WED NOV 12 VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE
Executive Roundtable

Transitioning to Preemptive Cybersecurity

As AI becomes weaponized against a rapidly expanding attack surface, traditional detect-and-respond security tools leave enterprises woefully at risk. Enterprises must adopt preemptive cybersecurity measures to thwart evolving AI threats or plan for ruinous business losses.

Moderated by Tim Crothers, Former SVP Global Cyber Defense, UnitedHealth & Former CISO, Mandiant

"By 2030, preemptive cybersecurity solutions will account for 50% of IT security spending, up from less than 5% in 2024, and replace traditional 'stand-alone' detection and response solutions as the preferred approach to defend against cyberthreats."

— Gartner Research: Build Preemptive Security to Avert Weaponized AI Risks, ID G00836733
Your Moderator
Tim Crothers

Tim Crothers

Advisor, Acalvio
Former SVP of Global Cyber Defense of UnitedHealth, and CISO of Mandiant

Tim Crothers serves as a board advisor to Acalvio and several other startups, and is hard at work on his next book. Prior roles include SVP, Global Cyber Defense for United Health Group, a Fortune 4 company, and CSO for Mandiant, where he defended both Mandiant and Google Cloud against some of the world's most sophisticated adversaries. With over 40 years in the technology sector and a security focus since 1994, Tim has broad expertise with a particular passion for cyber threat intelligence, reverse engineering, incident response, and breach investigation. In addition to his leadership and technical accomplishments, Tim is a prolific author and dynamic speaker. Tim has authored 17 books and presents frequently at some of the world's largest cybersecurity conferences.

• Former SVP, Global Cyber Defense at Fortune 4
• Ex-CSO, Mandiant
• 17 Books Authored

Discussion Points

Deep dive into transformative cloud strategies

Weaponized AI Threats

Understanding how AI is being weaponized against expanding attack surfaces and why traditional tools are insufficient

Proactive Defense Strategies

Moving from detect-and-respond to prevent-and-deter approaches that stop attacks before they achieve objectives

Implementation Roadmap

Practical steps for transitioning to preemptive cybersecurity and integrating with existing security infrastructure

ROI & Business Impact

Quantifying the value of preemptive security investments and avoiding ruinous business losses

Executive Roundtable Details

Date November 12, 2025
Time 1:00 PM (CT)
Format Virtual Executive Roundtable
Duration 60-minute interactive session
Audience C-Suite & Security Leaders
Focus Strategic & Actionable Insights

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