Keynote -Securing the Future: Navigating AI’s Opportunities and Risks

Spring 2025

Join Pfizer CISO James Beeson and Cigna’s Sr. Director of Cloud Security Peter Campbell for a fireside chat exploring the intersection of AI and cybersecurity. Discover how enterprises can responsibly use Generative and Agentic AI to boost productivity, creativity, and decision-making while managing cyber risks. Learn practical strategies for navigating ethical considerations, regulatory compliance, and evolving cybersecurity practices, equipping your teams to securely harness AI’s transformative potential.

Speakers:

James Beeson was most recently the Global Chief Information Security Officer at Pfizer. Prior to Pfizer, James was the Global Chief Information Security Officer at The Cigna Group where he retired at the end of 2023 after 7 years. He was responsible for all aspects of cyber security and digital information protection. James also had a 20-year career working for GE Capital as a Chief Information Security Officer and a Chief Technology Officer.

He has an MBA in Finance from Southern Methodist University – Cox School of Business and a BBA in Business from Amberton University.

Peter Campbell is Platform Security Engineer and Information Protection Senior Director at Evernorth Health Services. As Co-Chair of the ONUG Agentic AI Working Group, he leads efforts to define standards for securing autonomous AI agents and reducing Agentic AI risk.
With a technical foundation forged in the U.S. Navy, Peter brings a unique investigative lens to cloud security. His current research and consulting focus on Ransomware Resilience and DFIR, specifically leveraging AI to accelerate the forensic lifecycle in digital investigations. A holder of numerous advanced certifications (including CISSP and GCFA), he is committed to architecting resilient ecosystems that can withstand the next generation of extortion and automated threats.

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