Reflections on Attending My First Cybersecurity Summit — CIS Summit 2026:
Attending the CIS Summit 2026 was a milestone for me. It was m...
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Security looks like a battle of AI vs. AI. 🛡️ I have to keep my eyes open so I don’t run into problems. Thank you for pointing it out! Attending a conference looks interesting, but I’m too scared to join.
Thank you! AI is reshaping our daily life in all industries today. Don't worry! I know the feeling buddy:). I met a lot of people who were very sweet and nice.
I will try to attend some conferences if I have the chance. 😊
Interesting post!
Do you believe that progress in AI techology could lead to fully secure software in the future ?
Thank you, Julien! Yes, I do but we need to stay cautious. A lot of companies are moving too quickly, and the guardrails just aren’t keeping up. I spoke with several cybersecurity analysts at the conference who mentioned that some Canadian financial institutions are rolling out AI systems or updating firewalls without fully understanding the risks. If those changes introduce vulnerabilities, a single breach could cost billions if it isn’t contained immediately.
The good news is that our federal government finally seems to be catching up. Canada has been overdue for a modernization of its cybersecurity policies — easily two decades behind — but we’re finally seeing real movement now.
That is great to know that the federal government is investing more in this.
yes! it is :). It is about time!
Ah it's the Canadian federal government - I thought for a moment that the Orange Man in the White House was going to do something responsible for a change, and was hugely surprised ;-) ;-) ;-)
Apart from AI there's also the future threat (potential, but pretty "real") of quantum computing, which could computationally defeat many of the currently "uncrackable" algorithms ...
Really enjoyed reading this. The part about AI becoming both a defense tool and an attack surface is something many people still underestimate. Conferences like this are a good reminder that cybersecurity is changing fast, and continuous learning is now part of the job.
Thank you! Yes, it is.
Great insights, Benjamin! The AI dual-threat is definitely the hot topic, but I see it from a slightly different angle.
We often talk about 'AI threats' as if the technology itself is the antagonist. In reality, the threat still comes from humans—those who have moved to the 'dark side' 😉 and learned to weaponize prompts.
I believe the future of cybersecurity isn't just about better algorithms, but about forming a single organism between tech experts and law enforcement. The police have the authority to punish, but they often lack the tools and expertise that we have in cybersec. We need to develop AI that can recognize a 'criminal prompt' as easily as a bug in code.
Technology is the tool, but justice must remain human-led. Thanks for keeping this conversation going!
That’s absolutely true. I agree completely with you. We need stronger, modernized policies that empower law enforcement to track, investigate, and stop cyber‑criminals. Many countries, including my own, are still lagging behind when it comes to regulations that prevent security breaches and protect citizens from malicious attacks.