurity expert who has advised global organizations on modernizing their security strategies. He has made significant contributions to the industry as a speaker and author of books on cybersecurity topics. Milad Aslaner is currently the Senior Director, Global Field CISO at SentinelOne, where he leads the Office of the Field CISO organization. In this role, he is responsible to position SentinelOne as a trusted cybersecurity company in large enterprise and government space.

		Prateek Bhajanka is a seasoned cybersecurity thought leader and a trusted advisor. He has helped organizations modernize their cybersecurity programs across the globe. He is also a former Gartner Analyst and MQ author with expertise in Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security, Digital Forensics, and Incident Response (DFIR), Extended Detection & Response (XDR), and SecOps. He has been a speaker in various security forums across the globe. Currently, he serves as APJ Field CISO at SentinelOne and is responsible for enabling Security leaders to increase their cyber resilience.

		Mani Keerthi Nagothu is a Cybersecurity expert with global work experience across different industries. Her expertise is in Cybersecurity strategy, Incident Response, Risk Management and Security Awareness. She has been a speaker at various conferences and is passionate about sharing knowledge with others.

		António Vasconcelos is a seasoned expert, with more than 20 years of experience, across technology and cybersecurity. Throughout his career and numerous roles, António has helped a vast amount of organizations across many industries, to modernize and secure their businesses through technology and cyber. António is currently working as a Field CISO at SentinelOne, responsible for instilling the Voice of the Market across the entire organization and for positioning SentinelOne as a trusted cybersecurity company.

		Chris Boehm is a dynamic cybersecurity leader with extensive experience in driving strategy and enabling some of the world's largest organizations to stay ahead of emerging threats. Currently serving as Field CISO at SentinelOne, Chris leverages his expertise to develop cutting-edge security solutions that protect businesses against cyberattacks. Prior to joining SentinelOne, Chris spent 5 years as Senior Product Manager at Microsoft in the Azure Security engineering division, where he focused on delivering strategic customer enablement and driving product strategy. During this time, he worked closely with the Microsoft Cyber Defense Operations Center (CDOC) and Microsoft Threat Intelligence team (MSTIC) to conduct research and create more intuitive investigation experiences for Security Operations Centers.With his extensive knowledge of cybersecurity trends and emerging technologies, Chris is committed to helping organizations stay secure in today's ever-evolving digital landscape.