ISC West 2026: Keynote Series and Education Tracks
ISC West 2026 will take place from March 23 to March 27 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. The event announces a robust SIA Education@ISC Program aimed to educate the industry on what’s new and next.
With a three-day keynote series and sessions featuring top cybersecurity experts and stakeholders from organizations across the private and public sector, 2026 sessions will provide attendees with invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the field of security.
ISC West Keynote Series
Keynote presentations feature visionary leaders who will explore how digital trust, human psychology and AI innovation are redefining the security landscape. Sessions include:
Day 1 Keynote, The Battlefield Beyond the Fence: What National Security Teaches Us About Vulnerabilities, Trust and Protection
On March 25 Haywood Talcove (Chief Executive Officer for Government, LexisNexis Risk Solutions) and Paul Eckloff (Senior Director of Public Affairs, LexisNexis Special Services, LexisNexis Risk Government) examine how national security principles apply to today’s fraud and identity threats. Their session highlights the importance of public-private partnerships, continuous risk assessment and preventive technologies to detect and stop threats before financial or physical damage is done.
Day 2 Keynote, Securing the Full Spectrum: AI-Driven Resilience in a Converged Security Era
Thursday, March 26, Keith White, Chief Safety and Security Officer at Salesforce, discusses how AI and automation are integrating physical protection and cybersecurity. In today’s interconnected risk environment, he presents a vision of a unified, human-led security ecosystem.
Day 3 Keynote, The Human Nature of Cyber Security
On March 27 Dr. Jessica Barker (MBE, Cyber Security Expert, Author, Speaker) explores how human biases make individuals vulnerable to online manipulation. By applying insights from psychology, sociology and neuroscience, she explains how cybercriminals operate and shows how understanding human behavior is key to strengthening cybersecurity defenses.
New Education Tracks for 2026
ISC West 2026 introduces four specialized education tracks to help attendees understand and secure identities as security and safety ecosystems continuously evolve. New tracks include:
- Digital Trust and Identity, explores the evolution of identity technologies, from Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credentials to biometric authentication and mobile credentials, this track highlights interoperability and multi-manufacturer ecosystems.
- Data Center Security, examines the unique challenges, specialized design, system integration and risk considerations required to protect this rapidly expanding segment of critical infrastructure.
- Perimeter Security, looks beyond the built environment to assess layered defense systems and strategies designed to safeguard both physical and digital assets.
- Converged Security, addresses the convergence of physical and cybersecurity domains by integrating Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled devices and cloud platforms to deliver unified protection across operational environments.
Returning Cornerstone Experiences
The 2026 program welcomes back several cornerstone experiences, including:
- Security Operations Centers (SOC) Track: practical insights into modern SOC strategies and operations;
- RSA@ISC IT for Security Professionals: series bridging IT and security for professionals tackling converged threats;
- SIA Security Megatrends: expert briefings on the forces shaping the industry’s future;
- Active Shooter Workshop: essential, actionable preparedness and response strategies;
- Tech Talks: fast-paced perspectives on cutting-edge security tech.
