August 14, 2025

Cybersecurity Essentials Series: Part 2–Defending Against AI-Powered Cyber Threats


Virtual, Instructor-Led

Event Summary

This webinar will cover the growing threat of AI-driven cyberattacks, how attackers leverage AI tools, and how organizations can defend themselves using AI-based security solutions. The focus will be on detection, prevention, and response strategies involving AI and machine learning.

Attendees will receive 1.5 Professional Development Hours (PDH) upon completion.

Learning Objectives

  • Educate participants on the growing landscape of AI-powered cyber threats
  • Demonstrate real-world attack scenarios using AI
  • Provide actionable strategies to defend against AI-driven adversaries
  • Encourage a security-first culture leveraging human + machine synergy

Key Takeaways that Matter

  1. Discover How Hackers Are Using AI Against You
    Learn how cybercriminals are leveraging AI for deepfakes, adaptive malware, and next-gen phishing—and what that means for your business.
  2. AI Threats Are Smarter—You Need to Be Smarter Too
    We’ll break down how AI-powered attacks bypass traditional security tools and what technologies can outsmart them.
  3. Social Engineering Just Got a Major Upgrade
    From voice cloning to fake videos, understand how attackers weaponize trust—and how to train your team to spot it fast.
  4. Why Behavior-Based Security Is the New Standard
    Static defenses won’t cut it anymore. Learn how to detect suspicious behavior before it turns into a breach.
  5. Human Awareness Is Still Your Strongest Firewall
    We’ll share proven training tactics that prepare your workforce to defend against AI-generated deception.
  6. Zero Trust: The Must-Have Framework for 2025 and Beyond
    Get practical steps to implement identity-first security that’s resilient against AI-led intrusions.
  7. How to Use AI to Fight AI
    We’ll show you how to deploy machine learning to your advantage—from real-time detection to automated response.
  8. Make Your Cybersecurity Team AI-Augmented
    Discover the tools and strategies elite security teams use to integrate AI and stay ahead of evolving threats.

Who Should Attend

Cybersecurity professionals, IT teams, business leaders, risk managers, and tech-savvy executives seeking to understand and counteract AI-driven threats

Meet Your Instructor

Akolly Dogbe

Founder and CEO, IAD Security Solutions


Mr. Akolly Dogbe is a seasoned cyber security analyst with extensive experience in safeguarding critical infrastructure. Holding a bachelor’s degree in information systems security and a master’s degree in cyber operations, Akolly has earned high-end certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GPEN, Pentest+ and CEH. With a proven track record working with the Department of Defense (DoD), Akolly has deep expertise in implementing and managing security frameworks like ISO/IEC 27001 and 27002, NIST 800, and COBIT.

As the founder and CEO of IAD Security Solutions, Akolly leads a team of dedicated professionals in delivering comprehensive security solutions and training to diverse clients. Under Akolly’s leadership, the company has successfully ensured compliance with regulations such as GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOX, and HIPAA. Akolly is adept at using RSA Archer and other GRC tools to enhance organizational security postures.

Akolly has demonstrated exceptional leadership in various high-stakes environments, including overseeing large-scale security projects for critical infrastructure and guiding organizations through complex security challenges. Akolly is known for fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring that their team stays ahead of evolving cyber threats.

Currently, Akolly is providing security awareness training and penetration testing services to stakeholders at several companies, utilizing innovative methods such as cyber security escape rooms to engage and educate participants. Akolly’s commitment to staying ahead of evolving cyber threats makes him a trusted advisor in the field of cyber security.

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When

From 08-14-2025 1:00 pm CST until 08-14-2025 2:30 pm CST


Where

Virtual


Registration Information
All-Access PassFREE
Members$295
Non-Memebers$495

3% fee applied if paying by a credit card. This event follows SGA Cancellation Policy "C".

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