Cloud Security Alliance - Houston Chapter Meeting

Please join us for the next Houston Cloud Security Alliance Meeting on Thursday, April 16 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM CDT for an afternoon of timely cybersecurity insights and practical discussion around some of the most important issues shaping the industry today.
This session will feature three presentations designed to help security leaders, architects, and practitioners better understand evolving threats and the growing impact of AI across the enterprise.

AGENDA:

• 1. Uncovering Hidden Bot Threats in Residential Proxies
  Residential and mobile IP proxy networks are becoming a preferred tactic for sophisticated bot operators looking to evade traditional web application defenses. By masking malicious traffic as legitimate user activity, these networks make detection far more difficult and reduce the effectiveness of IP reputation and rate-limiting controls.
  In this keynote, Vasanth Balakrishnan, Senior Partner Solutions Engineer at Cloudflare, will break down how residential proxy networks operate, why they are so difficult to identify, and what security teams need to consider as they work to strengthen bot mitigation without disrupting the user experience or increasing false positives.

2. RSA Conference Recap: The Impact of AI on the Industry
RSAC concluded on March 26, and this session will highlight the most important AI themes that emerged from the conference. We will cover how generative and agentic AI are changing enterprise security priorities, where vendors and analysts are focusing their attention, and what these developments mean for your organization right now.

3. Agentic AI Presentation: A Primer
This presentation offers an introductory review of Agentic AI, including current models, recent developments, and insights drawn from the TAISE Exam. It is built to help organizations educate internal teams, frame the risk conversation clearly, and create a stronger foundation for responsible AI adoption.
This presentation is designed to take to your organization to best explain agentic terms, risks, and recommendations.