• From Security Expert to Strategic Enabler – Why shifting your mindset is critical for career growth.
• The Leadership Traits That Drive Impact – What top security leaders do differently—and how to develop these skills at any career stage.
• Executive Engagement Strategies – How to present security priorities in ways that secure buy-in and funding.
• Building Influence Beyond Security – How to demonstrate value to cross-functional peers and gain stronger cooperation.
• Soft Skills That Matter – The most important communication and leadership skills—and how to develop them.
• Making an Impression on Executives – What works, what doesn’t, and what gets remembered in senior leadership discussions.

This insightful, real-world discussion will help you refine your leadership approach, increase your influence, and take pride in the critical role security plays in both business success and national security.

• Choosing the Right Metrics – Which security performance indicators actually matter, even if you’re just starting out?
• Beyond Compliance Numbers – How to measure the real impact of security initiatives with limited resources.
• Turning Data into Action – How to present security metrics in a way that resonates with leadership and stakeholders.
• Driving Continuous Improvement – How to interpret trends, identify weaknesses, and refine security programs over time.

If you’re looking to build confidence in your security metrics, communicate program effectiveness, and secure leadership buy-in, this session will give you the practical strategies to start measuring and improving your security program—immediately.

• Building a High-Impact Awareness Program – Practical engagement strategies that actually change security behaviors.
• Automation & Pre-Built Resources – How to reduce manual workload while keeping training effective.
• Common Pitfalls to Avoid – Why many SETA programs fail to engage employees—and how to fix it.
• Proving Impact with Metrics – How to measure success, demonstrate effectiveness to leadership, and secure ongoing support.

Security professionals don’t just need another compliance-driven training program—they need a sustainable, effective approach that reinforces security behaviors without overloading security teams. This session provides exactly that.

• Lessons from the Field – Real-world insights from security professionals who have aligned compliance with business operations.
• Interpreting NISPOM’s Intent – How to apply compliance principles practically while maintaining audit readiness.
• Navigating Gray Areas – Strategies for handling ambiguous requirements, conflicting priorities, and operational challenges.
• Building Internal Buy-In – How to foster cooperation so compliance is a shared responsibility, not just a security burden.
• Streamlining Compliance Processes – Techniques to reduce friction while ensuring regulatory adherence.

This session is about understanding compliance in context—how to meet regulatory requirements while keeping security programs practical, effective, and aligned with business realities. Walk away with strategies to turn compliance from a challenge into a long-term operational strength.

• Lessons from the Field – Real-world insights from security professionals on engaging SMOs and cross-functional teams.
• Managing Up for Impact – How to work with an SMO who is passive or disengaged—and apply the same principles to other functions.
• Tailoring Security Messaging – Making security relevant and actionable for leadership and cross-functional colleagues.
• Documenting Engagement for DCSA – Creative ways to show consistent interaction and compliance readiness.
• Optimizing Leadership Briefings – The right cadence, topics, and strategies to keep leadership informed and prepared for audits.

This session delivers practical, experience-driven strategies that you can implement immediately to build SMO relationships, strengthen cross-functional engagement, and position security as a business priority.

• Breaking Through Skepticism – How to communicate espionage risks in a way that connects with employees and leadership.
• Messaging Pitfalls to Avoid – Common mistakes security professionals make—and how to fix them.
• Adapting to Your Audience – Tailoring your message for executives, frontline staff, and key stakeholders.
• The Power of Storytelling – Why real-world case studies are your most effective engagement tool.
• Building Allies, Not Just Awareness – Strategies to foster trust and create security advocates across your organization.
• Sustaining Long-Term Engagement – Balancing urgency without creating fear, fatigue, or resistance.

This session is designed to equip you with practical, field-tested strategies to make espionage risks feel real, drive engagement, and build a culture where employees actively support security’s mission.

• Catalyzing a Security Culture Shift – Practical ways to inspire engagement, even if you’re the only security professional in your organization.
• The Ripple Effect – How an energized security approach influences teams, leadership, and company-wide awareness.
• Bridging Security & Business Priorities – Turning compliance-driven mandates into collaborative security initiatives.
• Leadership Buy-In Strategies – Positioning security as a business advantage that executives champion and employees value.
• Sustaining Long-Term Culture Change – Actionable techniques to keep security awareness strong beyond initial rollouts.

This session delivers clear, real-world strategies to build a security culture that employees rally behind—without needing a massive budget or dedicated security team. Walk away with a plan to engage leadership, inspire employees, and make security a natural part of how your business operates.