In this keynote conversation, Ashley Rose and Edna Conway explore why traditional human risk management approaches are falling short and how emerging technologies, including AI, are shaping the future of proactive defense.
Together, they examine what it takes to evolve from compliance-driven programs to dynamic, intelligence-led strategies that anticipate risk before it occurs. Drawing on perspectives from both the boardroom and the front lines of innovation, Ashley and Edna will challenge the status quo and set the stage for a new era of adaptive defense.
Ashley Rose is the Founder & CEO of Living Security, named the #1 Human Risk Management solution in the Forrester Wave™ (Q3 2024). She is driving a shift in how enterprises approach cybersecurity—placing people, not just technology, at the center of defense strategy. Under her leadership, Living Security has raised $25M+ and grown into a category leader serving Fortune 500 clients. A recognized voice in the industry, Ashley has been featured in Forbes, Dark Reading, Security Magazine, and CyberWire, where she shares insights on emerging threats and the future of human-centric security.
Edna Conway is a globally recognized cybersecurity and risk executive who has led security innovation at some of the world’s largest technology companies. As former Chief Security & Risk Officer for Microsoft Cloud Infrastructure and Cisco’s Global Value Chain, she built and scaled programs that safeguarded trillions in operations across five continents.
Now CEO of EMC Advisors, Edna advises global enterprises and governments on technology resilience, supply chain security, and human risk. She serves on multiple corporate and academic boards and has been honored among Fortune’s Most Powerful Women and the ISSA Hall of Fame.