September 11, 2025

Cybersecurity Essentials Series: Part 3–Zero Trust Security Implementation


Virtual, Instructor-Led

Event Summary

This webinar will dive into the Zero Trust security model, emphasizing its principles, benefits, and how organizations can implement Zero Trust to secure their networks, data, and identities. Participants will learn about the challenges of traditional perimeter security and how Zero Trust helps to mitigate modern cyber risks.

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

Learning Objectives

  • Introduction to AI in Cybersecurity
  • AI in Cyberattacks
  • Defending with AI: Key Technologies
  • AI for Real-Time Threat Detection and Response
  • Challenges in Defending Against AI-Powered Attacks
  • Future of AI in Cybersecurity
  • Q&A and Interactive Discussion

Key Takeaways that Matter

  1. Say Goodbye to “Trust but Verify” — Forever
    Learn why traditional perimeter security is obsolete and how Zero Trust addresses to-day’s threat landscape.
  2. Get a Step-by-Step Roadmap to Implementation
    We’ll break down the exact phases you need to follow to roll out Zero Trust—without disrupting your operations.
  3. Understand the Core Pillars of Zero Trust
    From identity and access management to micro-segmentation, we’ll explain how each component works together to secure your environment.
  4. Real-World Use Cases, Not Just Theory
    See how enterprises like yours are using Zero Trust to protect their most sensitive as-sets and users.
  5. Learn to Secure What Really Matters
    Prioritize the “crown jewels” of your business—data, users, apps—and keep them safe from both internal and external threats.
  6. Avoid the Most Common Pitfalls
    Don’t waste time on the wrong tools or strategies. We’ll help you sidestep the traps most organizations fall into during rollout.
  7. Make Zero Trust Work with What You Already Have
    You don’t have to rip and replace. We’ll show you how to integrate Zero Trust into your current tech stack.
  8. Build a Scalable, Future-Proof Security Model
    Protect your hybrid workforce, cloud workloads, and critical infrastructure with a framework built for the future.

Who Should Attend

CISOs, IT managers, cybersecurity professionals, compliance teams, and decision-makers seeking to modernize their security posture.

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 09-11-2025 1:00 pm CST until 09-11-2025 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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