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The future of Frontier AI
network security
Americas: Aug 19 | 10:00 AM PDT
Europe, Middle-East & Africa: Aug 20 | 10:00 AM CEST
Asia-Pacific: Aug 20 | 11:30 AM SGT
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Reduce exposure before attacks begin
Frontier AI has collapsed the exposure window to mere minutes. Overnight, the definition of network security has changed. Adversaries now leverage the latest AI models to discover vulnerabilities at scale and launch evasive, custom exploits at machine speed. When an autonomous attack can bypass legacy architecture before defenses can react, traditional dashboard-driven security is a losing battle.
To protect your business, network defense must move upstream into the attack lifecycle. At InterSECt 2026, Palo Alto Networks will reveal PAN-OS® 12.2 Ceres. Join industry leaders for an immersive, 60-minute virtual experience to explore how you can eliminate exposure before an attack is launched. Discover the architecture, tools and blueprint to neutralize autonomous threats before they touch your perimeter.
Agenda
Wednesday, August 19
Session 1
Fireside Chat: Frontier AI and the Changing Network Security Landscape
Anand Oswal, Varinder Singh, Will Townsend
Anand Oswal, Varinder Singh, Will Townsend
Session 2
Harness Frontier AI for Prevention with Advanced Virtual Patching
Rajesh Gwalani
Rajesh Gwalani
Session 3
Block Attacker Infrastructure with Advanced IP Defense
Srinivas Avasarala
Srinivas Avasarala
Session 4
Scale Beyond Human Limits with Network Security Agents
Dinesh Ranjit
Dinesh Ranjit
Session 5
Secure Trust for the Post-Quantum Era with Cryptographic Agility
Richu Channakeshava
Richu Channakeshava
Session 6
Next-Generation Firewall Innovations for the AI Era
Rich Campagna
Rich Campagna
EVENT SPEAKERS
Hear from leaders defining the next frontier of network security.
Anand Oswal
EVP Product
Palo Alto Networks
Varinder Singh
Chief Information Officer
NXP
Will Townsend
Chief Analyst
LoneStar Advisory & Research
Rich Campagna
SVP Product Management
Palo Alto Networks
Richu Channakeshava
Principal Product Manager
Palo Alto Networks
Rajesh Gwalani
Sr. Director
Product Management
Palo Alto Networks
Srinivas Avasarala
VP Product Management
Palo Alto Networks
Dinesh Ranjit
Sr. Director
Product Management
Palo Alto Networks
RESETING NETWORK SECURITY
Faqs
As Palo Alto Networks premier network security conference, InterSECt unites industry leaders, tech visionaries and cybersecurity professionals to define the future of network security. Event topics range from navigating the network security landscape with an AI-powered platform, securing the browser, protecting the cloud and safely securing AI.
InterSECt 2026 brings together the decision-makers, practitioners and compliance leaders shaping the future of network IT security, networking and data security. The event delivers cutting-edge insights and practical recommendations to help organizations accelerate network security, operations and business outcomes.
Yes. We’ve partnered with ISC2 to offer participants CPE credits. Please indicate that you want to earn CPE credits when registering and include your ISC2 ID. The credits will be attributed after the event has ended and attendance has been recorded.
We’ll broadcast InterSECt 2026 in three regions/time zones on Aug 19 and 20.
AMERICAS: Aug 19 | 10:00 AM PDT
EUROPE, MIDDLE-EAST & AFRICA: Aug 20 | 10:00 AM CEST
ASIA-PACIFIC: Aug 20 | 11:30 AM SGT
AMERICAS: Aug 19 | 10:00 AM PDT
EUROPE, MIDDLE-EAST & AFRICA: Aug 20 | 10:00 AM CEST
ASIA-PACIFIC: Aug 20 | 11:30 AM SGT
InterSECt 2026 is a virtual event.